Zendaya Just Wore Our Favorite Hairstyle for Hiding Greasy Roots
We've all had those days when the discovery that our hair is just a touch greasier than we thought descends upon our morning routines like a dark cloud. It's a dreadful feeling because, of course, by the time you realize what's happening on top of your head, there's almost never enough time to remedy the situation. You can pretty quickly blot away excess oil from your skin, but the same just is not true for hair. Cue panic.
That's where these hairstyles for hiding greasy roots come in to save the day. Whether the culprit was too much leave-in conditioner or one too many days since that last wash, these easy styles can help you disguise the unkempt look of oily hair in a flash. Ahead, our favorite looks and all the products you'll need to achieve them.
Braids
Classic cornrows are not only an artful expression but also an excellent oil disguiser.
These undone plaits will keep that oily hair off your face in the most stylish way.
Get the look:
Use a wide-tooth comb to separate the hair into braidable sections without too much pulling.
Buns
A tousled topknot is the answer to many a hair woe, including greasy roots.
A sleek high bun will make you forget all about your problematic roots.
A low bun right at the nape of the neck is such a sophisticated look, especially paired with a deep middle part.
Get the look:
Whether you're going for a sleek style or a more laid-back look, a boar-bristle brush will get your hair prepped to go in any direction.
Whether you're creating a low bun, a topknot, or any other pulled-back style in the book, these versatile hair ties help you fasten your hair without unintentional bumps.
Ponytails
Your natural hair oils can only help to achieve this deep, slicked-down side part.
Class up a basic low pony styled up with crisscrossed bobby pins.
Shake things up with a half-up, half-down moment.
Get the look:
This flexible-hold spray is the perfect finishing touch to keep any ponytail in place.
This handy kit contains everything you might need to pull your hair back into a polished style.
Accessories
Add a headband and call it a day.
A chic head scarf is always a good idea.
Hats can hide a lot, including the oil slick happening at your roots.
Get the look:
Hiding oily hair in style is the name of the game here. Do as Blaire Waldorf would do and reach for a padded headband.
For the days when you literally just can't but you still want to look like you kind of can.
Whether you fasten this scarf to cover your entire head, or roll it into more of a headband, it'll hide your greasy roots without being a dead giveaway of your situation.
Up next, these are the best scrunchies on the market for lazy hair days.
Courtney Higgs is a Cancer sun, Libra rising beauty enthusiast with about six years of experience in the editorial space. She was previously Who What Wear's associate beauty editor after spending many years working on the West Coast edit team at InStyle Magazine. She graduated from California State University, Northridge, with a BA in communication studies and pivoted to editorial after spending her college years working in the legal field. Her beauty philosophy is simple: She believes there are no wrong answers and that discovering our favorite beauty products and rituals is a journey, not a sprint. When she's not geeking out over products, she can be found adventuring around L.A. with her fiancé; watching reality TV with their French bulldog, Bernie Mac; or relating way too hard to astrology memes.
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