Roots can be a total pain in the butt, trust us, we know. You hit up the salon, drop a couple hundred bucks on a fancy new dye job, only to be bummed out a few weeks later when your roots have already begun to grow out. Ugh, what’s up with that? Luckily, it just means you’ve got good genes girlfriend.
If you’re lazy like us though (and broke as a joke), you’re definitely going to want to have a few tricks stored up your sleeve to help hide regrowth. Here’s what we do when we can’t make it to the salon in time:
1. Fake It Until You Make It: And by that we mean, make dry shampoo your new BFF. Not only will it camouflage those roots, it’ll soak up all that excess oil (AKA, grease) in your locks. Because let’s face it ladies, showering every day just takes wayyy too much effort. Lol. If you’re a blondie, try sprinkling a little baby powder on your roots, which should do the trick just as well.
2. Touch Up With Makeup:It may sound weird, but blending a little eyeshadow into your part (and along your hairline) actually does wonders at disguising roots, especially on blondes. Try a gorgeous golden shadow and match your hair color as closely as possible. If you’ve got darker locks and naturally lighter roots, grab a mascara wand and get to work. This method definitely works best for big nights out. Otherwise, it can get too tedious if done on the regular.
3. Try A New Part: Since your roots are typically the most noticeable along your natural part, try switching things up and donning a whole new look. Take the end of a rat-tail comb and wiggle it through your locks to create a zig-zag part. Then tousle your mane to add some extra volume. The “messier,” the better in this case (as long as you don’t look like you just rolled out of bed, of course).
4. Avoid Slick Hairstyles: Ever notice how when you throw your hair up in a ponytail, especially a sleek one, your roots are way more obvious? That’s because any hairstyle that’s too slick or pin straight will automatically draw attention to your roots, which are glued flat to your head, btw. Like we said before, pump up the volume!
5. Just Wear A Hat: And if all else fails, just throw on a hat! Headbands work great at masking roots too.
