I have long hair -- down to my hips, 2 or 3 feet from root to tip. It's basically straight, and thin and fine. Besides bangs there is no fancy cutting, just long hair. My face is kind of half between a heart and diamond shape.

I am looking for a relatively easy hairstyle I can do besides a bun, that looks elegant and classy (think Geisha over Harajuku.) I don't like ponytails or anything that leaves much hair hanging, can't seem to make a French Twist hold even with one of those special combs, and can only braid my hair if I have help -- which I rarely have.

If someone could instruct me on a style beyond just chignon or topknot, that would be great -- something relatively easy (less than 15 minutes of work) that's a bit different from just putting a plain bun in one place over another on my head.