I used to use chopsticks. You'll need to google for illustrations but basically you just twist it and shove chopsticks through the base. Once you have the hang it takes seconds and looks great. I always needed to redo it every few hours or more if I was active but redoing only takes a jiffy. Then if you need your hair out of your face in the office you can use pens

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1-Meh8Swh38
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0sBAz9Z_2uo&NR=1