While you might spend ages getting your hair just right, April could care less. April laughs in the face of styling tools, blowouts and bangs. There’s nothing the month loves more than sneaking under your hair-shielding umbrella to add a bout of frizz to your look.
But enough is enough, ladies. While we can’t control the weather, we can take the proper measures to ensure that hair doom is not imminent. With these tips, we shall survive.
Survival Tip No. 1: Go Natural
Put down the hair straightener. I repeat, put down the hair straightener. The Hairpocalypse is no time for heat-styling tools. Take a shower and let your hair air dry. Whatever you’re left with is what you’re going to be working with this month.
In fact, it’s time to embrace whatever curl or wave you’ve been styling away from the world. Trust me, it’s beautiful, and with the right products and styles, you won’t miss the heat.
In addition, master the doable hair care tips for a so-amazing matte hair look!
Hair Tip No. 2: Know Your Hairpocalypse Allies
Using Oil, Wax or Pomade for Hair Styling
These are our best defense against the onslaught of H2O. Wax and pomade are especially great for short hair and will help avoid the hair-plastered-to-your-face or mad-scientist frizz looks.
For my long, bottom-curling hair, my favorite weapon is oil – argan oil to be exact. It’s light enough to not make me greasy, and will lock my curls down and fend off frizz. Check out one of my favorites HERE.
Embrace Moisture in the Air
But wait, isn’t all the moisture in the air causing the problems? Think again. Frizz thrives in dry, damaged and heat-treated hair. You don’t want there to be any room on your “moisture bus” for April’s contribution, so make sure your hair isn’t thirsty by boosting your deep-conditioning game.
And for all my curly- and wavy-haired gals, get on board with cleansing conditioners. They won’t strip all the natural oils (aka your protective shield) that are made specifically by your body for your hair.
Check this detailed post on hair products to fight frizz by using natural hair care products with seaweed complex.
Survival Hair Tip No. 3: Try Hairpocalyse-Friendly Hairstyles
When I said “go natural” I didn’t mean you’d have to wear your hair like it’s Woodstock all over again. Here are some cute, trendy ’dos that will stand up to rain, humidity and wind.
Top Bun: A bun is both compact and easy to keep covered. This is also an easy fix for when your hair gets testy during these hard times.
Fishtail Braids: Because fishtail braids will look great even if April messes them about. #winning
Half Up and Back: Natural (even poufy or unkempt) hair looks so medieval princess when you tuck or tie half up and back. Bonus points if you add a braid a la Game of Thrones. Plus, this look is rain-tested (see: the rain scene in The Notebook).
Messy Pony: Nice try, April: It’s supposed to be messy.
Headbands and Scarves: They’ll smooth back the hair around your crown, making you appear instantly well-kempt. These are especially great for short hair during the Hairpocalypse.
81 thoughts on “Surviving Bad Hair Day with Effective Hair Care Tips”
Thank you very much for this. I normally have my hair all back n ponytails.
Sonia,
Just decided to go with short hair. Now, I am figuring my new style, again.
I don’t have much hair on my head, but even a pixie can have a bad hair day! Thanks for the tips!
Krysten,
Your short hair looks awesome. You make it look attractive and truly brilliant every time you show it off.
My hair is almost always in a bun so I’m cool with April but I know so many girls who will benefit from these tips.
Kathy,
Having options and knowing the possibilities can encourage us to try out more styles.
I love fishtail hairstyle the most. It looks great with my hair.
Rose Ann,
You gotta model this style for us!
I think I have bad hair days every day. Lol. I have long, thick, wavy hair. And most of the time, I just give up. I will just tie it in a bun or braid. And call it a day. But I will definitely try more hairpocalypse-friendly hairstyles. Thanks for these tips!
Carmen,
I’ve been struggling with my hair all my life. Figuring out what to do with it, how to wear it, what haircut to have. It all has been really challenging.
But my hairstylist helped me to try different things and made this journey really interesting.
Ooh this is the first time I’ve heard of the hairpocalypse term haha. And yeah, the top bun is my fave hairstyle, so easy to do, and it’s long-lasting.
Hair buns are fun and can be versatile as well. Glad you’ve got your favorite style!
These are some great tips. I usually go natural myself. My hair is super long, so I’m always looking for ways to style it though.
Kathy,
So great to have super long hair and enjoy so many hair styles!
These hairstyles are so cool! Thanks for sharing these videos. Anyone who’ll copy it will look gorgeous.
Ryan,
The styles in the videos are really cool. They are also easy to copy.
So glad my hair is long. I can’t wait to copy these hairstyles.
Nikki,
Enjoy! I just cut my hair short, so I am in the limbo figuring it all out, again.
Great tips. Going natural sometime is needed to restore our locs.
LaShunta,
True, we need to give ourselves some time to figure out what we like and want.
These are good tips. Lately, I have been wearing my hair in a ponytail on bad hair days.
Tara,
Ponytails are cool and very easy to make. I am right now in the mid of figuring out what I like.
I need to take better care of my hair. I have really long hair, but all I ever do with it is throw conditioner at it when I shower.
Ben,
Hair is something that we all care about. We just need some fresh ideas here and there to create our personal style.
Great hair tips. I will share this with my fiance.
Please do! She may be inspired to try something new and bold.
