Super-Simple Styles
Ponytails: Sleek & Slick
As seen at Alexander Wang
If you have more than the 30 seconds it takes to style your low messy pony, spend another minute or so pulling your hair back into this sophisticated, slick ponytail. The key to its polished look is using a product that gives your hair some shine with staying power.
Style it with: Matrix Biolage Agave Nectar Control Gel (Sleek Hair, $15) followed by Matrix Exquisite Oil treatment (My Beauty Buy, $20). Your hair will stay in place, get well-nourished and smell deliciously tropical.
Braids
As seen at Valentino
Channel your inner Edelweiss with a sleek braid, slung over one shoulder. “Just because you're a busy mom doesn't mean you have to sacrifice style and beauty,” says stylist Jane Carter. This look is quick but stylish for moms on the go.
Style it with: Jane Carter Solution Hair Nourishing Cream (Jane Carter Solution, $22), an extra-light hair finisher to keep your braid shiny. (You can also use this versatile product as a daily hair protector and moisturizer as well as a repairer for dry hair. It’s especially good for extra curly and moderately curly hair.)
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Slicked Back
As seen at Cushnie et Ochs
This is another mom-friendly look. It's similar to the sleek ponytail, but in this style your hair is polished on top and hanging loose below. Flip your head over, blow dry the top for just a minute, then add product and pull it back. You’ll need a product with a lot of hold, as this style is all about keeping it sleek.
Style it with: NeuStyling Clay (Neuma Beauty, $21), which gives your hair definition and lasting control without weight.
Super Glossy
As seen at Oscar de la Renta
Yes, this look is very shiny … but it’s also a good way to deal with your hair when you haven’t had time to wash it. So what if there’s a bit of oil in your hair—make it even shinier and you’re right on trend!
Style it with: L’Oréal Total Repair 5 Multi-Restorative Dry Oil (Ulta, $7). This will keep your hair shiny and soft until you get the kids to bed and can soak in a nice, soothing bath.
Messy Wavy
As seen at Derek Lam
“For fall 2013, I love messy wavy hair,” says Reboh, “especially pulled off the face into a half bun.” This is great if your hair is naturally curly: You don’t have to do much at all and you’ll look like you just stepped off the runway.
Style it with: John Masters Organics Sea Mist Sea Salt Spray with Lavender (John Masters, $17), which contains natural sea salt so your hair will get the same kind of extra body you love after a day at the beach.
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Oversize Curls
As seen at Bottega Veneta
“Big oversized curls are a great look for fall,” says Reboh. “They are very easy to create—just separate hair into sections and curl with a 1-inch curling iron.”
Style it with: Finesse Curl Defining Mousse (PharmaPacks, $3). This will help your curls stay bouncy and shapely for longer (and it smells great, too).
