5 Easy to Maintain Hairstyles For Working Mums

Parenting can be quite tasking. Try juggling being a mum and having a full time career- this i must say is a lifetime job on its own. Working mums have their way of keeping it all together from the children’s attention to family needs etc. These women can be described as Super Mums. In the midst of all this juggles, we need to pay attention to our looks-time to look cool and trendy.

For instance, I have two boys + an 8 -5 job, I practically do not have time for complicated stuff. I need simple classy things, so  I go for looks that don’t require much and that are easy to maintain. This also involves every other thing from my clothes to my hair.

Considering that most working mums do not have the time for complicated things, these hairstyles will easily give us the trendy look without creeping into our “always” busy schedule.

Braids/Crotchet Braids

Braids are one of the oldest hairstyles of all time. They can be of simple or extremely intricate design, and are great for those of us who seem to have more bad hair days than good. Braids are a great and timeless style that one can dress up or down, and are perfect for busy/working moms. Even if you have short hair, you can still partake in the braid trend! It takes away the stress of having to style your hair, comb through and the ample amount of time you spend attending to your hair. All you have to do is pay a visit to the salon, request for braids you can conveniently rock for as long as you would like. As the day go by- you oil and style however you desire. Also, the Crochet Braids is not only easy to make, it also protects your hair line and edges preventing hair breakage.

Ponytail-Buns

Buns are a busy mum’s best friend. Park your hair into a ponytail and then make a Bun. Popularly called a Doughnut. All you are required to do every morning is use an Oil spray and brush the edges to make it smooth and neat. Then you are good to go, no time wasted. Still, you get the chic look. It’s super sexy, super easy to do, requires minimal effort, it is fun, and goes with almost any look. It is less stressful and can work for any weather condition. However, you should avoid pulling your hair too tightly into a ponytail/bun to prevent hairline breakage.

Dread locks

Commonly called dreads or locs, this is also synonymous with braids as well. They are ropelike strands of hair formed by matting/braiding the hair or one can decide to lock her natural hair. This has become quite popular with most career mums as it is easy to wear considering tight and busy schedule. You need not comb, brush or spend long hours getting a presentable look. With the dreads on, all you have to do is visit your stylist to get the desired style and you can rock away!

Wigs

This is the secret behind most creative hairstyles that mums wear- Wigs! They help you achieve a beautiful natural hair style. Times when you are cradled with the house chores/kids and can not spend long hours in the salon, you need not get worried, you have your wigs to cover up whenever you need to step out. You can always fall on your wigs for the beautiful hairstyles/classy look , then take it off when you are in the comfort and privacy of your home.

Corn rows

Cornrows are often formed in simple, straight lines in which the hair is braided very close to the scalp. As mothers,  the responsibility of managing the home, kids and a career is quite tasking leaving little or no room for that quality girl time you desire to spend on your hair. Cornrows are not only easy to make, they also give a chic professional look. It is also quick and effortless to make and wear: you do not need to brush, comb, style every morning. Simply oil your hair, wear your make up and you are good to go.