9 Easy Braid Hacks for When You Just Don't Have Time

By Jennifer Conrad, Redbook

With these savvy solutions from beauty bloggers, you can create braided and twisted updos that only look like they take hours and tons of skill to create.
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Super-Easy Braided Pony

Courtesy of Luxy Hair

More interesting than a ponytail, but faster than a braid, create this look with a couple flips.

Get the tutorial from Luxy Hair.

Coachella Braid

Courtesy of Instagram, Lacey Perspective

It may have been inspired by the famous music festival, but this boho style is easy to pull together for work.

Get the tutorial from Lacey Perspective.

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Mermaid Half Braid

Courtesy of Cute Girls Hairstyles

This cool effect only takes a few minutes—and a bit of coordination.

Get the tutorial from Cute Girls Hairstyles.

The Faux-Hawk Pony

Courtesy of Confessions of A Hairstylist

Dutch braid, pancake, ponytail—and done!

Get the tutorial from Confessions of a Hairstylist.

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Upside-Down French Braid

Natural hair works best for this quick updo that mimics a short haircut.

Get the tutorial from Phoenix Monroe.

Braid and Headband

Courtesy of Hair and Makeup by Steph

This romantic style looks like it takes forever, but an elastic headband does most of the work.

Get the tutorial from Hair and Makeup by Steph.

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The Soft Dutch Braid

Courtesy of Twist Me Pretty

Add extra texture to an around-the-crown style by braiding inside out.

Get the tutorial from Twist Me Pretty.

Hot-Crossed Bun And Braid

Courtesy of Instagram, Lacey Perspective

Elegant enough to wear out to those formal date nights and fast enough for those running-errand days.

Get the tutorial from Lacey Perspective.

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The Five-Minute Fishtail

Courtesy of Luxy Hair

Here's a faster take on the classic fishtail—the secret is using larger sections so you can get on with the rest of your day, pronto.

Get the tutorial from Luxy Hair.

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