5 Quick, No-Fuss Hairstyling Tips For Your Virtual Meetings

While there are benefits to committing to an all-natural look (physically, for your skin and hair, and perhaps mentally, for your confidence), you might be aching to get ready for a social event, even if said social event is a weekly touch-base with co-workers. And that's OK! For some, getting primped and preened can offer some semblance of routine in this time of uncertainty.

If your grease is past the point of no return, perhaps the best move is not to fight it at all. Rather, accept the grease; better yet—make it your own. 

Whether you go full pigtails or opt for an elegant French braid down your back, rely on those plaits to keep your hair out of your face (and away from the view of others, if you choose). Plus, pulling your hair up and away can help you resist the urge to twirl your fingers through your strands, which as we know can lead to even more oil and frizz. 

Perhaps the best way to take the attention away from an untamed mane is to add an accessory. Have greasy roots? A headband is your new best friend. Suffering from split ends? Weave a colorful scarf into a side braid.

If wearing zero makeup isn't something you want to do, you can of course take a peek into your makeup bag. There are plenty of effortless makeup tricks you can turn to that aren't a full face of makeup. Makeup, let's remember, isn't all-in or all-out; there's a spectrum of looks you can pull inspo from. Let's say you might want to steer clear of the heavy-duty foundation, but a swipe of brow gel or mascara can help you feel more put-together, even if you have a strict, sweatpants-only quarantine uniform.  

For makeup artist Elyse Frieri, store manager at clean beauty retailer Credo, she's partial to a pop of color on the lips to help them stand out. Choose a fun shade you normally wouldn't go for (it's the time to experiment, after all), and tap the product onto the center of your lips and on the apples of your cheeks to give them some camera-friendly color. 

You can also throw a cream highlighter into the mix: "Adding a touch of dewy finish to the center of your eyelids and inner corners of the eyes will make them look bright and awake," says makeup artist Jenny Patinkin. As for that unforgiving computer screen glare, Patinkin recommends tapping some loose powder on the T-zone—especially on the forehead where the camera tends to reflect the most light. Just a touch of product can work wonders.