When it comes to our hair, we like anything that makes our daily lives just a bit easier. For those of us who typically hit snooze on our alarms each morning, spending hours sectioning, brushing, and blow drying our strands isn’t ideal.
Whether you’re working from home or heading to the office every day, we’re all about effortless hairstyles that require little time to achieve—that’s where low-maintenance haircuts and hairstyles come in.
If you’re in need of some low-maintenance inspiration, we’ve rounded up 53 of the best low-maintenance haircuts and hairstyles for every hair type to help simplify your routine and embrace your natural texture.
What is the easiest haircut to take care of?
The most low-maintenance haircuts are very short haircuts like pixies and cuts with long layers that make styling easy and don’t require a ton of salon maintenance. While you’ll still need to see your stylist every few months to keep your cut looking its best, you can go longer between appointments.
Are layers low-maintenance?
Some layered styles like short, choppy layers require a lot of maintenance. If you’re searching for a low-maintenance layered haircut, however, opt for long layers that will grow out seamlessly.
What is the easiest hairstyle to maintain?
Hairstyles like simple braids, ponytails, and buns are the easiest to maintain, as well as embracing your natural texture.
If you’re searching for the best low maintenance haircuts and styles for your hair type, keep scrolling for 53 of our favorite ideas.
The Best Low Maintenance Haircuts For Curly Hair
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Mid-Length Curls
If you’re a naturalista, you might be wondering what length is best for wearing your natural texture every day. A mid-length cut is a safe choice for every curly hair type. When you’re wearing your natural texture, use a styling product like Mizani’s Curl Define Pudding to shape and style your texture. Not sure which curl type you have? Check out our guide.
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Layered Bob
If you’re searching for a breezy cut that will eliminate some weight from your curls, you’ll absolutely love a layered bob. If you want to keep your layered curly hair looking flawless throughout the day, you’ll need to add a few frizz-fighting products to your routine.
Begin with an anti-frizz shampoo and conditioner system like Redken Frizz Dismiss Shampoo and Conditioner. This system cleanses and moisturizes wavy and curly hair to control frizz and define curls. When it’s time to style, use a hair gel like Matrix Total Results A Curl Can Dream Light-Hold Gel.
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Curly Pixie
The best low maintenance cuts allow you to apply your favorite styling products, quickly air dry your mane, and head out of the door to start the day. If you’re on the lookout for a curly chop ideal for air drying, we love the look of a curly pixie cut.
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Triangle Cut
If you're looking for volume in all the right places, ask your stylist for a triangle cut.
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Curly Stacked Bob
Working with thick curls that are difficult to manage? Take some weight off while showing off your dense hair texture with a curly stacked bob.
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Big Chop
Making the decision to cut off most (or all of) your hair may sound pretty dramatic, but a big chop can make your natural hair routine super low-maintenance and get rid of any damaged strands.
Total Results Curl Please Super Defrizzer Gel
An anti-frizz curl gel.
Frizz Dismiss Smoothing Sulfate-Free Conditioner
A moisturizing, frizz-fighting conditioner.
Frizz Dismiss Smoothing Sulfate-Free Shampoo
A smoothing, shine-boosting shampoo for frizzy hair.
A Curl Can Dream Light-Hold Gel for Curly and Coily Hair
Flake- and crunch-free Manuka honey extract-infused light-hold defining gel for curls and coils.
The Best Low Maintenance Hairstyles For Curly Hair
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Sleek High Ponytail
Looking for the perfect low maintenance updo for curly hair? We absolutely love this sleek, high ponytail. Use the Mizani Thermasmooth Shine Spritz Hairspray to give your look a high-shine finish.
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Messy Bun
If you have curly hair and curly bangs, the messy bun hairstyle was made for you! Keep your look in place throughout the day with a few spritzes of hairspray like Biolage Complete Control Hairspray.
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Pop On A Headband
Not only are headbands one of the most stylish accessories, but they’re also a quick and easy way to conceal unruly strands if you’re dealing with frizz and flyaways.
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Protective Twists
Protective hairstyles, like these gorgeous twists, can last for weeks—making them one of the most low-maintenance ways to style natural curls and coils.
