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6 Easy Hairstyles to Hide a Bad Hair Day

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By: Gabriella Pearson

It’s 7:30 am, you’ve woken up late, and you only have 20 minutes to get ready for your 8 am. You take a look in the mirror, but your hair is a disaster! Fear not, here are 6 easy hairstyles you can try to tame your mane, no matter how unmanageable it may be.

Messy bun

There’s a reason why this style is so popular, and it’s because of its versatility! Whether you wear it with And it works with several hair types.

Headband

Channel your inner Rory Gilmore with a stylish headband! You’ll keep hair out of your face and hide any cowlicks while doing so.

Silk scarf

Silk scarves are an elegant way to cover up greasy roots. You can use them as a make-shift hair tie or just wear them as a headband.

Claw clip

These will add height to your crown and hide any kinks in your hair. You can twist your hair into a bun or wear it half-up half-down. Trendy and efficient.

Distract with a cute hair clip

Hair clips are a super easy way to hide a bad hair day. An eye-catching color or can be enough to distract from

Low ponytail

If all else fails, just tie your hair back in a low ponytail. It’s effortless and works well with just about any outfit or occasion.