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16 Easy Hair Hacks to Simplify Your Life

Hair hacks that actually work: Get easy volume, cuter styles, & better wash days with 16 tricks and tips for lazy days.

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Whether you’re rushing to get out the door, or you’re not so sure what to do with your flyaways, hair hacks are here to make your life a lot easier.

There are so many ways to easily take care of your locks and get the best hair ever. And these tips are something you’re going to want to save for later. Because when you wanna try a new look or you’re pressed for time, a hair hack from this list might just come in handy.

So scroll to find some of the most helpful tips and tricks for hair care and styling.


Hair Care Hacks

Beautiful hair and cute styles are a lot easier than you think. And these hair care hacks are here to help make your life simple and streamline your hair care routine.

1. Tame Flyaways With Hairspray and a Toothbrush

If you want a more clean and crisp look for your hairdo, but there are a ton of flyaways, then use a toothbrush and some hairspray to tame them.

It’s a quick and simple way to keep your hair in check and look put together without using a ton of gel.

Hair hacks, Hairspray and a Toothbrush for Flyaways.
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2. Use Command Hooks for Hair Appliances

If you have a lot of hair heating appliances that get tangled up in your drawers or cabinets, then try using command hooks.

They’ll keep things organized, easy to grab, and cords detangled.

Also, it’s a great way to create some extra space in your bathroom drawers or cabinets.

3. Tic Tac Bobby Pin Container

Bobby pins get lost so easily and who knows where they go. But an easy way to keep them all together is to reuse an old (or new) tic tac container.

Just use some washi tape to make it look cute and take it with you for when you’re on the go.

4. Brush Hair Before Showering

A great way to make sure that the drains don’t get clogged with your hair is to brush it beforehand and get rid of any lose or tangled hair.

Also, it’ll just make the washing process and combing after the shower a lot easier.

Honestly, it’s one of those simple hair care hacks that you don’t want to skip in your wash routine.

5. Use Cornstarch for Oily Hair

If you don’t have time to wash your hair, then quickly use some cornstarch to soak up some of the oils. Now you don’t have to stress if your hair decides to look oily the day after you wash it.

6. Use Tin Foil and a Flat Iron for Curls

Hair hacks, Use Tin Foil and a Flat Iron for Curls.
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An easy way to curl your hair is to roll it up into some tin foil and then heat it up with a flat iron. It makes for a simple and cute look before heading out.

7. Curl Your Hair With a Flat Iron

Hair hacks, Curl Your Hair With a Flat Iron.
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I can honestly let you know that this really is one of the best ways to curl your hair. A flat iron creates such pretty curls and I honestly believe it’s a ton easier than a curling iron.

You just flip it over either once or twice, drag it down your hair, twist it into a curl with your finger afterwards, hairspray the piece and you’re done!

Honestly, this is one of my favorite hair hacks for girls.

8. Get Thicker Looking Hair With Eyeshadow

Hair hacks, Get Thicker looking Hair With Eyeshadow.
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If you want your hair to look a bit thicker, then use some eyeshadow that matches your color and spread it around the visible roots.

9. Toilet Seat Covers for Excess Hair Oil

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Another weird way to get rid of excess oils is to dab at your roots with a toilet seat cover. Simple and helpful!

10. Make a Salt Spray With Seltzer Water and Seat Salt

Hair hacks, Make a Salt Spray With Seltzer Water and Seat Salt.
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If you want to add a bit of texture to your hair, then create your own salt spray with seltzer water and a teaspoon of sea salt in a spray bottle.

You’ll just want add it to your hair when it’s damp and scrunch it up. And if you want the exact measurements, then check out the tutorial here.

11. Blow Dry Upside Down

Hair hacks, Blow Dry Upside Down.
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Tagging all of the girls who love their blow dryers!

And if you wanna give your hair a bit more volume, just toss your head down while drying it so your hair isn’t limp. I can confirm, it works!

12. Chic Horizontal Curl

Hair hacks, Chic Horizontal Curl.
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Instead of holding your iron vertically, go for horizontal to create cute chic curls. It’s a nice way to have tighter curls that can look good either down or pinned up into a cute hairstyle.

13. Creating Extra Volume

Hair hacks, Use a Curler Before Putting in Curlers.
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Extra volume can add extra glow to your look. And if your hairstyle seems a bit flat, try out this easy hair hack. It’s a cute way to do curls and look great the entire day.

14. Dry Shampoo Before You Go to Bed

Get that perfect woke up like this look by spraying dry shampoo in your hair before you go to bed. Also, it’s seems like a good way to keep your hair from getting oily during sleep.

15. How to Have a Cuter Ponytail

Hair hacks, How to Have a Cuter Pony Tail.
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If you want a bit more volume with your ponytail, then there are plenty of great hacks to try.

And a simple one you could probably do right now is to use bobby pins to prop it up. So easy!

Probably one of the cutest beauty hacks for hair.

16. Easily Switch Up Your Part from Side to Middle

Hair hacks, Easily Switch Up Your Part from Side to Middle.
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If you’re finding it a bit frustrating to create a middle part and have it look just right, then this is a pretty simple hair trick.

Just wet the hair at your original part, part it in the middle, and wet it again.

Finish up with a blow dry set to hot and you’re all set!

 

Grace Moser is the author and founder of Chasing Foxes, where she writes articles to help women create a life they love in big and small ways. She's been a full-time traveler since 2016 and loves sharing her experiences and exploring the world with her husband, Silas. Her lifestyle and travel advice can also be seen on sites such as Business Insider, Glamour, Newsweek, Huffpost, & Apartment Therapy.

8 thoughts on “16 Easy Hair Hacks to Simplify Your Life”

  1. Grateful for these fantastic hair care tips and hacks—making hair care routines a breeze and results even more stunning!

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