41 Ways Get Better At Doing Your Hair In 2023

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Just grab a section, twist it in a loop, and pin. It's really that easy.

For more ideas, check out more curly hair styles when you're already running late.

If you're looking for ~next-level~ bobby pins, reviewers swear by these MetaGrip ones for staying in place all day. You can get a pack of them from Amazon for $14.49 (available in black, bronze, and blonde)

Promising revvew: "These bobby pins are a lifesaver. I have dark, thick, curly hair and regular bobby pins fall out almost immediately, if I can even get them to grab onto my hair normally. These are different. They hold so much hair, never do that weird thing where the top and bottom prongs will splay out sideways, they never lose their rubber tips or their springiness. I never thought there could be such a difference in something as small and basic as a bobby pin, but now I know!" —catdrawing

It has prongs along the side that smooth and detangle hair as it gets wrapped around, while the ceramic iconic barrel ensures your curls are shiny, healthy, and frizz-free. It also automatically shuts off after 90 minutes to give you peace of mind after you've left for the day. PLUS it has over 3,000 5-star Amazon reviews *and* directions to help you use it, whether you have short, medium, or long hair.

Get it from Amazon for $46.29.

Promising review: "Here's the deal, I'm pretty much a tomboy, I don't know how to do my makeup, I have thick hair, but never knew how to do anything but straighten it, until a friend made me try her Kiss automatic curling iron. It legitimately works and it's the easiest thing to use! I've (briefly) tried other wands and burn myself over and over. I've never burned myself with this tool and I love that it makes it easy to curl away from your face on either side, with just a push of a button. I also like that it dings when it's done, so it takes some guess work out. If you want curls, but are intimidated by all the tools out there, you won't be disappointed with this styler." —Uskadelig

Wrap your hair around the outside, twist the flexible rod into a loop, C-, or S-shape and then... go to bed!

Get a set of the 42 rollers pictured above (with seven different sizes, six of each size) from Amazon for $16.99.

Promising review: "Did an amazing job at curling my hair! I have straight-wavy long hair and it doesn't usually hold a curl, but this was the easiest and longest curl without using any harmful products. I just washed my hair as usual and ran some curl enhancing mousse through it while damp and rolled my hair into the flex rods and went to sleep. Woke up the next morning and took the rods out and viola! The best curls I've ever had with almost little to no effort. They were soft and comfortable to sleep in and the curls lasted two days." —Carla R.

And unlike a hair ribbon, these won't fall out a full 87 times throughout the day.

Get a set of five from Amazon for $8.49 (available in two color sets: black/grey and green/pink).

Promising review: "I ordered these for their cuteness factor — I thought they'd be good for days where I wanted to put my hair half-up/half-down in a slightly less lazy than all-up/all-down style. The bows and colors are more fun than plain elastics and less of a hassle than fancier clips. But I was shocked when the elastic turned out to be as heavy-duty as it was; I have very thick hair and these ties hold a full ponytail together, sturdily. I accidentally ordered two sets and I'm glad to have the backups." —Kate S

Kitsch is a woman-founded company that makes adorable hair accessories, useful tools (they make towel scrunchies!) and more to help make every day a good hair day.

For more inspiration, check out these ways to style your braids.

A miracle product for anyone with lots of hair.

Get a pack of three from Amazon for $11.29 (available in 16 colors/pack combos).

Promising review: "These are the absolute best hair ties for thick and curly hair. If you unroll one of these hair ties, it would probably be 2" wide. They don't cut into your wrists and your pony will never loosen. My only mistake the first and second time was ordering only one pair. This time time I ordered five!" —David & Karina

Check out the tutorial from Camille Styles.

Get it from Amazon for $12 (available in two sizes and four colors).

Promising review: "Where has this been all my life and how did I not know about teasing brushes? I have never been able to get a good tease using a rat tail comb so thought I would try this brush after reading about teasing brushes in a vintage hairstyle book. WOW — I have fairly fine hair and I am amazed at how well this works to give me volume. It's just the right width for my bangs too. The brush is well made, no loose bristles. I get it really sticky using pomade and it washes up nicely. Not losing any color/flaking on the handle. Great price, costs a few dollars more at my local beauty shop. I really like this brush and recommend it." —Judi W

Get it from Amazon for $30.

Promising review: "The best thing on the market! My hair goes from flat to picture perfect in seconds! Fast, and easy to use. No harsh smell. Lasts all day!" —W

Get it from Amazon for $32.49.

