As busy women with careers to concentrate on and families to take care of, looking after yourself may be the least of your priorities. What with making sure everyone’s dressed, fed, and out of the house in the mornings, it's a wonder you can still manage to primp and prettify amidst all your daily activities!

When a trip to the salon can’t be squeezed in, try these no-fuss hairstyles that are sure to punch up your everyday look. In just a few easy steps, you can look polished while attending a school meeting or when on a date night with the hubby.

(First published in the May 2007 issue of Good Housekeeping Philippines, Good looks section as "Fuss-free hairstyles;" photos by Ocs Alvarez; adapted for use in Female Network)

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