Ponytail for me when it’s bad hair day lol…Great tips actually, thank you so much.
Ponytail is one of the versatile options that many go after.
I like the messy ponytail. I never do anything with my hair. I wash it, comb it, and let it air dry. I have naturally wavy hair so I’m lucky there.
Lisa,
You are the lucky one. Making a messy ponytail has been one of my favorites for many years.
These are some great hairstyle ideas! I love the first braid you shared! Thanks for sharing.
I need to learn to tie a head scarf like that. I really like it.
My hair is always in a bun or supe messy pony tail. My son loves to pull my hair and use it for balance.
I love all these videos and how much they can help me , because sometimes I just never know what to do with my hair loll And that video on how to tie head scarf is amazing, I often get confused on that loll thanks for share
These are cute hairstyles. I have short hair, I just had it cut! I am showing these to my daughter.
Love the styles and the Scarf tips! I’ve been feeling the hairpocalypse too and have wearing my up in a “messy trend” up do. It’s quick and functional for this mad April! Haven’t tried Argan oil yet, because I thought it wold be oily. Thanks for the post and changing my mind on this popular oil!
Really cute hair styles! I will have to try these!
These hairstyles are so pretty. I’d do them in the winter even! If my hair was long enough, of course.
Love the pretty hairstyles here! Great for summer!
I love the tip to “Go Natural!” I think that is the way to go!
I usually put my hair in a ponytail. Thanks for all the tips!
I need all of the hair help that I can get. I have a form of alopeca where it falls out in clumps. It does grow back, but it’s a different shade, and much thinner.
Great hair styling videos, definitely can use these at this time a year. Great post!
These are cute! Thanks for the styling tips. You are exactly right about April!!
Great tips! My hair has been so much healthier since I quit subjecting it to all kinds of torture! It looks tons better.
I wish my hair was long enough for most/ any of these styles. I bet the braid styles would be super cute even with the frizzy hair popping out.
My hair was damaged, i just cut a few inches to get rid of the split ends. And, I don’t color or use heat.
My hair is short side so the hairpocalypse doesn’t really affect me much. TFS.
Great article for people who care about their hair. Lots of good ideas in there. I agree, don’t try to tame it, just go with it!
Great tips! Some days I just tie my hair up.
i ove the stlye and woudl love to do them to my hair
I wish I had enough length in my hair to do some of these styles
Love the tips.. makes me wish for long hair again..lol
I love doing all these hair styles! Great posts!
Lovely hairstyles, and just my length. I love the top knot. This helped a lot, I bookmarked it. Thanks for a great post and hair tips. 🙂
I love the hair tips. I have long naturally curly hair and boy is it high maintence
These are great tips, I disagree with putting down the heat tools though. If I use a proper heat protectant and finish with a nice oil, like argan, my hair stays relatively tame (a lot tamer than it would without my flat iron!). I definitely think in this weather it is best to let your hair air dry first instead of blow drying. Blow drying gets you nowhere since you gosh darn start sweating!
I live in Florida so I always have to wear a ponytail.
TY for this, it was very informative.
that perfect top knot is sooo pretty. going to try it today
pretty hair..need to grow mine a lil longer
What great hair styling tips and always wanted to have a poney tail, but could never really get it to look just right
Those are some really cool and fun hair styles! I can’t wait for mine and/or my daughter’s hair to grow out some more to try some of them.
I love all of these but the messy ponytail is my favorite. I am definitely bookmarking for later.
These are super cute hairstyles. I wish my hair was long enough for… any of them. The head scarf tutorial is great! I always try to pull it off and it looks weird, going to try a few different ways now!
These are awesome hair styles. Will have to try some. Thanks!
You are certainly right about April. These hairstyles will surely help because not much else does.
I’ve embraced the au naturale look lately, but
I totally need to learn the top knot thing!
I am a go-natural type of girl. I have three boys, there isn’t an option for much more at the moment!
Great hair tips! I need to learn to care for my hair better cause I am always putting heat products on it, and probably doing a lot of damage to it. I am trying to use less heat on my hair. Thanks for sharing! 🙂
It’s really nice to know which products and styles would be perfect for you. This can help you care for your hair better.
Man, do I wish I had long hair to try some of these tips! Love the different braids.
Great hair styling tips, I am currently trying to wear my hair in a bun so me and April are definitely on
Great tips. My hair is usually such a mess in April that I always just keep it in a bun. Time to let it down.
I love all these hairstyles!!! I wish I had long hair right now! A few months ago I cut it really short and now I’m growing it back. It’s taking forever!!!
I had no idea fishtail braids were so easy to do by yourself. i need to get one of those clear elastics.
These are all great tips. Being a man I sadly do not need this tips. But having two daughters as a father I do. So thank you!!
I generally go with the messy pony tail look or sometimes I’ll use one of the Lilla Rose clips and pull it half up. This time of year is not exactly hair friendly!!
These are great hair styles!! I tend to keep my hair shorter so its easier to take care and maintain.
Such pretty hairstyles! Thankfully, my hair is pretty flat year round lol
My hair is on the short(ish) side so the hairpocalypse doesn’t really affect me much, but my daughter has hair down to her butt and it’s a LOT to take care of this time of year. Thanks for sharing your tips!