Promising review: "I have four kids (so not a lot of time) and like seven people’s worth of stubbornly wavy/curly and long hair on my head. It’s a giant pain in the ass and takes a lot of time. Except today when I tried this! Unbelievable easy and I didn’t even have to go back over it with a flat iron! Dry in record time and looks naturally straight! (None of those odd bumps) I can’t wait to dry my girls hair after a nighttime bath too. I almost never write reviews but thanks to this magical thing I had the time! 💁🏼" —Megan Fanelli

While many reviewers with curl types 4a–c like the oval brush, if you're looking for something to blow out tighter curls or coils, try the Revlon One-Step *paddle* brush, which is designed with curlier hair in mind! You can get it from Amazon for $39.99. Reviewers *also* say it's the best thing they've ever bought.

I.....will never go back after using the Dyson Air Wrap (I have the previous version of the Air Wrap). This bb is beyond next level (which it should be for over $500 hard-earned dollars). I have coarse, type 2/3 waves and curls (different curl types with basically every strand), and the attachments dry and style my hair with ease. And the curls last and last. The curling effect that just SUCKS ON your hair is...mind-blowing. It maxes out at a non-damaging temperature, so even though your style is locked-in for days, your hair will stay healthy. After years of heavy balayage and....lots of curling iron activity, after using this and no other hot tools exclusively, my curl pattern finally is looking the best it has in a long time!

Promising review: "I really wanted this to not live up to the hype. I wanted to hate it so I could return it and not feel bad about spending that much on a hair tool .. BUT IT IS WORTH EVERY FREAKING PENNY. My hair has never felt better or styled better. I have ditched my old hair tools. I would recommend this to everyone!" —nicmspevock

Promising review: "After looking at the air wrap for over a year, I finally bought it. I have thick type 4b hair and the firm brush attachment made blowing out my hair so easy. I noticed that my roots were still a little damp so I used the dryer attachment and my roots were dry in no time. I am excited to try out the curling features on day old hair." —acm824

Get it from Sephora for $599.

Check out more from The Beauty Department for how to properly blow-dry bangs!

The statement I want? XL of course! These bbs are made from vintage satin remnants, so they're sustainable too. I have several of these scrunchies and they are truly THE LARGEST I'VE EVER SEEN. I looooooooooove them, and they make just-can't-even days feel a bit more chic.

Get them from Jane Dottie for $12+ (available in tons and tons of colors, plus patterns, satin and other fabrics).

Jane Dottie is a Black woman–owned small business based in Fort Worth, Texas. In addition to the remade pieces, they also sell vintage and secondhand items, and donate a portion of the proceeds to help women in need.

That's right, just grab two pieces of hair, do the first step of tying a bow, then pin in place!

Recreate the look by following the steps at Amber Fillerup Clark.

It's like the robe hack you've seen all over TikTok...but with just your hair!

Get all the details at Song of Style.

Looking for a product for your air drying? Try Bumble & Bumble's Surf-Styling leave in treatment for all the beachy waves you're looking for — but with NONE of the crunch of salt sprays. This'll actually moisturize, fight frizz, and protect against UV damage, while creating the touchable waves you love. Get it from Sephora for $32.

Check out the tutorial, and best products to use with it, at Aveda.

Get the ones pictured above from Revival Daydream on Etsy for $11.20 each.

Promising review: "Absolutely lovely shop! So glad I purchased from here and will likely do so again. To anyone looking for beautiful, delicate accessories, this is *the* shop. Each headband and scrunchie I ordered were beyond beautiful! I love how the headbands are snug yet don’t dig into your head. I also love how the scrunchies are very tough (i can wrap my thick curly hair three times) and especially how they don’t pull/break my hair when i take it out. beautiful products. 10/10. thank you!" —jade madison

Revival Daydream is a Georgia-based small business specializing in hair accessories. They have lots of solid and printed options, so if you don't love the ones in the photo, shop their whole selection.

Get the large size tube from Sephora for $32 (available in versions for both thick and fine hair)

Promising review: "I am incredibly lazy and let my hair air dry basically every day. This stuff is incredible! It gives my hair good body and a little wave, even on days I'm just co-washing. It's a little pricey, but it took me two months to go through the travel size tube ($15) using it almost every day. My hair is about two inches below my collarbone, and I still only need to work in a dime-sized dab in the morning." —Kelo

It has exxxxxxtra-long tips with drying vents to quickly dry even thick, long hair from root to tip without causing frizz. If you need some curl inspo today, head to the review photos — people's curls are POPPING after using this!

Get it from Amazon for $22.49.

