Met the deadline: beautiful and quick styling for medium hair

There are days when time seems to fly by and getting ready in the morning seems to take longer than it should. However, this does not mean that your hair has to appear unkempt or unstyled because you’re pressed for time. You’re in luck if you have medium-length hair because there are lots of gorgeous styling options that are simple and quick to achieve.

A few easy tips can instantly change the way you look, whether you’re going to work, a meeting, or just a laid-back day out. You don’t need a lot of time or tools to achieve a polished look, from sleek ponytails to easy waves.

We’ll look at some quick and stylish medium-length hairstyles in this guide so you can always look put together, even on the go. Let’s start with some simple, go-to looks that are accessible to everyone!

What you need to create quick styling at home

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Styling with an iron

1. On damp hair, apply a heat protectant, for example, Kérastase Keratine Thermique and a volume product, say, L’Oréal Professionnel Tecni.art Full volume.
2. Dry the strands with a hair dryer.
3. Heat the iron to 160–170 degrees: this the optimal temperature to create a bouncy curl without damaging your hair.
4. Divide the hair with a horizontal parting from ear to ear. Pin up the top part of the curls.
5. Take a strand from the bottom of the hair, place it in the iron, and then turn the device, slowly lowering it towards the ends of the hair.
6. Having processed the curls from the bottom in this way, release the hair from the top and curl it.
7. Let the hair cool for 10-15 minutes, and then fix the hairstyle with hairspray, for example, L’Oréal Professionnel Tecni.art Fix Design Spray.

You can achieve both romantic waves and classic curls with a straightening iron.

What is the at-home method? Following our detailed instructions, you will learn:

1. Separating strands 5-6 cm wide, curl large curls along the entire length of the hair.
2. Comb the curls with a brush and fix the depressions in the waves with flat hairpins.
3. Apply a fixing product to the hair, for example, L’Oréal Professionnel Tecni.art Fix Design Spray, and leave the styling to “rest” for 10 minutes.
4. Remove the hairpins. Stylish gentle waves are ready!

Styling with a curling iron

As old as the world itself is the concept of a curling iron. However, there are a few key details to be aware of in order to create genuinely fashionable curls without causing damage to your hair.

Depending on the style you want and the length of your hair, choose a curling iron. You will need a tool with a diameter of 25–32 mm for medium strands. While spiral curling irons are best used for working on elastic curls, conical curling irons are good for creating curls that taper downward and curling the ends.

We will now demonstrate how to use a curling iron to create curls:

1. Comb the strands and apply a heat protectant to them, for example, Kérastase Keratine Thermique.
2. Separate a small amount of hair 2–4 cm wide (the narrower the strand, the smaller the curl will be, the wider it is, the more voluminous).
3. Set the curling iron at the roots and curl the curl on the tongs, creating spiral, to the very tip.
4. Heat the hair for 10-15 seconds, and then carefully release the strand, pulling the curling iron out of the curls on the side.
5. Treat the entire volume of hair in this way and leave the hair to cool for 10 minutes. This will help make it more elastic and strong.
6. Without combing, separate the curls with your fingers and fix them with hairspray, for example, L’Oréal Professionnel Tecni.art Fix Design Spray.

Blow-drying

The best tool for creating voluminous styling is a hair dryer. Besides, it’s simple enough even for a novice to handle!

We’ll walk you through the quick and easy steps of creating curls with a hair dryer:

1. Dry clean damp hair with a towel and apply a heat protectant to the strands, for example, Kérastase Keratine Thermique, and a styling product, for example, L’Oréal Professionnel Tecni.art Full Volume.
2. Turn your head down and dry your hair with hot air, directing the hairdryer from the roots to the ends and simultaneously combing them with a round brush.
3. At the end of drying, change the hot mode to cold: this will help close the hair cuticle and fix the hairstyle.
4. Return to a vertical position, adjust your hair with your hands without smoothing it out, and fix your hairstyle with a special product, such as L’Oréal Professionnel Tecni.art Fix Design Spray.

Styling with a diffuser

A diffuser is a ring-shaped attachment with a diameter of 10 centimeters that resembles teeth. Stylists and hair health enthusiasts love to use diffusers as favorite accessories. It enables you to style and curl hair voluminously without causing structural damage to the hair.

How can I use a diffuser to create curls? Simple and easy to use:

1. Choose the right attachment: for medium hair, a model with short teeth is ideal.
2. Apply heat protection, such as Kérastase Keratine Thermique, and a styling product, such as L’Oréal Professionnel Tecni.art Full Volume, to damp hair.
3. Separate the strands with a horizontal parting from ear to ear. Top part secure and start working on the bottom.
4. Separate a small strand, twist it on the diffuser teeth, press the device tightly to the head and dry the hair, making light massage movements. Start with a hot setting and set with a cold setting.
5. Having treated the strands at the bottom of the hair in this way, move on to the top. Tip: separate the strands one by one, as they easily get tangled when styling with a diffuser.
6. Set the result with hairspray, for example, L’Oréal Professionnel Tecni.art Fix Design Spray.

There are lots of simple and fashionable medium-length hairstyle options available if you’re pressed for time but still want to look put together. Whether it’s a sleek ponytail, gentle waves, or an easy updo, you can create gorgeous looks that are quick to achieve with the right techniques and a few helpful tips. Even on the busiest days, you can look your best thanks to these go-to looks that save time.

Creating a gorgeous and effortless style for medium hair doesn’t have to be difficult if you take the proper approach. Even on the busiest days, you can look put together with a few basic techniques and adaptable tools.

It doesn’t matter if you want waves, sleek straight hair, or a stylish updo—a little practice really pays off. You can find the style that suits your hair type and routine best by trying out a variety of looks.

The next time you’re short on time, fear not—simple yet gorgeous hairstyles are always accessible. With a short amount of time invested, you can look and feel confident all day long.

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