There’s an unwritten rule that as soon as that long-awaited out-of-office goes on, all effort goes out the window. It’s a time for embracing minimal habits that offer maximum impact – and when it comes to your hair, less really is more.

Effortless hair is all a matter of prep and the clever products you use, rather than extensive or laborious styling. Below, three of our favourite looks for holiday hair, with a few tips on how to nail them, Hershesons style.

Slick, twisted bun

Get the look: On damp or even dirty hair, apply plenty of Almost Everything Cream through roots and mid-lengths, then use our Everyday Essentials Brush to smooth lengths into a ponytail. Twist the hair in the ponytail and secure with a kirby grip or elastic band for a flyaway-free, but super chic, look.

Overnight waves

Get the look: If you’re someone who likes a tousled, beachy wave, then you have two options. Either plait nearly-dry hair before you go to sleep, then release come morning, or get acquainted with our new Multi-Tasker. Its Mermaid Waver attachment creates the perfect kinks in the hair and – because it uses thermal heat rather than air – they stay put for days. Apply a little Air Dry Spray for definition.

Half ponytail

Get the look: For those that want an in-between style that still looks polished but takes seconds to create, look no further than the half-ponytail. Simply section the upper layers of the hair into a ponytail and secure with a barrette or bow for an undone but party-appropriate look. For volume, grit and definition, work our Zhoosh through the hair – it will also help it hold.