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Embellished Side Part
Create an easy, low-maintenance style by adding embellished hair clips on the opposite side of your part.
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Pulled-Back With Butterfly Clips
‘90s babies, you’re going to love this one! Use a few butterfly clips to keep your ringlets away from your face and secure throughout the day.
Thermasmooth Shine Spritz Hairspray
An anti-frizz hairspray that adds shine and protects hair against heat.
Complete Control Hairspray
A medium-hold, styling hairspray.
The Best Low Maintenance Haircuts For Wavy Hair
Lots Of Layers
Because blunt cuts can sometimes weigh down your waves, women with wavy hair should ask for layers of various lengths. Layers can instantly give your hair the movement and texture it needs.
Textured Bob
A touch of texturizing spray like the Redken Triple Dry 15 Dry Texture Finishing Spray is all you’ll need to style this killer cut quickly!
Shaggy Chop
With the revival of mullet hair, we’ve been so inspired by choppy haircuts—especially on wavy hair. For a low-maintenance cut on wavy strands, opt for short hair with choppy layers. Use a light hold hairspray like Pureology Style & Protect Soft Finish Hairspray to give your look a flexible, radiant finish.
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Piecey Bangs
Thinking of adding a fringe to your new cut? Softer, piece-y bangs pair perfectly with delicate waves.
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Long Curtain Bangs
While shorter curtain bangs will need to be trimmed every four to six weeks, a longer curtain fringe blends more with the rest of your mane, making them super low-maintenance. We love how effortlessly curtain bangs pair with natural waves.
Triple Dry 15 Dry Texture Finishing Spray
A medium-hold hairspray that adds texture without the stiffness.
Style + Protect Soft Finish Hairspray
A fast-drying, brushable, flexible-hold hairspray for color-treated hair.
The Best Low Maintenance Hairstyles For Wavy Hair
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Low Ponytail
A soft,low ponytail is a simple way to tie your hair up and still show off your waves. Use a pearl hair tie around the base of your ponytail to add something extra to your look.
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Half-Up Bun
If you have very long hair, a half-up bun is a great way to keep your strands out of your face while also letting you show off some length. Secure your bun with a hair scrunchie and lock your look in place with a few spritzes of hairspray like L'Oréal Professionnel Tecni.Art Extreme Lacquer High Hold Hairspray.
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Air-Dried Waves
Is there anything more low-maintenance than air drying your hair? We think not! If you’re already working with wavy hair, apply an air-dry hair product throughout your strands, and let your natural texture work its magic. We love Biolage Styling Airdry Glotion Multi-Benefit Styling Spray. This formula boosts shine, enhances shape, and detangles for managed, frizz-controlled hair.
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Tucked Behind Ears
Giving your waves a sophisticated look is as effortless as tucking your hair behind your ears on one side. Use a few spritzes of hairspray like Pureology Style + Protect Soft Finish Hairspray to give your look flexible, brushable hold.
Styling Airdry Glotion Multi-Benefit Styling Spray
A multi-benefit styling spray that works as an air dry spray.
Tecni.Art Extreme Lacquer High Hold Hairspray
A high hold hairspray without the stiffness.
Style + Protect Soft Finish Hairspray
A fast-drying, brushable, flexible-hold hairspray for color-treated hair.
The Best Low Maintenance Haircuts For Fine Hair
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Blunt Shag
A traditional shag haircut might make fine hair appear too thin, but a blunt variation looks stunning on fine strands.
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Deep Side Part
Fine hair has a reputation for lacking volume. A deep side part is a great way to create lift at the root quickly. Since all of your hair is pulled to one side, this hairstyle is a major win for women with fine hair who long for a voluminous look. Add even more volume to your hair with a few spritzes of volumizing hairspray like Matrix Total Results High Amplify Proforma Hairspray.
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Shoulder Length
If you have fine strands, you might want to avoid lengthy cuts that weigh your hair down. Instead, opt for a cut that falls just above your shoulders. If you struggle with hair that looks limp and flat, add body to your look with a densifying hair mousse like Kérastase Densifique Densimorphose Hair Mousse.
