College life is chaotic AF, 8 AM lectures (why tho?), late-night assignment marathons, last-minute fest preps, surprise viva, and don’t forget… casual run-ins with your crush 👀.
In all this madness, who has the time (or energy) to spend an hour on their hair every morning?
Whether you wanna impress your crush, ace that presentation, or just feel cute on a random Tuesday, you can do it all without waking up an hour early.
We’ve rounded up the easiest, quickest, and trendiest hairstyles for your college life — from 5-minute rush days to full-on fest slay. Let’s gooo!
Quick 5-minute Hairstyles
1. Half Up Half Down
Half up, half down is that one girl who just nails the balance, proper when needed, fun when she wants. The kind of girl who aces her morning lectures and still has the energy for an impromptu canteen hangout. This hairstyle = the same vibe.
How to do it:
1. Start by applying heat protectant on your hair. Always protect before you style, bae.
2. Section your hair from ear to ear: one crown section and two side sections.
3. Now, gently detangle your hair.
4. Take a thin section of your hair and glide your styler straight down to straighten your hair.
5. From the mid-length, wrap your hair around your styler.
6. Hold for 5-8 seconds and then release. Repeat this across all sections to get those soft, bouncy waves.
7. Section off the top half of your hair — from above your temples — and secure it with a cute clip or hair tie.
8. Let the bottom half flow with those soft waves.
9. Use a serum or setting spray to lock in your style.
Bae Hack: Add a pearl clip, bow, or pastel scrunchie — makes the whole thing look ✨styled✨ even though it took you 5 mins.
2. Bubble Braid
You know those mornings when you want something more than a basic pony, but you’ve got exactly 7 minutes before you need to leave? Bubble Braid is your ride or die. It looks like you spent ages on it (spoiler: you didn’t) and gives instant cool girl energy perfect for fests, casual days, or just to flex on Insta.
How to do it:
1. Start by applying heat protectant on your hair.
2. Section your hair from ear to ear: one crown section and 2 side sections.
3. Now, gently detangle your hair.
4. Take a thin section of your hair and glide your blowbrush straight down to straighten your hair
5. Tie your hair in a mid or low ponytail- whatever feels cute.
6. Add another rubber band/elastic 2-3 inches down.
7. Now, gently tug the hair between the elastics to fluff it out into a cute little bubble.
8. Repeat this 2-3 times to create that full bubble braid.
9. Apply a hair serum/spray at the end to set your style.
Bae Hack: Match your elastics to your outfit or mix and match colours for a fun, playful vibe. Want a “Pinterest-y” look? Use satin or pearl elastics!
3. Sleek low bun
This is for those mornings when you woke up late, your hair is not cooperating, but you still need to look like you have your life together. You do Sleek Low Bun. It’s quick, clean, and works with literally any outfit, from oversized hoodies to kurtas.
How to do it:
1. Start by applying heat protectant on your hair.
2. Section your hair from ear to ear — one crown section and two side sections.
3. Gently detangle your hair with a brush or wide-tooth comb.
4. Take a thin section of hair and glide your styler straight down to straighten it.
5. Repeat this on all sections.
6. Use a tail comb to create a sharp middle part.
7. Pull your hair into a low ponytail at the nape of your neck.
8. Twist the ponytail and wrap it into a neat bun. Secure with bobby pins.
9. Apply a light hair serum or spray to tame flyaways and lock the style.
Bae Hack: Pair with chunky hoops or a bold lipstick, you’ll look “put-together” even if you barely made it to class.
Presentation Ready Hairstyles
1. Sleek High Ponytail
Presentation day? Time to pull out your power look. Sleek High Pony = instant “I mean business” vibe; whether you’re presenting in front of the whole class or low-key hoping to catch your crush’s eye from the front row. Bonus? It snatches your whole face and makes you look extra sharp.
How to do it:
1. Start by applying heat protectant on your hair.
2. Section your hair from ear to ear: one crown section and two side sections.
3. Gently detangle your hair.
4. Take a thin section of hair and glide your hairstyler straight down to straighten it.
5. Repeat this on all sections until your hair is super sleek and smooth.
6. Brush all your hair upward, aim for a high ponytail at the crown of your head using a flat brush for a clean, bump-free finish.
7. Secure with a strong elastic.
8. Take a small section from the ponytail, wrap it around the elastic, and pin it underneath.
9. Run your styler over the length of the ponytail for that final SleekAF finish.
10. Apply a light hair serum or spray to tame flyaways and lock the style.
Bae Hack: Pair with sharp eyeliner or a blazer — your “I came to slay” look is complete.
2. Sleek Open Hair
Sometimes you don’t want anything fancy, you just want your hair to look flawless. Sleek open hair is that go-to for presentation days, panel discussions, or when you want to feel like a Pinterest inspo board. It’s simple, polished, and works with literally every outfit.
How to do it:
1. Start by applying heat protectant on your hair.
2. Section your hair: top crown section first, then sides.
3. Gently detangle your hair.
4. Take a thin section of hair and glide your multistyler straight down to smooth it.
5. Repeat on all sections: work methodically so everything looks even and sleek.
6. Once all hair is straightened, use a tail comb to part your hair: middle part for a classic sleek look, or side part if that’s more your vibe.
