7 tricks to hide oily hair

1. Use dry shampoo.

If your strands are looking a little limp, spray some dry shampoo along your part. Then, lift small sections of hair and give the roots a little spray.

Massage the dry shampoo onto your scalp to distribute the product. The effect might not be immediate, so don’t be tempted to add more straight away.

Give it about 10 minutes to soak up the oils. After that, spray away if you still feel a little greasy. Brush the dry shampoo out if you have straight hair, or gently massage until any remaining white color disappears if you have curly hair.

Where to buy:

• Sephora
• Ulta

2. Try baby powder.

If you're out of dry shampoo, baby powder is an excellent alternative. Sprinkle a little in strategic sections of your hair, then continue as you would with dry shampoo. Baby powder is a little harder to brush or massage out, so try not to use too much — especially if you have dark hair.

Where to buy:

• Walgreens

• WalgreensTarget

3. Grab some texturizing powder.

Looking for some extra va-va-voom while also getting rid of grease? Sprinkle a small amount of texturizing powder along your part and rub it in softly. This will add grip, hold and texture to your roots.

Where to buy:

UltaAmazon

4. Give oil blotting sheets a chance.

They work for your face, so why wouldn't they work for your hair? Take some blotting paper and pat it along your part — it might take a few sheets to do the trick. Then ruffle your hair up a bit to add some volume.

Where to buy:
UltaTarget

5. Wear a hair accessory.

If you're out of hair-fixing products, try adding a hair accessory to camouflage excess oil. A thick headband, scarf or hat can disguise greasy roots and make you look stylish at the same time.

Where to buy:
ASOSUrban Outfitters

6. Try hairspray.

Oily strands are often limp and lack texture and volume, so try using hairspray in a pinch to add volume and hide oily roots. Spray near your scalp and ruffle your hair with your hands, adding more product as needed.

Where to buy:

SephoraWalgreens

7. Consider astringent products like toner.

Products with astringent properties like face toner can dissolve and cleanse away oil. If you're really desperate, add a little toner to a cotton pad and swipe it across your greasy roots.

The alcohol content should dissolve most of the excess oil. But don't overdo this trick or you may experience the opposite problem — a dry scalp!

Where to buy:
SephoraUlta