3 easy hairstyles for instant elegance

Despite my true (and obvious) love of fashion, if there’s one belief I hold dear, it’s that your hair is, and will always be, your best accessory. No matter your makeup, skin or outfit situation, a woman with good hair knows no bounds. However, it can be tricky to find a hairstyle that works for you, especially if you’re trying to lean into your “elegant and refined” phase of life (aka your 30s). Therefore, to offer up chic and easy-to-replicate inspiration, we rounded up three hairstyles that will make you look instantly more refined — we swear!

Whether you’re dressing up for a wedding or want to look extra chic come date night, a classic half-up, half-down hairstyle will (almost) never do you wrong. If you want to look even more refined, try adding a bar clip in lieu of your classic claw clip to finish off the look.

Sleek, shiny, effortless: A classic blowout is a classic for a very good reason. Our tip to re-create Chiara Ferragni’s chic, polished look: Start by applying a blowdry or styling cream to damp hair, use a blowout-specific hot hair brush, and finish with a dot of hair oil on your ends for a stay-in-place, healthy shine.

If there’s ever been a hairstyle that inspires instant elegance, it’s a low chignon bun. The red carpet-friendly alternative to a messy top knot, a low chignon breeds maturity and refinement. The archnemesis to the low bun is messy flyaway hairs, so feel free to be liberal with the hairspray.