A bad hair day is not something I take lightly. I think the majority of ladies can agree that the status of one’s hair can make or break the mood of the entire day. What better way to solve such woes than a simple, sleek style like the low bun, which has been seen all over the Fall runway and red carpets alike. The low bun is a glamourous yet effortless look that is not only so on trend this season, but also so easy to attain, it’s positively foolproof.

Getting the look is a cinch:

1. Coat damp hair with a volumizer and blow-dry straight.

(Serge Normant Meta Lush Volumizer, $23, available at Sephora)

2. After partying, pull hair into a low ponytail, securing with an elastic.

(Goody Ouchless Mini Elastics, available at Shoppers Drug Mart)

3. Next, mist hair with a shine spray to create a sleek finish.

(Redken ShineFlash 02 Glistening Mist)

4. Twist the ponytail into a chignon as loose or tight as desired and secure with a U-pin.

(Goody U hair pins, available at Walmart, Jean Coutu, Loblaws and London Drugs)

5. Set with a finishing spray and you’re good to go!

(Bumble and Bumble Does It All Styling Spray, $14 available at Sephora)

The low bun is a look that’s sophisticated yet perfect for those days when wearing your hair down just doesn’t feel like an option. Bad hair days banished and keeping on trend? We’d say it’s the best of both worlds!

Inspiration Image: Alberta Ferretti backstage via style.com and Beauty Blitz

By: Ashley De Filippis, Toronto

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