The truth is, sometimes there just isn't enough time in a day to wash, dry, and style your hair. Believe me, I feel you there! But the good news is, according to hair experts, it's actually better not to wash your hair every day. I know what you're probably thinking, eww that's gross, but believe it or not, washing your hair every day strips it from its natural oils. Check out a few tricks that can help you transform sad, greasy hair into fresh, gorgeous-looking locks!
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–With additional reporting by Johanna Ferriera
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Put hair up
Dirty hair tends to have less flyaways than clean hair, making it ideal for updos. Don't just resort to a plain ol' ponytail! Get creative and go for a chic, high bun or a cute braided style like the one Dania Ramirez is sporting here!
Try dry shampoo
If you still haven’t jumped on the dry shampoo bandwagon, you should probably get started now! Dry shampoos not only absorb excess oils from your hair, but gives it a nice boost of volume. Apply a volumizing dry shampoo, like Drybar Detox Dry Shampoo ($18) to roots for added lift and yummy scent.
Revitalize curls
Being a curly haired chica myself, I know that sleeping on your ringlets could result in limp-looking waves the next morning. So to bring back some of that bounce without having to wash and style, spray on a reactivating curl spray like DevaCurl Mist-er Right Lavender Curl Revitalizer ($19). This amazing formula refreshes curls and smoothes out frizz and flyways!
Brush hair
Did you know that just brushing your hair can make hair appear cleaner? Take a flat paddle brush like Goody So Smooth Ceramic-Infused Paddle Brush ($9), and brush your strands to distribute the oil from your roots to your ends.
Tease
Teasing hair at the crown is another good way to make your tresses look cleaner and fuller. Take a 2 inch section of hair from your crown and tease it using a teasing brush like CHI Backcomb/Teasing Brush ($8). Then smooth teased hair back using a paddle brush. Spritz on some hairspray to hold the look.
Slide on a headband
A headband is such is a great way to get oily hair away from your face. Opt for a fashionable one like this Rhinestone Headband ($19).
Blow-dry
I’m not talking a blow-out! Turn your head upside down and blow dry for a few seconds using the cool settings.Then spray a little bit of a light-weight and flexible hairspray like Dove STYLE+ Care Flexible Hold Hairspray ($5). Flip head back up and spritz a little more spray to help hold the style.
Lemons
Lemons work great as a natural rinse. Simply squeeze a few drops on just the oily sections–especially focusing directly on the scalp. Your hair will smell and look fresh instantly.
Baking soda
Baking soda will work wonders to absorb the natural oil in your hair and eliminate any smell. You can mix it with a little bit of water and create a paste or rub a little bit directly to your roots. Just make sure you rub well to avoid white marks.
Alcohol
Alcohol is perfect for cleaning away oil. Simply soak a cotton ball or pad and pat it on your scalp. Make sure to focus on the oil areas near your face.
