If you're looking for quick fix for greasy hair, we can help. Here are 13 easy ways to hide oily roots without the faff of washing your hair... Enjoy the extra half an hour in bed.
1. Fake an undercut
Hide greasy hair days by styling them into a faux undercut. Adding two rows of twisted knots will camouflage greasy roots whilst taming flyaways or frizz - a great option if you have curly hair. Spritz the rest of your strands with Oribe's dry texturizing spray (from £20) and the extra volume will disguise any dirtiness.
2. Try a silk scarf
Invest in a pretty patterned headband like this one from Asos (£6), it'll hide dirty hair whilst still looking cute-as-can-be.
3. All hail the 'hun'
The half up bun was made for can't-be-bothered-to-wash-your-hair days. Prep strands with a dry shampoo like Batiste to add volume and thickness, then section off the top section and pull it back into a messy topknot. Secure with a few pins, then gently tug at strands to loosen the style and give an 'undone' finish.
4. Embrace the beachy wave
Textured, wavy hair, is the best way to hide unwashed roots. Embrace the texture by spritzing your hair with a wave spray like this one from Ouai (£22), it'll give you messy, dishevelled cool-girl hair with zero effort.
5. Claw clips = life
Invest in a couple of claw clips, and trust me, your greasy hair struggles will be over. Whip your hair up into a twist, fasten it into a bun, or pull half of it up into clip, the added height and texture at your roots will hide any oiliness, instantly.
6. Switch to a side parting
Parting hair down the centre can leave the roots looking a bit flat - a no-no if you've got greasy hair as it'll emphasise the dirtiness. Opt for a deep side parting instead and your hair will instantly look thicker plus it'll hide any straggly-ness.
7. A halo braid will help
Plaiting hair along the top of your head into a halo will act as the perfect cover for dirty roots. Pull out a few strands around your hairline to soften the style and you're all set.
8. Channel your inner Blair Waldorf
Let's be honest, our Gossip Girl fave would never get caught with greasy hair, but we can't all be as classy as B. We can all steal her signature hair accessory though...Yep a humble headband offers the perfect disguise on greasy hair days.
Zara Brooch Box Hairband, £15.99
9. Tame that cowlick
Unwashed hair tends to emphasise any kinks and curls, particularly cowlicks, as the hair clumps together. Here's the best way to fight the flick...
10. Dutch braids = greasy fringe disguiser
Twin braids are an easy option if you need to hide an oily fringe. Braid from the hairline backwards and then tease the plaits to loosen and give a softer vibe. Pretty and practical.
11. Sleep with your hair in twists
Prevent greasy-looking bedhead by sleeping with your strands in loose twists. It'll give you a soft wave and volume that'll counteract any flat, pillow hair.
12. Throw a hat on
If you struggle when it comes to complicated hairstyles, throw on a beanie or cap to hide those greasy roots. Zara's hat game is on point right now, here's a few of our faves...
Zara Beanie with slogan, £7.99
