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Simple tricks to make your hair look clean when it's not

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You're in a rush and you don't have time to shower, let alone wash your hair. But you still want it to look nice and clean and shiny. Here are a few tricks you can try for those mornings when hair washing is out of the question.

1. Braids

A simple braid or two is a great way to camouflage dirty hair — it's easy to do and looks gorgeous. Try this "pull thru braid" hair tutorial for one style idea.

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2. Dry shampoo

Dry shampoo is your best friend on those unwashed hair days. Nothing quite does the trick of making your hair look clean like this. Spritz it all over your hair, including the roots, and then blow it dry and you'll be amazed at how fresh and pretty it looks. There are so many brands to choose from, but a popular one is Dove's Dry Shampoo(Walmart, $4).

3. Headband

A plain, sparkly or beaded headband does wonders at hiding greasy hair and making it look cute and perky — and it's a style that suits pretty much everyone. (Nordstrom, $28)

4. Run a blow dryer through your dry hair, then style it

Sometimes all it takes to give your hair that just-washed lift is to run a blow dryer through it while it's dry and then style it as usual. That alone can get rid of some of the oil buildup and make it look like you've just stepped out of the shower.

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5. Wash and condition only the front and sides of your hair in the sink, then blow dry it

If you're short on time but still have a little to play with, you can streamline your routine by just washing the front and sides of your hair in the sink, then conditioning and blow drying it. It will magically look as if you've washed the whole thing.

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6. Baby powder

Sprinkling baby powder on your hands and then running it all through your hair, paying special attention to the roots, the jawline and underneath, will make it instantly look and smell fresher. It will soak up the grease and make it look newly washed. Hurrah!

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7. A strategically placed hair clip

Twisting the front of your hair goddess-style and holding it back with a pretty crystal hair clip like this one is a good way to mask the fact that you haven't washed it. (Nordstrom, $28) 

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 Using shampoo isn’t the only way to keep your hair clean. While there is a big debate about how much you should wash your hair, we can all agree that we never want our hair to feel greasy. Remember, greasy hair equals greasy minds. Some advocate a less is more approach, like Connie Britton, who shampoos only twice a week and still has hair worthy of a Renaissance painting. If her award-winning locks aren’t a strong case for the “no ‘poo” campaign (yes that’s the actual name), I don’t know what is. I’m a in-sickness-and-in-health daily shampooer who’s skeptical about forgoing a day, but after hearing readers’ feedback, I did some research on different products that would keep my hair clean, on the days I don’t feel lathering up. For great shampoo alternatives, go to your kitchen, not your bathroom cupboard. Yes, really. There’s quite a few that you don’t even have to use water with and some you probably should, unless you want to smell like the inside of a McDonalds.

Here are the products, that will have you feeling squeaky clean without shampoo:

1. Baby Powder
Sprinkle a bit on your roots and it’ll absorb the excess oil. You will smell as fresh as a baby after a diaper change. Probably best to buy the unscented version then or invest in an adult-smelling perfume.

2. Rubbing AlcoholIf you’ve ever used this stuff on your face, you’ll know how fast it dries out your skin, from sucking up every last bit of moisture, like a bloodsucking vampire. This is what makes it a brilliant choice for when your roots start getting a bit greasy. Put some rubbing alcohol on a cotton ball and blot away that oil.

3. Apple Cider Vinegar
Vinegar isn’t just for soaking your fries with (I’m not the only one who prefers vinegar and a pinch of salt over ketchup am I?). There are entire books dedicated to alternative uses for vinegar and making your hair shiny is one of them. Pour half of a cup of apple cider vinegar over your hair and rise with water. You’ll be left with hair commercial shiny hair and no, you won’t smell like a walking bottle of vinegar.

4. Baking Soda
Are you starting to see a trend here (see #1)? Don’t think that any white powder will make your hair clean. If you’re worried about your scalp getting smelly post-workout, baking soda will eliminate any odor. That’s why you keep a box in your fridge after all. Some people like to mix it with a bit of water until it forms a paste, but sometimes I just sprinkle it on my roots.

