So, it’s your no-wash day and you need to step out of your home, but you don’t know how to style greasy hair. Don’t worry, because we got your back.
First, we will see what causes oily roots. Secondly, we would suggest some hair products and accessories that can help you to ace your hair looks. Finally, we will suggest to you some of the best hairstyles for greasy hair.
1. Cause for Greasy Roots and Dirty Hair
No doubt, you all have noticed how unwashed hair starts getting oily and dirty compared to washed hair. Thus, there is no need to mention how second-day hair, third-day hair, and so on look.
So, what actually causes it? Well, natural oils secreted from our scalp need to be blamed here.
Though these natural oils work as natural conditioners, they make hair greasy and lumpy day by day if you skip washes.
Hence, you start feeling underconfident to step out till you wash them. But it is not always possible to wash them every day or even every two or three days.
In fact, frequent washing is also not advisable to have healthy hair.
Also, note that the use of too much conditioner and oil can also leave your hair greasy just right after the wash.
So, what is the solution here? Just collect the below-mentioned products, tools, and accessories first.
Then, just follow our hairstyle guide from this article and hide those oily roots and greasy strands with cute hairstyles.
2. Hairstyling Essentials
First of all, you will need the following products, tools, and accessories to style your greasy hair.
2.1 Hairstyling Products
2.1.1 Dry Shampoo
You should consider using dry shampoo if you feel that hair is too dirty and smelly.
You can use baby powder or corn starch too as a DIY dry shampoo.
2.2.2 Hair Gel
Please choose non-steaky and non-greasy hair gel for greasy hair.
They tame baby hair and frizzy hair and also give a slick look to your hairstyle.
2.2.3 Hair Spray
Now, you will need some other hair products:
- Heat Protectant: This is used to protect your hair from excessive heat damage. And you need to apply it before any kind of heat application.
- Fixing Spray: This one is used after completing your hairstyle as it can hold your style as it is for a long time.
- Finishing or Shine Spray: This spray is perfect to add that glossy finish to your hairstyle.
- Texture Spray: It can work as a dry shampoo too, because it serves the same purpose.
- Volumizing Spray: It lifts your hair and provides volume. Indeed, must-have product for fine hair people.
Please note that the heat protectant is a must if you are going to use any kind of heat treatment or heating tool.
However, other products can be used or skipped as per the requirements.
2.2 Hairstyling Tools
- Combs: Wide-toothed comb, fine-toothed comb, pintail comb, all-purpose comb
- Brush: Boar bristle brush, detangling brush, cushion brush, barrel brush
- Heat tools: Flat iron, curling iron, crimper
2.3 Hair Accessories
- Bobby pins, rubber bands, charms, tinsels, beads, pearls
- Headband, scarf, bandana, ribbons, scrunchies
- Hair clips, snap clips, claw clips
Now, let’s resolve your query about how to style greasy hair.
3. How to Style Greasy Hair: Sleek Hairstyles
3.1 Slick Wet Hair Look with Open Hair
This one is the most trendy yet easy hairstyle to try for your oily hair. It is a great option for a day two hair look.
If you have natural straight hair, then great. If not, then you can first straighten your hair for that complete slick look.
Please don’t forget to use a heat protectant before using any kind of heat tool.
You can also use some non-stick hair gel to tame your baby hair and fly away. You can even secure your hair strands with bobby pins.
3.2 Sleek Ponytail Looks
Have you ever been tempted to style that smooth and glossy-looking ponytail? Then here you go.
Initially, you can prep your hair with a straightener. And you can use a hair gel if needed.
3.2.1 Low Ponytail
First, make a middle or side parting. Most of the time, middle parting works wonderfully for this style though.
Now, take a strong hairband or hair elastic and make as low a pony as possible.
Next, take a few strands of hair and wrap it around your hairband. Then secure ends behind the pony with bobby pins.
3.2.2 High Ponytail
This one is perfect for people with narrow foreheads.
Take a high pony as much as possible, or as per your comfort and preference. Here, you can skip parting if you wish.
Make sure to comb well and ensure that your hair looks sleek. You can even hide your hair elastic with hair strands or statement hair rings.
3.2.3 Looped or Twisted Ponytail
Another trendy look that you must try.
And, it is the best option to hide greasy roots and oily hair.
3.2.4 Side Ponytail
In this, you can style a pony on any side of your head.
Mostly, a side ponytail is styled as a low pony. However, a middle or high pony is also considered sometimes for a casual look.
3.3 Evergreen Trendy Braids
First and foremost, they never go out of fashion.
Braids are the best yet easy hairstyle to disguise grease on the hair and scalp. In fact, oily hair will work in your favour.
You can rely on this style for unwashed hair for any day, be it a second-day hair look a third-day hair look or any day look.
Whenever in doubt, just go for braids!!
