Mornings in Singapore are busy, and you shouldn’t have to spend an hour in front of the mirror to look good for work [1]. To style your hair quickly and well, you need to have the right base, which is a great haircut, and learn a few basic techniques.
At SalonPlus, our stylists are experts at giving you precise style haircuts that will make your daily routine easier [2]. This guide shows you how to get 10 professional looks in 10 minutes or less. It also lists the salon services and products that will help them last from your first meeting until after-work drinks.
The Salon Cut That Makes Styling Easier Is the First Step
Before we get into the styles, keep in mind that 80% of the battle is getting the right haircut [3]. When you go to SalonPlus in Singapore for a consultation with a hairstylist, you can ask for a cut that is easy to style:
- Long Layers: To add movement and make waves easy.
- Blunt, Healthy Ends: To make a sleek, heavy ponytail that looks great.
- Face-Framing Layers: To make half-up styles look better and softer.
- Uniform Length with Texture: For looks that are quick and messy but still look good.
If you get this foundation at a hair salon in Singapore like ours, styling your hair every day will go from being a chore to a quick, enjoyable routine.
10 Styles for the Office in 10 Minutes
1. The Polished Low Ponytail
Steps: 1) Use a light serum to smooth out flyaways. 2) Brush your hair down to the back of your neck. 3) Use a hair tie to hold it in place. 4) Important Tip: Take a small piece of hair from underneath the ponytail, wrap it around the base to hide the tie, and use a bobby pin to hold it in place.
Salon Cut: A blunt cut or long layers for a smooth, thick tail [3].
Product Suggestion: A lightweight smoothing serum or pomade to keep flyaways in check [4].
2. The Easy Low Bun
Steps: 1) Make a low ponytail. 2) Twist the ponytail tightly until it curls up on itself. 3) To make a bun, wrap the twist around the base. 4) Use pins to hold it in place, but leave a few pieces around the face loose to make it softer.
Supporting Salon Cut: Hair that is all one length or has a few layers and holds a twist well.
Product Suggestion: A texturizing spray on damp hair before styling gives the bun some grip [4].
3. The Half-Up Twisted Crown
Steps: 1) Grab two small pieces of hair in front of your temples. 2) Twist each part back and use a small clip to hold them together at the back of your crown. 3) To make the twists look softer and fuller, gently pull on them to loosen them.
Salon Cut Support: Any length with some layers around the face.
Product Suggestion: A hairspray with a light hold to keep the twist in place without making it stiff [4].
4. The Sleek Blowout (with a round brush trick)
Steps: 1) Put a heat protectant on hair that has been towel-dried. 2) Divide the top layer of your hair into sections and clip them up. 3) Use a medium-round brush to roll the under-layers under and blow-dry each one for 30 seconds. 4) Let the top layer go, brush it out, and leave.
Supporting Salon Cut: This method works best on blunt cuts that are medium to long in length [3].
Product Suggestion: A blow-dry spray or cream to make your hair dry faster and shine more [4].
5. The Tousled Textured Bob
Steps: 1) Put a texturizing cream or mousse on hair that is either wet or dry. 2) With a flat iron or curling wand, take random 1-inch pieces and twist them away from your face for 5 seconds each. You don’t need to make any specific curls. 3) Turn your head over, run your fingers through your hair, and then turn it back.
Supporting Salon Cut: A bob or lob with layers inside that add texture [3].
Product Suggestion: A cream or paste that adds texture to the ends [4].
6. The Simple Headband Style
Steps: 1) Put a wide piece of fabric or a sleek headband over your dry hair, just behind your hairline. 2) Put all of your loose hair behind your ears and under the headband. 3) To make it look softer, gently pull out a few small pieces around your face.
Supporting Salon Cut: Works with almost any cut, but especially those with bangs or layers that frame the face.
Product Suggestion: A light-hold spray to keep shorter pieces in place [4].
7. The Quick Braided Accent
Steps: 1) Take a small piece of hair near your temple on one side of your part. 2) Make a simple three-strand braid, adding more hair as you go back toward your ear. 3) Use a clear elastic to hold the end in place and tuck it behind your ear.
Salon Cut Support: Medium to long hair, especially if it has layers that can be easily added.
Product Suggestion: A light styling cream to keep the braid from getting flyaways [4].
8. The soft waves (with a flat iron)
Steps: 1) Cut your hair into pieces that are 1 to 2 inches long. 2) Hold the flat iron close to the roots, turn it 180 degrees away from your face, and slowly slide it down the length of the hair. 3) Do this again and again, paying special attention to the middle and ends. 4) Run your fingers through the waves to break them up.
Supporting Salon Cut: Long layers are the best way to get soft, flowing waves [3].
Suggestion for a product: This style needs a heat protectant spray [4].
9. The Slicked-Back Pony (for hair that is already dirty)
Steps: 1) Put a strong-hold gel or pomade on the front and edges that have been dampened with water or a spray. 2) Use a fine-tooth comb to smooth hair back into a mid- or high ponytail. 3) Make sure it’s tight. The gel will dry to a smooth, frizz-free finish.
Supporting Salon Cut: Works best on hair that is all one length or has a blunt cut.
Product Suggestion: A gel or pomade that holds hair in place well [4].
10. The Clip-Up with Accessories
Steps: 1) Make a deep side part. 2) Take a piece of hair from the heavier side and twist it back loosely. 3) Use one or two decorative clips to hold it in place at the back of your head. Let the rest of your hair fall naturally.
Supporting Salon Cut: A lob (long bob) or longer hair with some texture [3].
Product Suggestion: A texturizing spray gives the hair grip, which keeps the clip in place [4].
A Tip for Staying Healthy in Singapore’s Humidity
After styling, spray a light mist of flexible-hold hairspray on the roots and other places that tend to get frizzy [1], [4]. If your roots are oily, keep a small bottle of dry shampoo in your desk drawer for a quick pick-me-up.
Get a haircut that fits your morning routine.
When you cut your hair with purpose, these styles are the quickest and most flattering [3]. You can get the perfect base for these looks by talking to a hairstylist in Orchard at SalonPlus [2].
Go to SalonPlus at Far East Plaza for a precise cut that makes every busy morning an opportunity to look good for work.
References
[1] National Environment Agency (NEA), Singapore. (2023). Climate of Singapore.
[2] SalonPlus. (2023). Client Consultation and Personalized Styling.
[3] Modern Salon Magazine. (2023). The Stylist’s Guide to Low-Maintenance, High-Impact Haircuts.
[4] SalonPlus. (2023). Professional Product Recommendations and Application Guide