Off-Duty Model Hair Lookbook: 7 Effortless & Chic Hairstyles to Try

Looking for off-duty model hair inspo for when you’re just having one of  those  hair days? Save and use our lookbook for the next time you need a super easy and super chic low-maintenance hairstyle.

Inspired by looks from our (and your) fave female models, we’ve collected some of the most stunningly effortless and effortlessly stunning hairstyles you can do yourself at home.

Think low-maintenance, effortless, and non-time-consuming hairstyles that look absolutely killer, whether you're having a day running errands or going out for a girlie lunch.

Who doesn't love that vibe?

Before we get into the details, below is a selection of our stunning extensions that will make your off-duty model look even more effortless (if that's possible!). Shop today and get 10% off* your order!

Below is a stunning selection of low-maintenance hairstyles created by literal models during their non-shooting days.

Whether they're on holiday, out with friends, or going shopping, these girlies know what they're doing when it comes to making effortless hairstyles look *chefs kiss*.

Duh? They are models, after all. Anything they do goes.

Unless they decide to bring back the naughties' backcombing era, in which case, we'll probably pass.

Let's get into our round-up. 

This cute look from new-gen model Kendall Jenner is giving us serious cottage-core vibes. Hence the name.

As you can see, Kendall is wearing this style for her 29th birthday celebrations, but you can tell it's a casual event from what she's wearing, the background, and, of course, the casual hairstyle.

By the looks of things, all she's done is slick back half of her hair into a ponytail.

You can still see some wispy hairs above her ears and around the sides, but we think that adds more depth to the look. It doesn't always have to be super neat and tidy.

This look is off-duty model 101, and we loveeee it.

Getting the look, as with all the styles in this round-up, will be quick and easy as long as you have the right products.

For this one, we recommend our Mini RiRi 16" Wrap-Around Ponytail. Of course, if you have longer hair than Kendall, you can try one of our longer ponytail extensions. We'll show you a few below.

Simply start by sectioning your hair and tying the top half into a ponytail . In Kendall's look, the ponytail looks like it sits around the middle of her head, so don't go too high up with this one, or you'll lose the cottage-core cute girl vibes.

Don't worry too much about slicking down your baby hairs, and when you're ready, install your ponytail extension.

See, how effortless is that? That's gonna be the theme through the rest of these hairstyles, so if that sounds like a bit of you, keep reading.

Now, if you thought the first one was cute, we'd love to know what you think about this gorgeous look.

Pigtail plaits are alwaysa good idea. Perfect for the beach, errands, or sunbathing in the garden. Any hairstyle that keeps the strands out of our face when we're busy is a win in our books.

Bella Hadid is known for her slick-back hairstyles, so when we see something like this, we know she's really on her day off. Love.

This look's chic messiness is literally perfection. It truly looks like she did this look the night before, but it still looks gorgeous.

This style is perfect if you have tape-in extensions or another form of semi-permanent extensions.

Literally, all you have to do is part your hair down the middle, bring both sides of your hair to the front, and begin plaiting each side, starting from just below your ear.

If you have face-framing strands of hair or bangs, leave them out of the plait —they'll add to the messy look we're going for.

Voila, perfect pigtail braids for a super low-maintenance look.

Everyone loves a beachy wave, and who better to get inspo from than the Gigi Hadid? While her sister went for more of an out-your-face look, Gigi is fully embracing the messy vibes , and we can't be mad at that.

Beach waves are perfect if you literally have zerotime in the morning. Just get up and go, whether that's down to the pool, out for a walk, or out for a nice bunch.

It's so simple, but it has such an impact that we just had to include it on our list.

Getting the look is as simple as the hairstyle itself. It doesn't involve any kind of updo and definitely doesn't require any heat treatment.

Just double fishtail braid your hair overnight , and when you undo the plaits in the morning, you’ll have gorg beachy waves.

Sea salt spray or texturising spray will also help for an au-naturel beachy look.

And if you want even more length and volume, our 22" Brushed Out Waves Clip-In Extension is our dirty little secret to achieving a Gigi-esque look.

This bad boy is one of our best sellers, and our girlies at RiRi absolutely love it. You can dress it up or down, depending on where you're going, but to keep within the off-duty model vibe, we recommend keeping it casual.

If you are jetting off, make sure you read our guide below on how to look after your extensions while you’re on holiday. You might just regret it otherwise.

There's something about these new-gen models that looks seriously good with an effortless, kinda messy hairstyle, and Emily Ratajwowski is with them.

The curtain bangs make this hairstyle seriously come to life. They frame her face perfectly without making the supermodel look too boxy.

