The phenomenon of hair going rogue on days you least expect it is so common it has a label. Yes, we’re talking about Bad Hair Days! Those days when you wake up to hair that looks frizzy, greasy, or unkempt, just refusing to be tamed. Everyone has bad hair days, but when your hair acts up on the day of an important presentation, interview, or date, you’re desperate for hair-fixing hacks. Don’t lose your hair over it, we have 10 quick hair hacks that’ll help you untangle any bad hair day!
1. Dry Shampoo
In case your hair is looking limp and flat, working a dry shampoo through it can add instant volume and lift. That’s because dry shampoo absorbs the grease and sweat in your scalp and can lift your roots. If limp hair is a frequent problem, we recommend keeping a volume-boosting dry shampoo handy. It’s quick, fuss-free, and delivers results.
2. Conditioner Wash
Known as a co-wash, this hair hack helps tame flyaway hair and dry frizz! Simply work a creamy conditioner through wet hair, leave on for 4-5 minutes, and wash out thoroughly. Wrap your hair in a T-shirt to dry and say hello to softer, neater-looking locks!
3. Change Your Part
Sometimes all you need to gain control of your hair is to change the part. Parting hair sideways instead of middle immediately helps hair look more lifted; while the opposite is true for hair that looks dry and messy.
4. Wear Hair In A Loose Braid
Wearing hair in a loose side or central braid hides frizz and rogue strands. In fact, the slightly messy hair may add to the charm of your braid, giving you the appearance of someone who looks fly without having to try.
5. Rock That Broad Alice Hair Band
If it is the front of your hair that is misbehaving, you can wear a wide band to hide the frizz or limpness. Apply smoothing serum to the lengths of your hair to make them look glossy. This method is especially useful in case you have an oily scalp but otherwise dry hair.
6. High Bun Or Top Knot
You may have noticed this look on Indian and international celebs. Gather all your hair into a high bun or top knot, securing the base with bobby pins. Alternatively use a hair claw to secure your hair. A hidden advantage to this hairstyle is that it lifts your face contours, making you look more youthful.
7. Rub Tin Foil On Hair
No, we’re not kidding. When your hair is going crazy with static, something as simple as wrapping a small piece of aluminium or tin foil along sections of hair can smoothen it out. There’s solid science behind this hack. Static occurs because of electric charge in your hair; foil being a conductor absorbs this charge, leaving hair static-free!
8. Aloe And Behold
For dry hair, an aloe vera treatment can make all the difference. If you have 30 minutes to spare, simply apply fresh aloe vera as a hair mask and wash off. For an even quicker hack, blend fresh aloe vera gel, water, and a few drops of coconut oil, pour in a spritz bottle, and spray as a leave-in conditioner. This can help keep dry hair soft and manageable through the day.
9. Use A Volumizing Or Root-boosting Spray
Sometimes your hair insists on misbehaving and lying flat against your scalp. For such days, a root boosting spray is your best friend. Lift strands of hair along the front and crown and spray at the roots. Let the spray settle naturally or use a dryer for added volume.
10. Play A Hat Trick
When all else fails, turn your bad hair day into a fashionable hat day. You can wear a beret, a cotton hat, or a cute straw bowler to beat the heat. Berets and cotton hats can easily be worn indoors as well. If you’re out and about, you can rock a large brimmed hat. It’ll hide your messy hair and also provide you sun protection.
Like our bad hair day hacks? If you have beauty hacks for hair to share, we would love to hair … umm, we mean hear from you! For more on haircare and haircare products, check out the Smytten App!
