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1. Pin two twists together for an updated take on half up, half down.
Two minutes + two bobby pins.
2. Lift day-old roots with an easy waterfall braid.
If you can do a twist — or overlap two sections of hair — you can do a waterfall braid.
3. For the quickest curls, divide a ponytail into two sections first, then curl those in one go.
If your hair is thicker or coarser, try three or four sections.
(Also, we were skeptical of this one — but we tried it. And it works!)
Macey J. Foronda
Just be sure to set it with hairspray.
4. Braids or locs? Sweep them to the side, twist them, then secure.
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Be sure to use a thick hair-friendly elastic.
Tutorial & Video: The Side Crown
5. Or try a gorgeous wrap:
Taylor Miller
Six steps, but it just takes a minute or two to master.
6. Wraps are perfect for shorter, thicker hair too:
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If you can tie a knot, you can do this.
7. To cover up oily roots, braid your crown straight back.
Keep it against your head by crossing the braided pieces *under* each other, instead of over. More here.
8. Natural hair? Here's an easy four-step option.
Sweep over, roll up. More ideas here.
9. Tease your bangs slightly, then push them back toward your crown.
#Pompadour2019. Find even more short hair styling ideas at Cosmopolitan.
10. You can also use that same base and add a quick bun.
Or a ponytail or braid.
11. For longer hair, use an elastic headband to twist and tuck.
Boost with some dry shampoo, if you need!
12. For thick, textured hair, pile it into a high pony.
You can tousle your bangs or the front pieces of hair to frame your face.
12. Accessorize with loc cuffs.
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Apply them to a few front braids, make two-strand twists, then pull the twists back and secure so that the front resembles a crown.
13. Sweep day-old bangs to the side with an easy twist + two tucked-away bobby pins:
Pin placement is key here, so that longer sections of hair can overlap shorter ones.
Tutorial & Video: Foldover Bang Twist
14. Gather your crown into a messy half top knot.
Perfectly undone.
15. Liven up a center part with two twists.
If you're growing out your bangs, find this and several other styles here.
16. And add loose waves for texture.
17. For overnight curls, divide hair into four sections, then twist into two buns.
Then sleep on it! You'll have loose curls in the morning without having to use any heat.
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