At some point between your Breck girl blowout and the oil slick formerly known as your hair, there was a ponytail. And everyone knew your secret: It was dirty.

Next time, try the Dirty Hair Updo (or DHUD, for short), courtesy of Lucas salon.

What you’ll need:
• Hair (at least chin length)
• A stretchy headband (a scarf will work for the advanced)

How to do:
1. Fix bangs any way you like them.
2. Place headband on head, over the hair so it looks normal in the front but covers the ears, and sits at the nape of your neck.
3. Divide hair into two sections. Fold one up and over the lower half of the headband, then tuck inside the band so it forms a roll. Repeat on other side.

Bathing? Who has the time?

And you’ll never have to spin ponytail tales again.