Having a bad hair day? We’ve all been there.
Maybe your curls won’t cooperate or your long hair seems to have gone limp and lost its shine. Regardless of what a bad hair day looks like for you, we want to help. We’re here to offer up a few of our favorite tips and tricks for overcoming your bad hair days, no matter how difficult.
OVERCOME OILY HAIR
Waking up to a head of greasy hair can be the makings of a bad morning. If you have fine, naturally straight hair, excess oil can really put a damper on your day’s look. So, whether you’re in between washes or you’re just in a pinch, we suggest using a little Trinity Dry Shampoo by Surface Hair. Not only does this product help to soak up some of the excess oil accumulating at the scalp, but it also works to enhance color and shine between shampoos—it’s the perfect solution.
FIGHT UNWANTED FRIZZ
Frizz is natural, but sometimes it can take away from an otherwise sleek and sophisticated look. Frizzy hair is almost always due to a lack of moisture, but humidity can also be a contributing factor. If you’re in a hurry and humidity levels are high, we recommend applying a few drops of TameFrizz De-Frizz Oil by KMS. This miracle serum works to smooth and seal the cuticles of the hair. The flexible sealing compounds provide frizz and humidity control for up to three days, and the lightweight, non-greasy formula absorbs instantly—you won’t even notice it’s there.
TAME UNRULY WAVES
You go to sleep with a head full of voluminous curls only to wake up to a flat, frazzled mess. Regardless of whether you have soft, beachy waves or tight ringlet curls, those eight hours spent pressed to your pillow could lead to some serious bed head. The best way to restore your waves is with a spritz of Sea Salt Spray, we recommend the Swirl Sea Salt Spray by Surface Hair. This spray adds volume, texture and hold for matte, beachy waves all year round.
If you want to bring your curls back into formation, try Mist-er Right Dream Curl Refresher by DevaCurl. This lavender oil-infused formula is the perfect secret weapon when you’re in no mood to get your hair wet. The hydrating spray brings curls back to life, saving you time in between washes.
BRING LIMP CURLS BACK TO LIFE
Beyond bed head, your curls can go flat after a few nights of rest or become weighed down in between washes. If you want to put the bounce back in your curls, just apply a pea-sized amount of the Beautiful Mess Curl Sculpting Pomade by DevaCurl to your roots and work your way down the full strand. This unique gel pomade melts in your hands, allowing you the freedom to create texture and volume for well-defined curls.
DODGING THE DREADED BACK-PART
No matter your hair type or texture, you could be subject to split head, or the dreaded back-part that can make styling a total nightmare. The back-part is simply a continuation of your natural hair part. It forms naturally in between washes, especially after sleeping on your back, and you’re even more susceptible to this split after styling with heat. For a quick fix, we recommend using a little of the Push Styling Powder by Surface Hair. This powder works to lift your roots, by allowing you to control volume and texture. Apply this powder directly to your roots and give your hair a little back combing to make sure those strands don’t fall back into place.
WHEN ALL ELSE FAILS, PUT IT UP
Of course, there will always be those bad hair days for which you simply can’t find a solid solution. So, when all else fails, just pull your hair back—there’s nothing quite like a city chic bun to turn a bad hair day around. This simple style takes very little time and only requires a few accessories. With a hair tie and a few bobby pins to keep in all in place, you’re out the door and ready to slay the day.