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Angular Bob
For those with fine hair—the shorter the ‘do, the better. While we love the look of any bob, an angular bob is perfect for creating the illusion of having more hair in the front, while the back is just a bit shorter—keeping it low maintenance.
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Full Bangs
Bangs can instantly make any hairstyle appear fuller. For fine hair, opt for a full-on fringe that instantly draws attention to your face.
Total Results High Amplify Proforma Frizz Control Hairspray
A flexible, strong-hold, frizz-control hairspray for wavy or curly hair.
Desifique Densimorphose® Hair Mousse
A strengthening mousse that improve's hair texture, shine and suppleness.
The Best Low Maintenance Hairstyles For Fine Hair
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Textured Waves
Searching for an easy way to fake thicker, fuller strands? Apply a few spritzes of Pureology Style + Protect Wind Tossed Texture Finishing Spray throughout your fine hair to amp up your texture with long-lasting, flexible hold.
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Messy Ponytail
If you’re looking for something more to do with your undone, beachy texture, throw it in a quick ponytail. Loosen a few pieces of hair to frame your face to create a softer look. If you’re working with second-day hair, use a dry shampoo paste like Redken Dry Shampoo Paste 05 to absorb oil and give your mane reworkable hold and volume.
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Accent Braid
An accent three-strand braid is perfect for fine hair and only takes five minutes or less to achieve! Pro tip: Be sure to pancake the braid for added fullness and volume.
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Blowout With Deep Side Part
Create a voluminous blowout that will last for days with a volume-boosting blowdry primer like Redken Big Blowout Heat Protecting Jelly Serum.
Dry Shampoo Paste 05
A dry shampoo that absorbs oil and provides reworkable hold.
Style + Protect Texture Finishing Spray
A lightweight texturizing spray for color-treated hair that adds body and shine without crunch or buildup.
Big Blowout Heat Protecting Jelly Serum
A heat protecting gel serum that provides volume and body
The Best Low Maintenance Haircuts For Thick Hair
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Long Layers
Who doesn’t love a long layered haircut? While layers that are too short can make thick strands appear bulky, long layers can provide just enough movement while leaving your hair easy to manage.
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Framing Layers
Whichever length or style you choose, face-framing layers can softly frame your face and take away any unnecessary fullness, giving the rest of your mane time to shine! If you want to keep your thick mane smooth and frizz-free, use a blow dry primer like Redken Pillow Proof Express Primer Cream before a blowout. This product reduces blow-dry time, protects from heat up to 450 degrees Fahrenheit, helps reduce breakage, and provides 24-hour lasting volume without weighing hair down.
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Undercut
Buzzing away the bottom half of your hair may not be for everyone. If you have thick hair, however, a daring undercut can easily cut your styling time in half! Simply use a hair gel like Biolage Styling Gelee All Purpose Styling Gel to slick back the top half of your hair for a look that’s extra edgy and shows off your undercut.
Good hair day by @latherbylauren.
Stacked Bob
A stacked bob is longer in the front with layers that gradually get shorter at the back of your head. The chic cut instantly gives any thick mane a light, bouncy feel.
Styling Gelée All Purpose Styling Gel
An all-purpose styling gel that adds volume and smoothes frizz.
SAVE ON SELECT BIOLAGE LITERS!
Pillow Proof Express Primer Cream
A blow-dry primer cream for dry, thick or coarse hair.
The Best Low Maintenance Hairstyles For Thick Hair
Mini Braid Accents
Check out the tutorial above to learn how to create low-maintenance mini braids on thick hair.
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Oversized Bun
For those with thick hair, the bigger the bun, the better!
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Scarf-Wrapped Bun
If you’re thinking of styling a bun, a simple hair elastic might not be enough to keep your thick hair in place. Once your bun is secured with a hair elastic, wrap a hair scarf around the base to ensure it stays put all day.
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Full-Volume Ponytail
If you have thicker strands, achieving long-lasting volume should be a total breeze. Opt for a high, voluminous ponytail and apply a few spritzes of Matrix StyleLink Volume Fixer Volumizing Hairspray for 24-hour volume with moveable texture and hold.
