Once in a while, we all go through a bad hair day. Messy hair is of course not the ideal situation anyone would want to be caught in. Not only does your hair look terrible, but it makes you feel miserable too. The major problem with messy hair is that no matter what we do, it seems impossible to manage or tame it to make you look somewhat presentable. Especially during the monsoon season, it's a real problem. So is there really any remedy? The answer is yes. With a few basic tips, you can actually take care of messy hair and even spruce it up to make a chic style statement.
So what causes messy hair?
Beauty expert Blossom Kochhar lists down the common reasons that cause messy hair:
Excess use of heating tools
Styling tools cause a lot of damage, especially in the monsoon weather. Your hair is already in a mess, then why use anything that will damage them more?
Hair colouring
Frequent hair processing can cause a lot of damage to the hair and make it dry and brittle.
Not using the right hair products
You should be doubly sure about the hair products that you use because they alone can cause a lot of damage to your hair. It is really important to invest in good hair products.
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How to take care of messy hair
Here are some easy ways to handle messy hair:
1. Try to detangle them
To detangle messy hair always start from down, that is from the tips and working your way towards the roots. This will avoid hair breakage and prevent knotting. The easiest way to do this is with a wide tooth comb.
2. Use a good conditioner
Use a conditioner after washing your hair, as it strengthens the hair shaft, prevents split ends and detangles your hair without breaking them. After you have combed and dried your hair, always remember to use a serum, which should be according to your hair texture. Use serums that give a smooth and shiny effect.
3. Sport trendy messy hairstyles
The easiest and the fastest way to manage your messy hair is to go for the right hairstyle. A messy bun, loose braids or a high ponytail will surely help you to tame those tresses. Or just go to your hairstylist for a new look.
(Also read: 4 Essential Hair Care Tips You Need To Follow During The Monsoon)
Grooming professional Rita Gangwani shares a few messy hairstyles that you ca sport this season:
Looped fishtail with rubber bands: Pull your hair back into a low pony. Use tiny rubber elastic that blends in with the colour of your hair. Split the hair in half just above the elastic. Loop the hair up and push the pony through the opening. Use rubber elastic to section off more hair just below the first. Make the same split as you did earlier. Loop the hair up again and push it through the opening to make the fishtail. Add in a headpiece or other hair accessories to finish off the look.
Twisted bun: Make two sections of your hair. Twist each section and tie with an elastic band to make a ponytail. Fold the ponytail, and wrap it around the elastic to make a bun. Secure the bun with bobby pins, and set it with a medium-hold hairspray. It is elegant and simple, and you don't even need a mirror to do it.
The half-up ponytail: Separate your hair into two sections: a smaller one that will be pulled into a pony and a thicker section that will be left down. Secure the top section at the crown of your head and wrap a tiny piece of hair around the base to hide your hair band. Even though messy, it looks classy.
Headband tuck: Slide a stretchy headband over the crown of your head. Position the front of the headband so that it either rests on the top of your forehead or an inch or two on top of your hair. Move the back portion of the headband wherever you want your tucked hair to be. A popular position is the nape of the neck. Tuck your hair into the headband, beginning from the front and then working in sections. Take a strand of hair into your hand and roll it inward and underneath the headband.
A low ponytail: Pull hair back into a low, loose ponytail and tie with an elastic band. Just above the elastic, divide hair into two parts. Twist the hair and tuck through the band. Use a jewelled hair pin to spruce it up.
Don't let a bad hair day keep you from having fun. Turn things around with the above mentioned tips.
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