Classic, chic bun
Blow out hair so it's smooth. Pull it back into a low or high ponytail and secure with an elastic. Twist the tail into a bun, tuck ends under, and secure with bobby pins.

Products
When you're in a hurry, skip blow-drying and apply a leave-in conditioner to damp hair. Our pick: Pantene Pro-V Silkening Transformation Creme, $5.)

Tame flyaways with a strong-hold hair spray. (Our pick: TRESemme Tres Two, $4.)

Tools:
A dryer with 1,850 watts or more will do the job fast. (Our pick: Infinity by Conair Cord-Keeper blow-dryer, $35.)