5. Lemon
As a teenager you probably tried putting lemon in your hair and sitting out in the sun in hopes that you would get highlights on the cheap. Besides sorta-not-really lightening locks, lemons works great as a rinse. If  you’re feeling really lazy, squeeze a bit of juice on the greasy spots (watching you don’t get any juice in you eye!) and massage in. It’ll smell like a citrusy shampoo but it’s actual citrus.

6. Dry ShampooYes, there’s practically an entire shelf dedicated to this stuff at CVS but it’s worth mentioning. Unlike the kitchen steals, you don’t have to buy extra to bake with (yes you really can’t skip #4 when baking cupcakes). Plus dry shampoos come in different colors, so those of us will dark hair don’t have to worry about our roots turning a weird shade of gray.

7. Aerosol HairsprayHaven’t gone near a bottle of hairspray since dance recital days? Besides keeping crimped ponytails in place while you do a cartwheel, the alcohol in hairspray dries out your scalp, so you’ll get a fresh feeling. This is probably why your grandma claims she only needs to wash her hair one a week. Spray a bit on your roots and brush it through, unless you’re going for a crispy-roots look.

8. HoneyIt isn’t just great on oatmeal. Combine a teaspoon or two of honey with water and massage into your scalp. You think it would be as sticky as getting gum in your hair but it’s not. Promise.

9. Cocoa and cornstarchWho really cares if it works or not, you get to walk around smelling like chocolate. Though that probably doesn’t help cravings (nothing will help those except a massive Dairy Milk bar). The cornstarch absorbs the oil while the adding the cocoa camouflages the telltale I’m-too-lazy-to-actually-wash-my-hair white residue.

10. Coconut MilkThere are already coconut milk shampoos, so why not go directly to the source (or the can if you don’t live anywhere near were coconuts grow)? The coconut smell with transport you to remote islands with azure water, while you’re really in your too cold shower at 6:30 AM in the city. Sorry for the reality check.

Now that you have the basic ingredients, you can play mad scientist and combine ingredients to come up with a formula that’s best you.

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K LADIES, LISTEN UP.
Look to your kitchen for the BEST conditioners to moisturize and revitalize your hair! Four different masks for each type of hair that you can easily make in minutes using all-natural ingredients you probably have sitting in your refrigerator or cupboard right now!

DRY hair –Olive Oil and Egg
In need of some major TLC?? Combine three tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil with two eggs and apply the mixture to your hair and let the mixture sit for 20 minutes before rinsing in the shower.The olive oil will help hydrate brittle locks, while the protein in the eggs will promote healthy hair growth.

ALL HAIR TYPES — Avocado and Honey Mask a ripened avocado and mix in a tablespoon of organic honey and allow it to sit for 20 minutes before rinsing it off in the shower.Avocados are rich in a variety of vitamins and nutrients, including vitamin E and protein, both of which your hair needs to remain soft and healthy. Meanwhile, honey is a natural antibacterial agent.

OILY hair — Apple Cider Vinegar and Lemon Combine 1/4 cup of apple cider vinegar with the grated peel of an entire lemon and allow it to set for 15 minutes to absorb the excess oil from your scalp, and then rinse in the shower.Apple cider vinegar will remove build up from styling products and conditioners and strengthen the hair shaft, leaving you with soft, shiny strands. It will also balance hair’s pH level, kill bacteria, and is a cure for dandruff.

DRY, flaky scalp hair — Banana, Honey and Almond Mash together 1/2 a ripe banana and add two tablespoons of honey and a few drops of almond oil and allow it to set with a shower cap on for 20 minutes before rinsing.Bananas can increase the moisture of your hair, smooth frizz and soothe your itchy scalp.

Choose the one that fits you better and bring your hair back to life!! There is no need to buy the priciest conditioners on the market to moisturize and revitalize your hair.