While we can't have this woman's face, we can replicate her off-duty hairstyle. This is how...

Please, put the hair cutting scissors down and let your hair stylist do the work for you. Curtain bangs require a specific technique to achieve the perfect shape and style, and hacking at your own hair will surely result in disaster.

Tell your stylist you want to try out curtain bangs, and they’ll be able to cut them in properly for you, taking into account your hair type, face shape, and the overall look you want.

Cutting bangs is a big commitment, and if you're not totally sold on the idea, we understand why you might not wanna make that kind of permanent change.

But that doesn't mean you can't give this style a go.

Luckily for you, here at RiRi, our RiRi X Sabrina Clip-In Fringe will help you achieve the bangs of your dreams without even having to set foot in a salon or come close to any scissors.

Simply clip in the fringe and manipulate it into curtain bangs for a look just like Emily's. It literally couldn't be easier.

Ashley Graham's low, messy bun with curtain bangs is the perfect off-duty model look. It literally takes seconds to do, looks cute & carefree, yet she still rocks it.

A low bun is the hairstyle for low-maintenance days. How often have you quickly tied your hair up in the style? If you're anything like us, we bet it's tons.

But how can you level it up like Ashley? 

A low, messy bun is easy to achieve, but if you want a bit more volume and style to make it look, well, better, you need one of our Messy Bun Scrunchies.

These genius lil’ things are hair in the form of a scrunchie , and they went viral on TikTok because they’re just that good.

All you need to do is tie your hair into a normal low bun and use your bun scrunchie to tie it together and bang; you've got double the hair than what you started with. Honestly, it's one of our faves for completing a look.

You might have also noticed Ashley has these gorgeous and thick face-framing curtain bangs, which fully tie the look together.

Again, we're calling upon our RiRi X Sabrina Clip-In Fringe to get the perfect curtain bangs in an instant .

The slick-back bun is the'clean girl' sister of the low messy bun, and she's perfect for in-between wash days  when your hair's a little greasy or when you've got your hair soaking in a ton of rosemary oil. IYKYK.

Supermodel Adriana Lima has obviously dressed this look up, showing how versatile it is . But since we're off-duty models today, you can stay in your leggings and hoodie combo and still look good.

We think you know where we're going with this one.You need to bring out the Messy Bun Scrunchie again.

Honestly, it's such a good tool to have in your beauty supplies.

For this look, you need to scrape your natural hair back into a bun. You can go low or mid with this one.

If you want to make it super slick, we recommend using some gel or even a bit of hairspray to keep everything in place.

Next, tie in your Messy Bun Scrunchie. We know what you're thinking: hello? This looks too messy for Adriana's vibe above.

Ladies, we hear you. If you want your look to be a little more sleek and polished, simply tie another hairband around the scrunchie, bunching up some of the extension hair with it.

You should then be left with a less messy bun. Perf.

Last but not least is the beautiful Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, with her low-key curly hair and middle parting.

Nothing says it's my day off quite like a simple down hairstyle that doesn't need any tweaking or perfecting.

And the middle part? Perfect for keeping your hair out of your face and behind your ears on a busy day.

The curled texture also adds an extra tone of relaxed, carefree, and effortlessness . That pretty much sums up the off-duty model look to a T.

Getting the look is super easy; you'll literally have it done in no time.

As this is a curly look, we recommend browsing through our curly hair extensions to see which one is most suitable for you. 

Will it be our insanely popular Deluxe 20" Clip-In? Or how about our 24" Bouncy Half-Head for a gorgeous mane of hair?

Whatever you choose, these extensions can be applied in minutes , so you'll be good to leave the house without spending 20 hours on your hair.

If you have naturally curly hair, that's great. You can just clip and go.

But if you have naturally straight hair, you'll need to curl it before applying your extensions, or you might look a little weird.

To make things less time-consuming, we recommend trying out heatless curls before you go to bed. That way, you'll wake up with curly hair instead of spending ages with a curler.

Plus, as it's heatless, it's much healthier for your locks. Read more about heatless curls below!

A hairstyle that you don't even need to think about? Where has this been all our lives?

It's giving 'I just rolled out of bed, but still look seriously cool and cute.'

Anyway, the off-duty model look will match your everyday glam or even your casual nights out with the girlies. However you want to style this hairstyle, it'll work either way. We're officially obsessed with it.

And what better way to get into the spirit of the off-duty model look than to complete it in minutes with one of our RiRis? You'll never go back to spending hours on your hair ever again.

Shop our gorgeous, low-maintenance extensions below, and see how much you love the off-duty model aesthetic!

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