4 Easy and stylish Back-to-Work hairstyles

Back to school has a particular talent for speeding up the pace. Appointments pile up, mornings get shorter, and between two coffees, one question keeps coming up in front of the mirror: how to style your hair quickly without sacrificing style?

Good news: there's no need to spend twenty minutes in the bathroom to add character to an outfit. This season, back-to-school hairstyles embrace spontaneous elegance, achieved with a few simple gestures and the right hair accessory.

Sculptural bun, seemingly messy bun, sophisticated half-updo, or revisited French twist: here are four easy and quick hairstyles for active women, to adopt from Monday morning to Friday night with Mauliébris pieces.

1. The twisted bun and its hair pin: minimalist chic

There's something timeless about a tight bun. Graphic, neat, almost architectural, it instantly clears the face and gives an outfit just the right dose of sophistication. It's the ideal hairstyle for rushed mornings when you still want to look perfectly put together.

To create it, pull your hair back, then firmly twist the lengths. Then, coil the twist to form a compact bun and secure it with the Eyelets hair pin.

The pin goes through the bun and holds the twist in place while becoming a true element of the look. A few seconds are enough to transform a very simple hairstyle into an almost jewel-like touch.

The fashion detail: wear it with a perfectly defined part and slicked-back hair to accentuate its minimalist side. With a white shirt, a fine knit, or a structured leather jacket, the effect is particularly striking.

2. The messy bun with a small claw clip: effortless elegance

In contrast to the ultra-neat bun, the messy bun cultivates a deliberately imperfect look. A few strands escape, volumes are soft, and the gesture seems effortless. And that's precisely what gives it all its charm.

Simply gather your hair as if to make a bun, twist it lightly, and secure it with a small size S hair clip. A clip like the Eyelet Only is particularly suitable for this hairstyle.

No need to strive for symmetry: the messy bun is more interesting when it retains a bit of movement. You can optionally leave a few strands loose around the face to soften the result.

It's also one of those quick hairstyles for long or medium-length hair that can be redone almost anywhere: before a meeting, leaving the subway, or when loose hair starts to become cumbersome in the middle of the day.

The fashion detail: pair it with beautiful earrings or a bold pair of glasses. The contrast between the relaxed hairstyle and a more sophisticated accessory works wonderfully.

3. The half-updo with a barrette: the new generation classic

The half-updo regularly reappears in hair trends, and for good reason: it has the best of both worlds. It frees the face while retaining the movement and volume of loose hair.

To create it, simply take the strands from each side of the face and gather them at the back of the head. Secure them with a size M barrette.

For thick hair, which requires more space and hold, opt for a large curved barrette, like the large barrette from the Eyelets line. Its shape naturally accommodates the hair's volume rather than trying to flatten it.

The half-updo works equally well on straight hair as on wavy or curly lengths. It can be very neat for a preppy look or slightly loosened for something more romantic.

The fashion detail: place the barrette high enough at the back of the head to create a slight volume at the crown. A very simple way to give the hairstyle more presence.

4. The French twist with a clip: French chic in a few steps

This is probably the hairstyle that best summarizes this back-to-school season: sophisticated in appearance, surprisingly simple to create. The French twist leaves its image as a formal hairstyle to become an everyday option.

Pull your hair back as if to form a low ponytail, then twist the lengths upwards against your head. Tuck the ends inside the twist (or let them slightly peek out for a more contemporary version) then secure the hairstyle with a clip.

The choice of size depends primarily on your hair: a size M clip may suffice for fine hair or a lighter twist, while a size L clip will offer more hold when the hair is thicker. A Wave M clip in particular makes it easy to recreate this iconic hairstyle.

The result? A clear nape, an instantly more elongated silhouette, and that very French impression of having put in little effort to achieve a lot of style.

The fashion detail: don't necessarily try to hide all the ends. A few lengths peeking out from the clip instantly modernize the French twist.

Hair accessories, new back-to-school essentials

This back-to-school season, four options are enough to build your hair wardrobe: the twisted bun with a hair stick, the messy bun secured with a small size S clip, the half-updo with a barrette, and the French twist with a clip adapted to hair thickness.

Four hairstyles, a few minutes in front of the mirror, and the same idea: days can be busy, but style remains light.