Hi Miguel,
I think there might be some culture difference you need to take into your consideration. Chinese are more conservative than people from western country. So in our traditional culture we do greeting each other by using "xxx,你好",“xxx,早上好” etc. while with the development of economy and culture, more foreigners came to China and more Chinese went abroad, we begin to say "嘿" or “嗨” .As you are just wondering the most common greetings among friends. You could just say "嘿 ” or 嘿plus anything you wanna ask or talk. in fact it would be weird if you say"你好" among friends. today "你好" is often used in formal occasions or the first time you meet someone. So, just feel free. you need to remember that we have different culture:)