ICYMI, the slicked-back bun has had a MAJOR moment over the last couple of years. HUGE.

While we once would've spent ages styling our hair for 'going out', these days we're after something that's sleek and simple - and a minimalist bun is where it's all at.

Being in lockdown for 84 years meant we didn't have to take AGES styling our hair. We slathered on masks. Bought some Olaplex. Slicked it all back.

See? Polished. Chic. No-fuss.

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But if you've been rocking the same look for a while now and looking for a way to switch things up - we get it. Sometimes you just need a lil change.

So, here are seven other effortless styles that are chic and easy.

1. Stretchy headbands.

Call mum, I'm scared.

I joke! I joke. Headbands are officially back in and looking cool again! No, not those weird knitted ones or the ones that used to hurt the back of your ears - we're talking about the soft, jersey ones you loop over your face.

Worn with your hair out, it's the easiest way to pull everything back and open up your face with zero effort.

Lauren Conrad would be SO proud, you guys.

2. Messy topknot.

While we all bloody froth over a polished, sleek hair look, there's always something so sexy about a messy bun. Swept off your face in a topknot, you can team it with a few soft tendrils which frame the face for a casual, 'undone' look.

The best part? It's the perfect style for dirty hair. In fact, the dirtier the better.

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We know,we know! How do you get it looking so lustrous? So perfectly undone? So... non-Miss Trunchbull like?

All fair questions, friends. The good news is that celebrity hairstylist Chris Appleton answered all of them in a recent TikTok.

So, if you're looking for the quickest and easiest way to nail a messy topknot, follow his steps below (it's perfect for thick or thin hair):