7. Run your styler once more on the top layer of hair for a polished finish.
8. Apply a light hair serum or spray to tame flyaways and lock the style.
Bae Hack: Tuck one side behind your ear and wear bold earrings: it will instantly elevate the look and frame your face beautifully.
3. Double Dutch Braids
When you’ve got a long day of classes, a back-to-back presentation, or you just want your hair out of your face but still looking cute, Double Dutch Braids are the perfect move. They’re neat, structured, and keep your hair in place all day (aka zero stress during your speech!).
How to do it:
1. Part your hair down the middle and divide it into two sections.
2. Start Dutch braiding from the top of one side.
3. To do a Dutch braid: take a small piece from the top and split it into three tiny sections.
4. Begin braiding by crossing the side pieces under the middle one (not over like a regular braid).
5. As you go, keep adding small sections of hair into each outer strand.
6. Keep braiding close to your scalp; this gives that raised braid look.
7. Once you reach the nape of your neck, braid the remaining hair normally and tie with a rubber band.
8. Repeat the same steps on the other side.
9. Keep the braids tight and close to the scalp for a clean finish.
10. Secure both braids with hair ties.
Bae Hack: Doing a presentation and heading to a college event later? Keep the braids in during the day, and open them up in the evening, you’ll have soft waves ready for your night-out look.
Fests Hairstyles
1.Soft Curls
Fests = your time to be the main character. Soft curls are the easiest way to turn up the glam — they make any outfit look elevated, they move beautifully in photos, and yes, you’ll catch compliments all night. If you’ve saved 238 'Pinterest curls' pics, this is your sign to finally recreate them.
How to do it:
1. Start by applying heat protectant on your hair.
2. Section your hair from ear to ear: one crown section and two side sections.
3. Now, gently detangle your hair.
4. Take a thin section of your hair and glide your styler straight down to straighten your hair.
5. From the mid-length, wrap your hair around your styler.
6. Hold for 5-8 seconds and then release. Repeat this across all sections to get those soft, bouncy waves.
7. Let the waves cool, then gently finger-comb them for that undone beachy look.
8. Use a serum or setting spray to lock in your style.
2. Space Buns
Fests, theme parties, college nights, and some occasions just call for fun hair. Space buns are playful, trendy, and totally Gen-Z, and trust us, they photograph SO well. Plus, they keep your hair up and out of your way so you can dance your heart out.
How to do it:
1. Start by applying heat protectant on your hair. Always protect before you style, bae.
2. Section your hair from ear to ear: one crown section and two side sections.
3. Now, gently detangle your hair.
4. Take a thin section of your hair and glide your styler straight down to straighten your hair.
5. Repeat this on all sections of your hair to get that sleek look.
6. Now, part your hair down the middle.
7. Take each side and pull into high pigtails, secure with elastics.
8. Twist each pigtail into a bun and pin in place (keep it tight or messy), up to you.
9. Pull out a few face-framing strands for a playful vibe.
10. Apply a hair serum/spray at the end to set your style.
Bae Hack: Add sparkly clips or colourful scrunchies to your buns — the more fun, the better.
3. Big Bouncy Blowout
If your vibe for the night is walk in and turn heads, Big Bouncy Blowout is the move. Think: freshers, annual fest, concerts, or even date nights. It gives that “just stepped out of a salon” energy, but you can do it yourself. And YES, it looks amazing in reels and selfies.
How to do it:
1. Start by applying a heat protectant to prep your skin
2. Section your hair from ear to ear: one crown section and 2 side sections.
3. Now, gently detangle your hair.
4. Take a section from one of the sides. Place the blowbrush inward, near the roots, and roll the brush slowly away from the face to the ends.
5. Use high tension while you roll - the tighter the roll, the bigger the bounce.
6. And there you go, it's done- so easy!
7. Repeat this on the rest of your hair.
Bae Hack: To lock in all that bounce and movement, finish with a hairspray; it keeps the drama in your hair, not your day.
The One Styling Bestie You Need
You’ve seen the styles — Half Up, Sleek Pony, Big Blowout… and guess what? You don’t need 5 different tools (or a salon) to pull them off.
You only need one — Bombae’s Hairess 3-in-1 MultiStyler (aka the styling bestie that actually shows up for your college life). What Makes Hairess a Total College Girl Essential:
2 Attachments = Infinite Styles:
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Dryer head → fast drying when you’re rushing to get ready.
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Styler + Volumiser head → for sleek hair, soft curls, big blowouts, and more — all with ONE tool.
Ionic Tech
Ionic technology releases negative ions that break down water droplets faster → This means your hair dries quicker without roughing up the cuticle. Result? Less frizz, more shine, smoother strands — even after battling auto rides, campus humidity, or packed lecture halls.
Adjustable Temp Settings:
Low heat for fine hair, Medium for medium textured girls, and higher heat for thicker hair — plus a cool shot to lock your style in place.
Wrapping Up
So bae, whether it’s a 5-minute fix for your 8 AM class, a sleek vibe for presentation days, or full-on glam for fest nights — you’ve got the styles, and now you’ve got the tool. With Bombae’s Hairess, great hair days aren’t rare anymore — they’re just part of your everyday vibe. So go ahead: style it, slay it, and OWN your campus look. SmoothAF hair? It’s literally one plug away. 💁🏻♀️✨
