To achieve messy hair, focus on drying your hair in a way that disrupts its natural flow. Here's how:
Steps to Messy Hair
Here's a breakdown of how to get that effortlessly messy look:
- Start with Wet Hair: Begin with freshly washed, wet hair. This provides a good base for creating the messy texture.
- Blow Dry from All Angles: Use a blow dryer to dry your hair. Instead of focusing on a smooth, downward motion, move the blow dryer around your head. Dry your hair from different angles to create a less uniform texture.
- Use Your Hands: As you blow dry, use your free hand to brush and tousle your hair. Rake your fingers through your hair from various angles. This will encourage your hair to dry in different directions.
- Avoid Over-Styling: The key to messy hair is to keep it looking natural and undone. Avoid using combs or brushes to style your hair, or using too many hair products that will give a more "put-together" style.
The Wind-Swept Look
The goal is to mimic a naturally wind-swept look. By disrupting the typical drying pattern and encouraging different directions, you create that sought-after, carefree vibe.
Why This Method Works
- Disrupted Hair Direction: Drying from multiple angles and using your hand to tousle breaks up the uniformity of the hair.
- Natural Volume: Encouraging hair to dry in different directions provides natural volume and lift.
- Carefree Aesthetic: This method avoids a polished, overly styled appearance, resulting in that desired messy look.
| Step | Action | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Start | Wet hair | Base for creating texture |
| Blow Dry | From all angles | Disrupted hair flow |
| Hand Tousling | From different angles | Creates volume and varying textures |
| Avoid Over-Styling | Avoid over-brushing or combing | Maintains the "messy" aesthetic |
