Zendaya Just Wore Our Favorite Hairstyle for Hiding Greasy Roots

We’ve all had those days when the discovery that our hair
is just a touch greasier than we thought descends upon our morning
routines like a dark cloud. It’s a dreadful feeling, because, of
course by the time you realize what’s happening on top of your
head, there’s almost never a whole lot of time to remedy the
situation. You can pretty quickly blot away excess
oil from your skin, but the same just is not true for hair.
Cue panic.

That’s where these hairstyles for hiding greasy roots come in to
save the day. Whether the culprit was too much leave-in conditioner
or one too many days since that last wash, these easy styles can
help you disguise the unkempt look of oily hair in a flash. Ahead,
our favorite looks and all the products you’ll need to achieve
them.

Classic
cornrows are not only an artful expression but also an excellent
oil disguiser.

These
undone plaits will keep that oily hair off your face in the most
stylish way.

Create
a little more texture with a great dry shampoo.

Use
a wide tooth comb to separate the hair into braidable sections
without too much pulling.

A
tousled topknot is the answer to many a hair woe, including greasy
roots.

A sleek
high bun will make you forget all about your problematic roots.

A
low bun right at the nape of the neck is such a sophisticated look,
especially paired with a deep middle part.

Whether
you’re going for a sleek style or a more laid-back look, a
boar-bristle brush will get your hair prepped to go in any
direction.

Whether
you’re creating a low bun, a topknot, or any other pulled-back
style in the book, these versatile hair ties help you fasten your
hair without unintentional bumps.

Your
natural hair oils can only help to achieve this deep, slicked-down
side part.

Class
up a basic low pony styled up with crisscrossed bobby pins.

Shake
things up with a half-up, half-down moment.

This
flexible-hold spray is the perfect finishing touch to keep any
ponytail in place.

This
handy kit contains everything you might need to pull your hair back
into a polished style.

Add
a headband and call it a day.

A
chic head scarf is always a good idea.

Hats
can hide a lot, including the oil slick happening at your
roots.

Hiding
oily hair in style is the name of the game here. Do as Blaire
Waldorf would do and reach for a padded headband.

For
the days when you literally just can’t but you still want to look
like you kind of can.

Whether
you fasten this scarf to cover your entire head, or roll it into
more of a headband, it’ll hide your greasy roots without being a
dead giveaway of your situation. Up next, every beauty product at
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