Whether it's running after small children, trying to get a quick workout in the gym between work deadlines or an extremely late night out, many of us deal with the dreaded second and third-day dirty hair. Last I checked, our days aren't becoming any less crazed, so it's time to get down and — considerably less — dirty. Here are a few simple remedies:
1. Dry Shampoo
Just shake or spray on a little bit of this oil-absorbing, powder-like shampoo into your hair, massage lightly, wait a couple of minutes and brush out. Voilá! Fresh, clean hair without a hint of the greasies. Dry shampoo can extend blowouts for days, as well as give you that perfect follicular pick-me-up after a workout. (All without leaving the ashy residue that regular baby powder can leave, especially for those of us with darker shades.) If you have bangs, dry shampoo is a must. Hot, humid summer days will no longer be your foe with the assistance of this miracle worker.
2. Accessories
When in doubt, deflect. Draw your acquaintance's eye away from an impending oil slick with a beautiful hat, headband or pin. However, placement is key. A lovely pin isn't going to look so lovely placed near a greasy scalp! Pull your hair into a low ponytail and place a pin or ribbon toward the base of the ponytail. Or wear a beautiful scarf covering the front of your hairline. Hats are always a chic way to camouflage dirty hair. Textured wool berets and newsboy caps are perfect for the winter, whereas straw fedoras and lightweight cloches are lovely in the warmer months.
3. Updos
There's a reason hair stylists usually request day-old hair for updos. Squeaky-clean hair can sometimes be too "slippery" to hold certain shapes, so now is the perfect time to put that extra hair texture to work. My personal favorite that works for most hair types is a simple low bun. Don't spend buckets of time trying to perfect your updo, either. "Perfect" updos often end up looking matronly; don't fret if you have a couple loose strands here and there. For an everyday look, unstructured is best.
http://styleunited.com/TipsAndTrends/article/From-Dirty-to-Purty-How-to-Camouflage-Dirty-Hair
1. Dry Shampoo
Just shake or spray on a little bit of this oil-absorbing, powder-like shampoo into your hair, massage lightly, wait a couple of minutes and brush out. Voilá! Fresh, clean hair without a hint of the greasies. Dry shampoo can extend blowouts for days, as well as give you that perfect follicular pick-me-up after a workout. (All without leaving the ashy residue that regular baby powder can leave, especially for those of us with darker shades.) If you have bangs, dry shampoo is a must. Hot, humid summer days will no longer be your foe with the assistance of this miracle worker.
2. Accessories
When in doubt, deflect. Draw your acquaintance's eye away from an impending oil slick with a beautiful hat, headband or pin. However, placement is key. A lovely pin isn't going to look so lovely placed near a greasy scalp! Pull your hair into a low ponytail and place a pin or ribbon toward the base of the ponytail. Or wear a beautiful scarf covering the front of your hairline. Hats are always a chic way to camouflage dirty hair. Textured wool berets and newsboy caps are perfect for the winter, whereas straw fedoras and lightweight cloches are lovely in the warmer months.
3. Updos
There's a reason hair stylists usually request day-old hair for updos. Squeaky-clean hair can sometimes be too "slippery" to hold certain shapes, so now is the perfect time to put that extra hair texture to work. My personal favorite that works for most hair types is a simple low bun. Don't spend buckets of time trying to perfect your updo, either. "Perfect" updos often end up looking matronly; don't fret if you have a couple loose strands here and there. For an everyday look, unstructured is best.
http://styleunited.com/TipsAndTrends/article/From-Dirty-to-Purty-How-to-Camouflage-Dirty-Hair
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