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French Braid
Not quite sure what to do with all that hair? When in doubt, opt for a French braid. The look is stylish, simple, and can keep your thick hair in check all day long. Complete your look with a few spritzes of Redken Forceful 23 Anti-Frizz Super Strength Hairspray.
Good hair day by @thisislaurendavis.
Crown Braid
If you’re searching for a low-maintenance style guaranteed to keep your plentiful mane out of your face, opt for a crown braid.
Good hair day by @nanette_guild.
Double Twisted Bun
You have a lot of hair to work with, so there’s no reason not to show it off. Split your strands into two even sections and create double twisted buns. This chic, easy updo is perfect for any occasion and will last throughout the day.
Style Link Volume Fixer Hairspray
A lightweight, volumizing hairspray for all hair types.
Forceful 23 Anti-Frizz Super Strength Hairspray
An anti-frizz, strong-hold hair finishing spray.
The Best Low Maintenance Haircuts For Straight Hair
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Wolf Cut
The wolf cut was one of the hottest haircuts of 2021, and this textured, low-maintenance cut will still be ev
Choppy Bob
Watch the video above to see a choppy bob haircut transformation on straight hair.
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Long Length
One of the best things about naturally straight hair is how easy it is to style. Rolling out of bed with perfectly sleek strands is every girl’s dream. If you love wearing your natural texture on a daily basis, a lengthier cut with basic long layers may be perfect for you.
If you want to keep your long hair as healthy as possible, add a shampoo and conditioner system like Redken Extreme Length Shampoo and Conditioner With Biotin to your routine. This system strengthens damaged hair and helps hair to grow longer and stronger.
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Blunt Lob
Glass hair has been one of the biggest beauty trends since 2018, and we don’t see the sleek, blunt bob losing popularity anytime soon. Women with straight hair have a particularly easy time sporting this cut. If you’re dealing with frizz, we recommend the Matrix Total Results Mega Sleek Anti-Frizz Serum. This formula provides high shine as it controls rebellious, unruly hair.
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Traditional Pixie Cut
When it comes to low maintenance cuts, pixies are at the top of the list. If you have straight hair, a traditional pixie cut will be the wash-and-go hairstyle of your dreams!
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Choppy Pixie
Looking for a cut that will instantly bring texture to your stick-straight strands? Ask your stylist for a pixie with tons of layers.
Extreme Length Shampoo with Biotin
A biotin-formulated shampoo that helps to reduce breakage in damaged hair.
Extreme Length Conditioner with Biotin
A biotin and castor oil-formulated conditioner that prevents breakage.
Total Results Mega Sleek Anti-Frizz Serum
An anti-frizz smoothing hair serum.
The Best Low Maintenance Hairstyles For Straight Hair
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Face-Framing Low Ponytail
If you have short to mid-length straight hair, this face-framing low ponytail is a must-try. Tie back your ponytail with a silk scrunchie for an on-trend way to hold your look in place.
Dressed Up Ponytail
Watch the tutorial above to learn how to dress up your low ponytail in less than five minutes.
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Half-Up
This half-up hairstyle is as simple as it gets for straight hair. Accessorizing your ‘do with a geometric hair clip can easily take it to the next level.
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Double Buns
If you’re looking for a low maintenance hairstyle you can achieve on second-day hair, you can’t go wrong with a low, double bun hairstyle. Apply a few spritzes of dry shampoo like Kérastase Fresh Affair Refreshing Dry Shampoo throughout your hair to give it a quick refresh before you style. Bonus? It smells delicious!
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Straight And Sleek
Working with pin-straight hair? Don’t change a thing! To keep your pin-straight strands smooth and frizz-free, apply a few spritzes of the Redken Frizz Dismiss Instant Deflate Oil-In Serum. The formula helps prevent excess volume, puffiness, and frizz while increasing manageability.
Fresh Affair Refreshing Dry Shampoo
A fine fragrance root and hair refreshing dry shampoo.
Frizz Dismiss Instant Deflate Hair Oil
A hair oil-in serum that prevents frizz, puffiness and excess volume.
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