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1. Pin two twists together for an updated take on half up, half down.

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Two minutes + two bobby pins.

2. Lift day-old roots with an easy waterfall braid.

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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.

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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!)

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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:

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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.

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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.

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Sweep over, roll up. More ideas here.

9. Tease your bangs slightly, then push them back toward your crown.

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#Pompadour2019. Find even more short hair styling ideas at Cosmopolitan.

10. You can also use that same base and add a quick bun.

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Or a ponytail or braid.

11. For longer hair, use an elastic headband to twist and tuck.

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Boost with some dry shampoo, if you need!

12. For thick, textured hair, pile it into a high pony.

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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:

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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.

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Perfectly undone.

15. Liven up a center part with two twists.

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If you're growing out your bangs, find this and several other styles here.

16. And add loose waves for texture.

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17. For overnight curls, divide hair into four sections, then twist into two buns.

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Then sleep on it! You'll have loose curls in the morning without having to use any heat.

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