Don’t you envy that one woman in your office whose hair game is always on point? Gets you thinking how can she be a pro at this hairstyling stuff and how does she get the time, right? Showing up to work in a hip’ and happening hairdo is what everyone wants (love the oohs and wows that follow, duh), but it is not what everyone can manage. May be it’s the crunch of time or limited hairstyle inspirations or just the lack of skills. Well, we are going to fix that today. While your mornings are pretty much get up, get ready and get out to work, here are 6 chic hairstyles that will make you want to spare a few minutes from your morning routine to work a nice hairdo every day.
We’ve rounded up a bunch of cool and classy hairstyles that are perfect to rock at work and even to the team drinks and dinners post office. These hairstyles are trendy, gorgeous and will take only 5 minutes to do, we promise! Take a look and get ready to take screenshot of the 6 steal-worthy work hairstyles for women and breakdown of each look so you can effortlessly sport them on each day of the week. Read on...
- Bouffant ponytail
- Gorgeously chic bun
- Messy twist
- Fishtail Braid
- Sleek high ponytail
- Braided half up half down
Bouffant ponytail

Ponytails are a go-to hairstyle for work but they don’t always have to be boring. While you have mastered the art of a regular ponytail, here is how you can upgrade it and fetch some compliments. Add some 1960’s drama to your ponytail by raising your crown hair into a bouffant. This hairstyle is glamorous and understated and thus perfect for work. Here is how you get it:
Step 1: Brush your hair and spray a texturizing hair spray to add some texture and volume to your hair.
Step 2: Leave 2 inches of hair from the front for face framing flicks and brush rest of your hair back.
Step 3: Hold your hair from the crown and push it forward to create a bouffant. Secure with bobby pins.
Step 4: Pull your hair in a ponytail and secure with a hair tie. Wrap a strand from the ponytail around hair tie.
Step 5: Backcomb the ponytail to create a messy and voluminous look.
Gorgeously chic bun

A bun is a fuss-free, perfect hairstyle for women for any occasion-wedding, date night, you name it. Turns out it is an amazing hairstyle to wear for work too. It’s chic and classy and keeps your hair away from your face. All in all, it is a classic work hairdo that you can rock with ease and in under 5 minutes. All you have to do is get your hair supplies and follow these 5 easy steps.
Step 1: Straighten your hair for the straight and sleek look and apply some hair spray or serum to add shine.
Step 2: Create a centre parting and brush your hair neatly.
Step 3: Pull your hair in a low ponytail and secure it with a hair tie.
Step 4: Next, twist the ponytail and wrap it around the hair tie to make a bun. Secure the bun with bobby pins or a tie.
Step 5: Spray some hair spray to keep it in place and tame any flyways using a fine comb.
Messy twist

This romantic hairstyle with vintage vibes is making us reach for our hair brushes and bobby pins. This hairstyle will go perfectly with any of your work outfits be it a crisp blazer, jeans or even Indian attires. This versatile hairdo is oh-so pretty and is sure to turn heads at your workplace. Plus, you can just wear the same hairdo to after-work party and look equally stunning. Get this look by following these simple steps.
Step 1: Brush your hair and part your hair on the side.
Step 2: Take a section of hair from one side and twist it from the middle a couple of times.
Step 3: Take the section at the back of head, push a little toward front and secure it with bobby pins, this will you a poufy front.
Step 4: Repeat the same on the other side and secure the twisted section close to the previous strand.
Step 5: Brush your hair and spray some hair spray to keep everything in place.
Fishtail Braid

For days when you want to do something dramatic with your hair, try this note-worthy fishtail braid. This is a hairstyle for women who love quirky and offbeat braids and want to look on point at work. And, if you think this is a tough one to achieve, we are glad to tell you that it is easier than your three-strand braids. Yep! Effortless and easy braid that’s totally gorgeous too. See how to ace this look.
Step 1: Spray hair spray in your hair and create a centre parting. Pin the hair at the back of ears for a neater look.
Step 2: Divide your hair into two parts and hold both the sections in each hand.
Step 3: Now take a small strand from the outer end of one section and add it to the other section, crossing it over the section you took it from.
Step 4: Take a section from the other side and add it to the previous section.
Step 5: Repeat the same until you reach the end. Secure with a hair tie and finish the look by spritzing hair spray.
Sleek high ponytail

If you have really long hair, sky is the limit for you, no, literally. We are a talking about sporting a sky-high ponytail. While a messy and low ponytail has its charm, a high placed ponytail is what catches some eyeballs. It is the hottest hairstyle for women right now and a celeb favourite too. It looks even more flattering on long hair. Give this elegant high ponytail a try and get it with these steps.
Step 1: Take a generous amount of hair gel and apply it on your hair evenly.
Step 2: Brush your hair and make a high ponytail for yourself. To do it right, bend down and brush your hair to the front. Hold your hair on the crown and that’s where you add a hair tie.
Step 3: After securing the ponytail with a hair tie, brush your ponytail for a sleek look.
Step 4: Tame flyways using some hairspray and a toothbrush or a fine toothed comb.
Braided half up half down

If you are not the buns and braids kind of a girl, try this braided half up half down. This is one classic hairstyle for women and suits every hair type and length. The fact that this cute hairstyle makes sure your hair is far away from your face, makes it a summer-apt hairstyle too. Wear this hairdo at work with a breezy kurta and palazzo or formals and look chic AF. Here is how you can get this look:
Step 1: Brush your hair and create a neat centre parting.
Step 2: Take a small section from the front and braid it close to the hairline, adding sections to it as you go.
Step 3: Keep braiding till it reaches the back of the head and secure with bobby pins.
Step 4: Repeat this on the other side and pin it too. Brush your hair once again and you’re done!
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Written by Anjali Agarwal on Oct 22, 2019
Author at BeBeautiful.