A lot of women wash their hair everyday but there are many days you struggle with convincing yourself to hop in the shower and lather up your hair with shampoo and conditioner. Washing your hair everyday can actually cause more harm than good because it strips your hairs of natural oils.
Sure, you might want your hair to be squeaky clean and when you see your hair after 24hrs without a washing you need to put your hair under the shower head but rather than resorting to over washing, you can simply try some easy and stylish second-day hairstyles. Also, if you make it a habit to skip washings you will notice your hairs natural oils will stop producing as quickly and it won’t need be washed as often.

The best tip for great second day hair is to have amazing first day hair by giving yourself a great blow out or using products such as dry shampoo to prevent excess oils. It’s also a good idea to wear a hair scrunchie (yes, the 1990’s scrunchie!) this will prevent damage while you sleep and avoid that crease that elastics give.
The Sock Bun
This hairstyle really took off with the rise of Pinterest. Once women learned how to properly wrap their hair with an old sock, the perfect bun can be spotted everywhere. Now they even sell the perfect bun at beauty stores or online retailers. It might take a few Pinterest tutorials and a few attempts to perfect the sock bun but once you have, you can always resort to this stylish and cute second-day hairstyle.

The Side Braid
It doesn’t get simpler than a side braid for your second day hair. There are plenty of options for a side-braid like a fishtail, crown braid into a side braid, or a side French braid. It’s simple and chic and perfect for the office, class, or running errands.

Curling Iron Quick Fix
Another great tip for second-day hair is to grab your ironing and spruce up your locks. You can grab some product like argan oil or heat protection to tame flyaways and smooth the ends and then curl the top layers of your hair for additional volume.

Hair Accessories for Unwashed Hair
It doesn’t get easier or more stylish than this easy fix to second day hair. Grab yourself a headband, turban, or a bold hair clip for a messy bun and spice up any hairstyle with great hair accessory. Nobody will notice your second day hair if they’re focused on your hair sleek headband or printed hair clip.

Skip the washing and start the styling. You don’t have to fear the second-day hair, simply style it with a hair accessory, a sock, or your curling iron for a simple and beautiful hairstyle.