While we’ve seen some majorly cooked TikTok “hacks” that should be avoided at all costs, the video-sharing platform can actually be a goldmine for brilliant hair hacks if you look in the right places.
In what is a true godsend for people such as myself who CBF to do more than chucking your locks into a messy bun that’s straight-up unfashionably messy, we’ve rounded up the best easy hair hacks courtesy of some crafty netizens.
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‘90s Half Ponytail
@bibi_isabella4 Bella Hadid pony hair in 15 seconds 💫 #bellahadidhairstyle #fyp #hairtutorial #bellahadidponytail #foryou #hairchallenge #bellahadid
♬ Little Things x Gypsy Woman – L BEATS MASHUP – Jorja Smith
This simple yet cute ’90s half-up tutorial by user @bibi_bagnall will have you rocking this adorable yet glam style in as fast as ten minutes. Bella Hadid who?!
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Sock curls
https://www.tiktok.com/@katesal693/video/6751480224086494470?u_code=d9hj1ejld3f911&language=en×tamp=1583761285&utm_campaign=client_share&app=musically&utm_medium=ios&user_id=%206766692160051446789&tt_from=sms&utm_source=sms&source=h5_m
While sock curls have been around for yonks, the method recently made a comeback thanks to TikTok’s #SockCurlChallenge – and @katesal693’s step-by-step guide makes it a cinch to get those brilliant, boho mermaid-esque curls.
Hide your hair tie
@braidsbycolor Hide your hair tie! #hair #tiktokhair #hairstyle #hairtutorial #ponytail #beauty #fyp #glam
Instantly upgrade your hair from casual to sophisticated with this easy hair tie hiding trick by crafty hair hacker @learnwithlati.
Bubble braids
@macy.blackwell Easy #bubblebraid hair tutorial! #hairstyles #hairbraid #braidstyles #springhair #hairby_chrissy
Bubble braids are the hair trend du jour across TikTok, so be sure to jump on the bandwagon with this expert demonstration by user @macy.blackwell.
Curls without a curler
@priyanka_vkarma Hair curling hacks 🤪 Whixh one is your favorite ✌️ comment 🙏🏻#bestfaceforward #hairstyletutorial #easyhair #tiktoktraditions #hairhacks #haircurl
Using a bobby pin, a fork, and a makeup brush, a genius user by the name of @priyanka_vkarma showcased her makeup MacGuyvery skills by creating three different styles of ringlet curls with just a hair straightener on each of the household items.
Dry hair without a towel
@lovechloejane how I dry my hair without a towel, set my curls, give my roots volume and just make my life 200% better with an old teeshirt 😄🌼 #curlyhair #lifehack
In this nifty hack, @lovwchlowjane provides step-by step instructions on how to tie a shirt over your hair to dry it instead of a towel.
By opting for a shirt instead of the traditional method, the wearer will apparently suffer from less breakage due to the more delicate fabric. Genius!
