How To Hide Uneven Layers While Your Hair Grows Out
Chopped no more
Whether your hair has been the victim of a bad stylist or a bad bleach, we’ve got you covered in our latest beauty guide.
Uh oh! If you’re here, that means we’ve got a crisis on our hands. You probably headed to the salon sometime recently, ready to get a fresh look, only to leave feeling devastated and betrayed. Maybe it’s a bad haircut, maybe it’s bleach damage—either way, all you know is that your new layers are looking more scene queen shag than elegant long layers. All in all, not ideal!
The bad news? The damage is done. The good news? This is as bad as it’s going to get, and it’s definitely not the end of the world. From here, keeping your hair strong as it grows out with the right routine is a must, of course. But what do you do in the meantime? How do you keep your hair looking good despite the choppiness? That’s what we’re here to help with.
Ahead, we’ve rounded up all the ways in which you can conceal the unwanted layering in your locks—find the full guide below:
Option 1: Chop it all off
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If you can stomach a big change, the easiest way to conceal a bad cut is by starting from scratch. Get a bob, get a pixie—whatever you decide, the goal is to get rid of all of the uneven bits. No one will be able to clock your uneven layers if they no longer exist!
Option 2: Wear your hair curly
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Okay, okay, so a pixie cut is not an option. Not to worry! There are other ways to conceal a bad haircut. All you have to know is that when it comes to choppy, uneven layers or breakage, straight hair is not your friend. Indeed, the best way to hide and blend bad layers is with curls. Big, long, and sleek curls work just fine, but the tighter and messier your curls are, the less obvious the length discrepancies will be!
Option 3: Slick it all back
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If you can’t be bothered to use tongs on your hair every day, the ol’ reliable slick back will do just fine. Not sure how to get the look right? Fear not—we’ve already created the ultimate guide to the perfect slick back. You can either leave your hair in a ponytail, but if the bad layers leave it looking too thin or too scraggly, a bun or braid works too! You can also experiment with a half-up, half-down style to switch things up from day to day.
Option 4: French or Dutch braids
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If you’ve got the skill, now is the time to use it! A French or Dutch braid will help conceal any short layers with ease, and the best part is that there are so many ways you can wear them! Try double plaits for a hairdo that stays put throughout your gym session, or rock a single plait for a put-together, office-ready hairstyle.
Option 5: Lots and lots of clips
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No time to braid or slick back your hair? No problem! Get yourself a cute set of hair clips (PS: we’ve already created a comprehensive shopping guide for you to peruse). The key is to really go ham on the adornments—the more clips you weave into your tresses, the less people can see your layers!
Option 6: Extensions
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If curls, clips, braids, and slick backs all fall short (no pun intended), your only option may be to weave in a few extensions while you wait for your hair to grow back. This can be pricey, but if you’ve got special occasions to attend and you just can’t wait it out, then it’s time to book yourself into a salon (ideally, a different salon to the one that gave you bad layers…).
Option 7: Rock it with regular shape-ups and trims
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Worst case scenario is you commit to the shaggy lengths and the long growout process in full. In this case, regular trims and shape-ups will keep your hair looking intentional—which is all you can really ask for in the grand scheme of things.
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