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5 cheap ways to update your hairstyle without heading to the salon

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Side swept hair

Make a deep part in your hair and secure by using some holding spray or you can pin it on one side to keep it from moving about.

Try this new dry argan-oil infused texture spray for effortless, undone styles with long-lasting hold:

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Morroccanoil Dry Texture Spray 250ml – R385.00

Baby braids

Whether you are doing one tiny braid to break up the monotony of loose tresses or doing several upside down french braids and merging them into a top knot, baby braids are it this season and it's really the easiest way to add a vibe to straight-forward hairstyles.

Hair jewellery

Wrap it, pin it or crown it with hair accessories that'll up the ante on any plain 'do.

We adore these brass barrettes from local designer, Waif:

Slick it back

We love this look as it’s not time-consuming whatsoever, which means it’s a great fall-back hairdo when you're in a rush.

Don't make your hair completely wet - wait until it's at least 50% dry before running a conditioner through your hair and straightening it using a flat iron. We love using the ghd gold V® styler gift set (R 2499) with heat-resistant bag.

Read more: How to get the wet look

Knot it

Try the soft Bantu knot protective style.

"I have been protective styling consistently and plan to continue doing so until my hair is at my shoulders in an unstretched state. When I am tired of my braids and wigs, I revisit Bantu knots, making a few changes to reduce tension and the possibility of breakage," says Jascmeen of NaturallyCurly.

Here's how to achieve this look the easy way:

Images: Getty

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