Promising review: "I did not see how any one diffuser was better than another until I saw more and more. What’s with the shapes? The longer fingers ? How is this better?? I followed a lot of girls who gave hair advice for curly hair and they all have this diffuser. Okay, so it must be amazing... but I’m still skeptical. So I go get my first curly hair cut and my stylist has this diffuser. She raves on and on about it. Well, I can’t really trust her because I know my hair will look amazing when I leave and I’ll never be able to replicate it. She says something that is a key word for me and sells me. It dries hair a lot faster. Okay! Sold! I HATE drying my hair. So I buy it. I’m pumped to try it out. Like ACTUALLY excited to dry my hair for once. In a shocking 15 minutes my hair is dry. LITERALLY cut my drying time in HALF! that’s not even the best part. I know, you’re floored, what could be better than a quick dry time? How about, extra bounce and curl!? It took me some time to pick my jaw up off the floor when I saw the end result. Mind blown. So yes, different diffusers work differently but don’t question this one anymore. Just get it. Let it blow your mind and your hair." —Stephanie Kerner

Check your current hair dryer to see if it fits (many reviewers have genius hacks to make it work if it doesn't) — fun fact, it fits on the Dyson Air Wrap!

Promising review: "Legitimate holy grail product, this stuff is incredible. I have mixed high-low porosity 3a-b curls. After torturing them with heat for the last 15 years I’ve been experimenting with the CGM and this is the best styling product EVER. Solid cast, amazing definition and shine, my curls are so soft and bouncy. Minimal stickiness and this stuff doesn’t weigh my curls down. Seriously - this stuff everything." —Anya Linda

Get it from Ecoslay for $10+ (available in three sizes and packaging types) — refills are also available from Amazon for $31.

Ecoslay is a Black-owned business, and as I mentioned above, the products are handmade in the founder Aria's kitchen, using sustainable ingredients that are good for you and your hair.

These are great for keeping your blowout intact while you apply your makeup! I use these myself allllll the time.

Get a pack of 20 from Amazon for $10.99.

Promising review: "AMAZING and my first thought was WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN ALL MY LIFE!!?? Best little clips for holding down those crazy fly always or regrow the while you stay and do your face. Little to no product needed while these keep fly always trained to sit and STAY! Great clips and no marks in your hair! Also great to use when putting in a curl. Pin it after clamping it so it can cool. A cool curl lasts all day without a ton of product. An excellent purchase and one pack of these is MORE than enough! This pack could do a whole head of old fashioned pin curls and not leave a single mark or dent. A MUST have for any sleek design!" —Tovah

Get it from Amazon for $18.95.

Promising review: "LOVE this stuff! I have very heavy fine hair that goes limp very easily and is nearly impossible to do any style on the same day I wash it. The powder makes it textured so my braids don't fall out or my teasing go limp. Seriously cannot live without it now!" —Kenzie A.

Learn more about this super-easy technique, called "pancaking" at A Beautiful Mess.

Get the full how-to at Lisa a la Mode.

1. Stick your hair through the middle 2. Slide it down to the ends 3. Roll your hair up around it 4. Bend into a donut shape. 5. WALK OUT THAT DOOR WITH YOUR HAIR DONE.

Get a pack of three from Amazon for $12.99.

Promising review: "I have very thin, fine, medium-long hair and was looking for a new way to wear my hair up. After a few false starts, I quickly got the hang of using this. Once I figured out how to do it, the results are amazing! I’ve never had thick enough hair to do a proper bun, in my opinion, but this little tool makes it look like I do! It's super simple to learn and my hair looks great. What more could you ask for?" —Jo keefe

It's made with *actual* sea salt, aloe vera, and kelp extract to create messy waves without ever drying out your hair.

Get it from Amazon for $36.79+.

Promising review: "I have long, naturally wavy (but frizzy!) hair and it takes forever to dry. I was looking for a product that would give me pretty, beachy waves while letting it air dry, instead of frizzy or crunchy curls. I heard about this from a friend and decided to try it out. I towel-dried my hair, sprayed this all over and let it dry and I had pretty, beachy waves! After one time, I'm hooked!" —Amazon Customer

And check out six other easy ways to have a good hair day!

Check the full tutorial (and others!) in 1 Woman + 11 Hairstyles.

Just use non-damaging hair ties like these ones designed for curly hair. Get a pack of 20 on Amazon for $6.99 (available in three color sets).

This one's made from 100% mulberry silk and is sworn by by thousands of reviewers.

Get it from Amazon for $25.99 (available in 33 colors and patterns).

Promising review: "I have satin sheets on my bed but they are not high-quality and the pillowcases do very little for my hair. My hair is a very crazy and frizzy 2C style. I would go to sleep with beautiful curls and wake up with a bird's nest. After doing some research I found that silk pillowcases could help with frizzy hair. I could not be happier that I bought these because now I can wake up without looking like Mufasa had a bad blow out. Not to mention they are incredibly soft and smooth and I love putting my face on it. Also my boyfriend has noticed a significant decrease in his acne since using this pillow case. I couple this pillow case with a miracle bamboo pillow and it is truly heaven, it has become impossible to get out of bed." —Khalysee

You only need TWO PRODUCTS: Ouai hair oil ($28 from Sephora) and Ouai hairspray ($26 from Sephora).

