I get a haircut that's really short but still able to be styled with gel or just water. When I wake up in the morning, all I use is a pea sized amount of gel, hit my bangs and pull them up a bit, and then I look like
this guy's haircut. It works out pretty well, it doesn't get in the way obviously and it can fit just about anyone except for maybe your pet tarantula.
But if your not willing to cut your hair, put it up in a pony tail, get your make up kit and get off your period. :I