20 Bad Hair Day Hacks To Regain Control

Bad hair days can be more than manageable...they can be your new style!

Cotton Candy Bun

The cotton candy style comes from spraying sections of a ponytail, hairspraying them, and teasing them into a whirlwind. Then, just grab the ends and wrap it all up to keep that cotton candy under control. Secure with bobby pins, and spray it one more time for good measure, and you’re set! Thanks to Nichole Ciotti on vanillaextract!

Tight Braids Are Your Friend

Especially if your hair is getting oily, you can just wrap it all up in a tight braid, and then polish it off with a glossy hairspray to make all that shine pop out like you CHOSE to be shiny that day 😉

Bohemian Hair

Hey, if your hair is going crazy, just take it to the next level and transform it all into Beach hair! Throw in a braid or three and roll with it.

Anti-Humidity

If your hair is destined to go crazy on a humid day, take control by using a little castor oil; it really helps.

Change Your Part

If things are just looking wild when you do your usual, perhaps all you’ll need to do is part your hair down a different line. The volume and control of your hair may drastically change – for the better.

A Messy Do For Bad Hair Days

Just take all that mess and roll it, wrap it, get it in this pseudo-bun.

You CAN Blow Dry In Humidity

Wear a Turban

You could just opt to cover it up. Using these photos, you can wear a turban to add some style on top of your bad hair.

Dry Shampoo

Dry shampoo is of course always a good solution for messy hair. Thanks to bridebird.com, you can try this home recipe for it if you don’t have any on hand.

DIY Solutions

Wet Hair Look

Start with almost completely dried hair. Work in a wet hair gel in portions following the pictures. Pin your hair in place along the way. Keep the top a bit less firmly slicked back for more volume. This strategy is from BobbyGlam.com

DIY Hair Rollers

All you really need to do is use a blow dryer and possibly some dry shampoo. Should give some direction to the chaos.

Tease Your Roots

Your hair may seem a little flat, so teasing your roots may give your hair the lift it really needs.

Tame Flyaways

Tame flyaway hairs by using some hairspray and a toothbrush for a fine comb. This way you can try to get just some quick spot treatment instead of doing the whole thing.

No Time To Wash In The Morning? Use Dry Shampoo On Your Roots Before Bed

Hopefully, this will allow you to wake up and take care of your messy hair as quick as possible.

Bobby Pin Trick

Separate, Tie A Knot, And Done!

Who said hair had to be difficult? This solution is super quick and uncomplicated.

Half-Braid

A half done braid is perfect for unwashed hair. It gives it an organized look while still letting it run free.

Give Your Ponytail Pop With Two Bobby Pins

Using two bobby pins to prop up your ponytail will make it stand out from other limp ponytails that just kind of fall down the back.

Easy Twisty Bun

Follow the steps shown here: Form two braided pigtails and tie them up for a quick, messy hair day braid.

Headband Hair Wrap

Just wear a cool headband to your liking, and take your hair in the back and just wrap it under the headband! Problem solved.

Headband Hair Wrap

Just wear a cool headband to your liking, and take your hair in the back and just wrap it under the headband! Problem solved.