Check out the full tutorial on Ouai!

Check out more bobby pin embellished 'dos on Naptural85's YouTube channel!

This *20*-piece set has gold, pearl, and colorful clips and slides you can mix and match with any outfit.

Get it from Amazon for $12.99.

Promising review: "LOVE this hair clip set! You get a little of everything and at such a great price point. At other stores I’ve seen these same clips but only get two for price this whole set costs. I must say, I'm most impressed with the quality. They appear like they’ll last me a long time." —Samantha

It has nine temperature settings so you can ensure you get curls that last without heat damaging your hair, and a swivel cord so you don't get ~tangled~ up as you go.

Promising review: "This is hands-down the best curling iron I have ever had, love the quickness that it heats up, the handle is made of the really smooth silicone, fits so well in your hand! Love the automatic off switch for I can forget to cut mine off at times. But even with saying all this, the most love part of this iron is the way your hair is smoothed and curled using this! Gives me great curls that last me for a couple of days. The irons are easy to switch off to add another size. Also like the added zippered bag it comes with, easy for travel! The glove is great for sure! Best iron I have ever used in 25 years!!!" —Joy4Joy

Get it from Amazon for $54.99.

These pinned up braided pigtail hairstyle *looks* intricate but is actually deceptively simple!

We've got eight super cute gym hairstyle tutorials you'll love — and yes, they *are* all modeled on hot dudes. I'm sweating and I'm not even at the gym right now.

This multitasking formula is made with coconut and castor oils to *also* nourish, soften, and add shine to your locks. Win-win, I say! You can even apply it as an overnight mask.

Get it from Target for $14.99.

Promising review: "Recovery balm is an excellent product. Controls frizz without leaving hair greasy and does not create a build up. Easy to use dispenser too!" —Rkitty

BUT we want to add that no one should feel pressure to lay their edges, unless they way want to! Check out, "Just A Friendly PSA That You Don't HAVE To Lay Your Edges Down If You Don't Wanna."

Get this (reviewer-loved) edge gel from Amazon for $13.99 (available in two sizes).

Promising review: "Hands down! The best edge control I have ever used and I have used a lot of them. Stayed all day! No flakes and non greasy! And this one is not even the strongest in the line. Love this product!" —Seabea2013

I L O V E hot rollers, and if you hate burning your hand on a curling iron... or love getting results without a whole lot of work, these are a great option. Just pop 'em in, and wait for the magic to happen while watching an episode of Schitt's Creek.

Check out the full tutorial and more hair tips at Martha Lynn Kale.

Wanna try it for yourself? Get a set of 20 flocked Conair hot rollers from Amazon for $54.99.

All you need are a couple clear elastics and five minutes of time. Get larger clear elastics that won't tug on your hair from Amazon for $5.99 (for a 92-pack).

Check out the full tutorial at Kokay.

Looking for more styles? Just check out head wrap cheat sheets.

Get it from Molly Makes Everything on Etsy for $21.24+ (available in kid's and adult sizes and in 32 colors and patterns).

Promising review: "Love this so much! I looked at a ton of pre-tied wraps and turbans and I'm so glad I went with this one. I'll be back for more!" —LotusMira

Molly Makes Everything is an Atlanta-based small business carrying hair accessories like headbands, wraps, and more. Shop owner Molly's designs are inspired by her Nigerian roots, and most products are also satin-lined.

They're synthetic, but you can still wash and style them!

Get a set of five clips from Amazon for $9.99 (available in four lengths and 22 colors).

Promising review: "OMG! If I could rate this higher I would! Buy it now, you won’t regret it. Especially for such an incredible price! I bought it for a costume for Halloween, but it’s nice enough quality to use for date nights or whatever! And I have used clip in extensions for 10 years, and never gone synthetic until now and I am amazed. Thanks for such a great product! I’m ordering another for back ups or to lend my sister right after I finish this review!" —Amazon Customer

Get the one pictured above from Amazon for $24+ (available in 12 styles).

Promising review: "I fell in love with this wig the moment I put it on my head! For it to be synthetic, the hair moves and feels just like human hair! Does it shed? Yes, somewhat but it’s synthetic so that’s expected. The only customization I did was plucking A FEW strands in the parting area and adding a bit of concealer and mascara to match my skin tone. My friend's jaw dropped completely when she saw me adjust my wig, she thought it was a sew-in! I WILL definitely be ordering this wig again....and AGAIN! Oh, and the cut? FLAWLESS." —Jasmine Summers

And check out some of our faves in the best wigs on Amazon.

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