If you don’t work from home but go to work, you probably puzzle not only over your outfits but also over your makeup and hair, too. This roundup is right for gals who have long hair and every day have to think how to style it fast and look professional, we’ve gathered the best up-to-date ideas for you, take a look!
Accessories You’ll Need
I strongly recommend to get a bit of accessories that will help you make hairstyles and raise the level of each style you make. If we take current trends, these can be padded headbands for an Old Money feel, claw clips, perhaps minimalist gold ones, and some hair pins and barrettes. Stylish minimalist metallic accessories can accent a ponytail, a braid and a half updo.
Ponytails
The most popular hairstyle for work is a ponytail because it’s easy to make on the go and it can fit any outfit. If you want a professional look, you may go for a sleek ponytail, a high, midi or low one, with straightened hair and a simple elastic or even cover this elastic with your hair. A little bit of waves will help you vary the look and a catchy gold accessory will make your look bolder.
A low ponytail accented with a gold hair piece raises the look to the new level.
A sleek low pony with perfectly straightened hair is perfect to make your look professional.
A midi sleek ponytail is paired with a sleek top for a refined and professional look.
A classic midi ponytail is done with a sleek top and curled ends for a classic look.
A low ponytail can look more volumetric if you add a slight wave to it.
This messy low ponytail features a twisted detail and some texture, this is a great alternative to a basic sleek one. (via therighthairstyles).
A midi bubble ponytail can be a nice solution to rock to look stylish and eye-catchy.
Buns
This is the most popular type of updo for work because we all love buns, whether they are top, midi or low, and they are easy to make. Accent your bun with a large and catchy hair piece, go for some stylish hairpins around. This type of hairstyle will always be the leader of all work-appropriate ones.
This elegant formal bun with a sleek top is a chic hairstyle suitable for all kinds of formal occasions and for work, too.
This low bun features some volume and a sleek top and looks professional.
A messy bun is also a thing, and you can make one on the go.
A little bit messy low bun paired wiht a super sleek top is always a good idea to look work-appropriate.
A knotted low bun with some hair framing the face is a lovely idea for a relaxed yet chic work look.
A midi ballerina bun with a hair pin is a cool solution and an alternative to a low bun.
Sleek and refined low bun is accented with rose gold hair pins, and it looks amazing.
A sleek low bun with a perfect sleek top is the most classic solution for work.
A wrapped low bun with some face-framing hair is a lovely idea that will be suitable not only for work.
This sleek wrapped low bun is a lovely solution for a girl who goes to the office. (via mychicobsession).
This stylish low bun is accented with a gold hair pin, and it looks stylish and work-appropriate. (via flawlesshair).
Half Updos
A half updo is a nice idea if you want to show off your locks, and it’s stil comfortable enough as it keeps your hair off the face. There are many ideas to go for, and I’d offer sleeker and minimalist ones, perhaps with a ponytail. Accent your half updo with some stylish accessory or a hair pin and it will look chic.
This sleek half updo is secured with a trendy claw clip, and it's simple and elegant.
A half updo can look very stylish and professional if you make it sleek and add a chic accessory.
This gorgeous half updo with balayage and waves is secured with a glam gold barrette, and it shows all the beauty of the locks.
Show off your locks going for an updo with some rhinestone hair pins that will just keep some hair in place. (via memorandum).
A modern version of a half updo is with a ponytail, which is accented with a gold hair piece.
This half updo is secured with a chic pearl hair clip, which gives an Old Money vibe to the look.
Other Ideas
Braids are not that professional but a bubble braid or a ponytail can be a nice idea for work. Updos of all kinds are also perfect for work, these can be French twists, simple updos secured with some accessory and so on. No time for a hairstyle? Go for hair down and a padded headband and voila, Old Money vibe is here.
This French twist secured with a claw clip is a lovely idea as this is a classic hairstyle done with a trendy accessory.
This French twist with face-framing locks is a lovely solution for many occasions including work.
This French twist updo is secured with a hair pin, and some hair is left for a more relaxed look.
This updo is styled with a padded headband for an Old Money Feel.
A midi messy ballerina bun with some face-framing hair looks very sophisticated.
A padded headband is always a good idea for an Old Money vibe, and it doesn't require real styling.
This complicated updo is a cool way to keep your hair in place all day long and a chic barrette will add a modern feel to it.
A simple updo done with a trendy hair clip looks both classic and trendy.
This complicated updo will fit many occasions, and if you feel like looking wow today, choose it.
I love this whimsical and girlish updo that is secured with a small trendy claw clip in gold. (via alexgaboury).
A bubble braid is a non-typical hairstyle for work but a comfortable one.
