5 Hacks For Oily & Greasy Hair

Greasy hair can be a struggle to style – especially if you don’t have time to wash it.

So, it’s important to have some quick and effortless greasy hair hacks up your sleeve for the days when your strands just aren’t playing ball. 

In this guide, the hair styling experts at Milk & Blush offer their top tips for disguising greasy hair, so no one will know you skipped your morning shampoo.

Blow Dry – Even If You Haven’t Washed

It may sound strange to recommend blow drying greasy hair – as it’s already dry.

But the truth is, you can blow dry greasy hair without washing first. Not only will it not damage your hair, but it’s actually a great way to get rid of greasy roots.

To get the best results, use a round brush to lift the hair at the root while blow drying. This will create more volume and separate your hair from your scalp. 

A boar bristle round brush will also help to drag the oil down the lengths of your hair and away from your roots – so, your locks look less flat and greasy.

Dry shampoo For a Quick Fix

Dry shampoo is an obvious fix when you’re short on time on a greasy hair day. But make sure you’re using it right. 

It’s best to apply it in sections, by parting your hair so that you can cover as much of your scalp as possible, especially at the top of your head. 

Once you’ve sprayed it, work it in with your hands so that it picks up as much oil as possible before you brush it out. This will keep your hair looking fresh, healthy and less greasy.

Dry shampoo is a helpful time-saving hair hack, but don’t rely on it every time your locks are looking a little greasy. 

It’s not a substitute for a proper hair wash and overuse can actually cause hair to become greasy – as it produces more oil to make up for that stripped by the dry shampoo.

Try a Braided Style

If your hair is greasy, adding loads of extra texture can help you disguise it. 

Braids are an effortless way to achieve this hair hack, as you can really thicken them up and create loads of texture. 

We’d recommend going for a halo, dutch or fishtail braid, as they’re the easiest to pull out and thicken up. 

Backcomb Your Roots

As most of the oiliness will be concentrated at your roots, you can get away with a little backcombing to hide your greasy hair. 

Simply take a fine tooth comb and gently push back the hair at your roots until you create enough lift to disguise the grease. 

You’ll want to do this in sections, then detangle the tips and remove any knots from the roots down to keep the top of your hair looking smooth.

Lean Into A Sleek Style

If none of these tips are enough to disguise your greasy hair, try leaning into the look with a sleek style. 

We’d recommend a low bun with a deep side part, as it’s your best bet for hiding greasy hair and suits everyone. 

To start the look, backcomb your hair in sections to lift your roots – then smooth your hair down into a low pony. 

Next, twist your pony into a bun before finishing the look with some hairspray.

What Are the Best Products For Greasy Hair?

Struggling with greasy hair and don’t have time for a full wash? Try these products for a temporary fix to clean your hair and disguise greasy locks:

Bumble and Bumble Prêt-à-powder

This dry shampoo comes as a loose powder that you can work into your hair with your hands. 

It’s great for creating loads of extra volume and texture while soaking up any excess oil to totally refresh your hair.

Alexandre De Paris La Gironde Round Brush (23cm)

This round brush is the perfect accessory for trying the blow dry hack we explained earlier. 

It’s made with first-cut boar bristles that are gentle on hair and help to shift the grease from your roots down the lengths to make your locks look super healthy. 

It’s also a great size for creating lots of volume, which is the best way to disguise greasy roots.

Klorane Dry Shampoo with Oat Milk

This dry shampoo is perfect for those who are prone to greasy hair days but find their scalp is sensitive to heavy products. 

It’s lightweight and helps to restore freshness to your hair while softening your strands for a shower-fresh finish.

Milk & Blush Hair Extensions

Milk & Blush hair extensions are perfect for helping create the hair hacks we’ve covered in this guide.

Enjoy an instant boost in hair length and volume – and achieve a range of styles including low buns and braids – to disguise greasy hair until your next wash.

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