Bad Hair Day Fixes

If you have never had a bad hair day, I hate you. As for the rest of us, bad hair days are just a fact of life that we have to accept, or do we? Short of going back to bed or wearing a shower cap all day, there are some terrific ways to turn your hair disaster day around.

My favorite way to combat a bad hair day is the do-over. I don't mean just your hair. If time allows, get back in the shower and do it all over again. Starting from scratch will give you a better outlook on life. It helps to use a clarifying shampoo like Pantene Classic Care before conditioning to remove styling product buildup that could be the cause of your hair distress.

If you don't have time for a complete do-over, spritz your locks with water, and apply a volumizing product like John Frieda Luxurious Volume Lavish Lift Root Booster (www.johnfrieda.com) to roots. Blow dry upside down before styling for an instant fix for flatness.

For a bad hair day that includes dull, dry, and flat hair, there is a solution. Apply a styling product for curls like Samy Salon Systems Big Curls Defining Creme ($4.99 at www.ulta.com) before using jumbo hot rollers on your hair. Shake out curls with your fingers and use a shine enhancing spray like Nick Chavez Starlet Shine Spray ($19 at www.ulta.com) to finish off your look.

Bad hair days rarely occur when we have time to spare, so my suggestion is to go for the "I meant to do that" look. Twist your hair into a bun, and pin in place letting a few tendrils around the face and the nape of the neck escape. Throw on a pair of eyeglasses, either prescription or fashion, and rock that nerdy-chic look.

Hats are just not an option that I can live with. I mean, they are fine for a Cowboys game, or Western Night at the club, but nothing screams "BAD HAIR DAY!" like a hat. Headbands and hair wraps are a totally different story. The right scarf or headband can give you looks that range from bookish to boho to compliment any outfit.

Hairpieces are the ultimate bad hair day fix all. This ingenious invention can be found in drugstores, at beauty supply stores, and online. It is a good idea to keep a few different styles of clip in hair pieces to suit your every mood and bad hair need. The web-site www.wilshirewigs.com offers a huge selection of clip in hairpieces in every color imaginable. You can choose from bangs, braids, clip-ons, and head band wigs to make sure that your reputation never has to suffer through another bad hair day.

If you are experiencing a series of bad hair days, it may be time to consult your stylist. A lot of things can contribute to less than perfect hair. Your stylist can help you determine if you cut and product are working for, or against you.