If only we could all wake up like this à la Beyoncé, our lives would be so much simpler. Instead, we're more likely to arise with the limp, knotty mess of yesterday's leftover hairstyle. And who really has time to break out the heat tools every morning?
We consulted the pros to learn the easiest methods of transforming tangled strands into tousled perfection. Need further convincing? You can pull it off in 10 minutes or less. Here's how.
**Embrace your natural texture. **
Whether you have perfectly coiffed curls or strands that fall on the straight side, it's important to know your texture and work with it. For finer hair, celebrity stylist Jen Atkin suggests separating it into large sections and braiding them, then running a flat iron over each braid to seal in the wave. Or, if you have bigger waves or kinkier curls, take your fingers and run them through each strand to pull apart curls and rough up the texture. "The point of bedhead is that it doesn't have to be perfect," Atkin says.
Put down the hairbrush.
That's right—even if your hair is full of knots! Use a wide-tooth comb to gently work out any tangles, and leave the rest of your hair a little unruly. This way, you won't have to start from scratch to build a messy texture.
**Add water. But not too much! **
For carefree-looking, tousled locks, stylist James Pecis recommends running water over your fingers and pinching the sections of hair that look limpest—no need to douse your entire head in H2O. You can also use it on your roots to add a bit of volume without piling on product.
** You know what's next: dry shampoo.**
Not only does dry shampoo extend the length of time between washes, but it also doubles as a texturizing spray. Spritz a little here and there for instant fullness.
**Think of it as _un_styling your hair. **
Glossy waves be gone! "Rather than aiming for nicely defined curls, you want to manipulate hair and give it a rumpled texture," says Sally Hershberger stylist Matt Fugate. Add movement—but not definition—to different sections by curling random sections for no longer than three seconds each.
And there you have it: The I-didn't-do-anything-to-my-hair-and-it's-still-amazing look. Do you rock it? Any tips of your own? Share 'em in the comments!
