Hair Goodies.

These are my go-to hair tools for romantic (read: effortless), easy hair ‘dos.

Comb. Frederic Fekkai products are worth the splurge, and the comb I received in the Travel Kit is my favorite! I use it right after washing my hair to gently untangle and smooth.

Hair ties. Mane Message hair ties were introduced to me by Lara Ramos and Meg Biram (two lovely bloggers). These gentle, pretty elastics look as lovely on your wrist as they do on your ponytail. If you need to run an errand on the subway with your hair tied back, and want your strands kink-free when you’re back in the office with your hair down, these are the ties for you.

Hair pins. These pins are perfect for creating a voluminous top knot, low chignon, or french twist with precision. I keep mine in a candy tin on my bathroom shelf to keep them easily accessible.

Hair elastics. A stretchy, no-damage hair tie in a color that matches your hair (we’re not in middle school any more), is the perfect addition to your hair wardrobe. I like these when I want my hair up and out of the way, all day.

Teasing brush. This brush is more than a teasing brush. I use the pointed end to part my hair (especially for a dry-shampoo root spray), and the wiry bristles can pump up the volume or slick back a halo of flyaways, depending on how you use it.