Q: After Hurricane Sandy, we hit day 10 without electricity and it is rather frequent that we lose power in our rural area. I am amused by the way people will deal with dirty hair, such as wearing a bandanna or baseball hat or brushing baby powder through their hair to remove the oil. While this is something to put in perspective given that people are suffering real devastation, I would love to have some more style ideas.
—M.M., Stillwater Township, N.J.
Luci Gutiérrez
Wigs are a good option for bad hair days.
A: While dirty hair may be the least of a person's worries in the aftermath of a natural disaster, we've all faced days when you can't shampoo, but still must look presentable.
It's a cinch for some women to go for pulled-back updos in a top knot or a bun, secured with a tortoise clip or hairpins. The short-hair variation: brushed back and secured smoothly with a little water or gel. These off-the-face styles require natural makeup with lipstick and flat, clip-on earrings that instantly accent your face. Or hide a high forehead with an oblong scarf wrapped like a turban in the front, leaving an open crown, tucking the ends in on each side.
Dry shampoo—instead of baby powder—really works to revive limp, greasy hair. A bonus: It adds volume to fine hair. Keep a spray can of dry shampoo handy at the office, too. Among the popular brands are Batiste, Psssst!, Oscar Blandi, Fekkai and Klorane.
Wigs are used by many TV anchorwomen who feel the pressure to never have a bad-hair day. Forget the trendy wig that will transform you into a ravishing redhead for a day. Aim for a wig that's undetectable, styled to look exactly like your own hair.
The best wig selections nowadays tend to be online, where there's variety of human-hair and synthetic styles. The hardest part is choosing the right wig from a photo. Always enlist the professionals. The best hair salon in your town can steer you to the best wig—most likely it will be human hair. Just be sure to read the fine print regarding exchanges and refunds of wigs bought online. Every wig needs to be tweaked by a professional stylist, who can adjust the color, texture and style so that it closely resembles your hair.
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