So, let’s have a look.
3.3.1 French Braid
This trendy look may be a favourite for many of you from your childhood.
So, just land into the memory land by flaunting this as a cute yet chick hairstyle.
3.3.2 Fish Braid
This one is also as trendy and evergreen as the previous one.
You can either start braiding from the top of your head or just from the lower neck, as you like.
3.3.3 Dutch Braid
It is similar to the French braid. But here, you cross the hair section underneath instead of over each other.
So, it gives a kind of reverse French braid look.
3.3.4 Halo Braid
This hairstyle can give you a vintage and classy look.
Moreover, you can braid all your greasy hair and secure it fully with this hairstyle.
Tell us, what could be the better way to hide greasy roots and oily locks?
Or you can even leave half of your hair open.
And we recommend it for curly or wavy hair texture.
While women with straight hair can curl or wave their open hair locks for the perfect look.
3.3.5 Milkmaid Braids
Similar look to the Halo braid, but it is easier to create.
Additionally, you can mix and match other braid styles with this look.
3.3.6 Bubble Braids
In recent trends, this style is quite popular.
Here, you will need the number of elastics equal to the number of bubbles you want in your braid.
3.3.7 Pull-Through Braid
This one is somewhat similar styling to the previous one.
However, this one gives a more voluminous and fuller look.
Thus, we suggest both styles for fine hair types.
3.3.8 Side Braid
You can consider any braid here but as a side braid.
So, just play with the different looks and styles.
3.3.9 Double or Multiple Braids
In this, you can have a single braid or multiple braids from the above-mentioned list.
3.3.10 Face-Framing Baby Braids
Finally, you can try this look to get that funky or Bohemian look.
And, these braids go with almost every kind of hairstyle.
3.4 Braided Ponytail
A braided Ponytail is a combination of ponytail and braid.
First, you need to take a ponytail of your preference.
Then, you can make any kind of braid from the above-mentioned options.
It will give you a more groomed look because your hairstyle will stay as it is for a longer duration.
So, it is best for your day outs or night outs.
3.4.1 Pigtails
It is a double ponytail braid.
First, make a middle partition and make two ponytails.
Mostly, high ponytails are preferred.
Then, just choose a braid style and complete your look.
3.4.2 Rope Braid Ponytail
Here, you need to secure your oily hair in a pony.
Now, make two sections of pony and just start twisting them individually.
After that, twist them with each other and secure the ends with hair elastic.
3.5 Chic Bun looks
Finally, the bun looks. It is also the best way to hide greasy hair and dirty roots.
3.5.1 Low Bun
First, you can start with the partition of your preference.
Now, gather and secure your hair in a pony first.
Next, you can make a simple bun or any other hairdo of your choice.
Also, use a non-sticky hair gel, a heating tool, and a protective spray if needed.
3.5.2 Middle Bun
Similar to the low bun, but you can secure it in the middle of the backside of your head.
Furthermore, you can leave it as it is or accessorize it per occasion.
3.5.3 High Bun
In this, parting is not there. Thus, we recommend it for narrow-foreheaded people.
It also looks great with bangs.
3.5.4 Donut Bun
Another simple but elegant look.
And you can consider it when you are out of time.
3.5.5 Sleek Side Bun
First, make a side partition of your choice.
Now, you can make a bun of your choice on either side of your head.
3.5.6 Messy Bun
This one is great for styling your hair without any preparation.
So, if you are in a hurry, just go for it.
3.5.7 Twisted Low Bun
First of all, just follow the steps for a twisted pony or half pony first.
Now, make a bun of your choice and hide your greasy hair with ease.
3.6 Trendy Bruns
Here, Brun is nothing else but Braid plus Bun.
So, just choose any kind of braid and bun, mix them up, and enjoy your look.
3.7 Accessorized Hairstyles
As we discussed, many options are there to enhance your hairstyles.
So, you can choose them as per your outfit and occasion.
3.7.1 Scarf Hairstyles
Trust us, the scarf hairstyle is the best way to hide greasy hair.
You can just pick any basic hairstyle with it.
Additionally, it can protect your head and hair from direct heat and cold.
So, it’s a win-win choice.
3.7.2 Bandana Hairstyles
Again, bandana is a great accessory to elevate your hair game.
3.7.3 Other Options
There are numerous options to accessorize your hair.
So, just choose any of them or many of them, totally up to you.
Finally, we come to the end of our article, and we hope that we resolved your confusion about how to style greasy hair.
And yes, your oily hair secret is safe with us!
Conclusion
In brief, styling oily hair by hiding greasy and dirty roots is a real task. And what if you need to step out or have to attend some important events?
Today, we have seen many styles, including open hairstyles, ponytails, braids, and buns.
We have also seen hybrid hairstyles like braided ponytails and burns.
