REACTING TO VIRAL HAIR HACKS
Hi Glam Girls,
I Tested Viral Instagram Hair Hacks So You Don’t Have To! There is no shortage of hair advice on Instagram, but not every viral tip is actually worth your time. After 15 years in the industry, I put several popular creator techniques to the test to see which ones really deliver.
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*You can click on each of the creator names below to see their original reels
Matt Newman aka @Mattloveshair
Technique tried: Flat iron root lift for bangs and front pieces
Instead of ironing the front sections straight down, Matt suggests taking thin horizontal sections, lifting the roots upward, and letting the hair cool back before placing the part.
Result: Worth it: This gave noticeably more lift at the root and looked much better than flattening everything down.
Matt Newman aka @Mattloveshair
Technique tried: Airwrap root volume hack
Rather than wrapping from the ends up, this method focuses on wrapping the roots horizontally to create lift right where you want it.
Result: Worth it: This one gave beautiful volume and made a huge difference at the crown.
Katie Guerra aka @katyguerralitfromwithin
Technique tried: Twisted short hair updo with a messy bun
This style uses a deep side part, an easy twist that adds hair as you go, and a casual messy bun in the back
Result: Worth it: It worked best with a little texture and would likely be even better on second day hair.
Tammy Harris aka Fashionknowsnoage
Technique tried: Velcro roller static and flyaway fix
Her tip focused on using anti humidity hairspray to help smooth static and tame the flyaways that often happen with rollers.
Result: Worth it: Such a useful fix, especially for finer hair that gets static easily.
Mo Styles aka _mo__styles_
Technique tried: Messy bun tutorial
This bun takes a little practice, but once the hand placement and twist make sense, it creates a really pretty effortless shape.
Result: Worth it: It is one of those styles that looks tricky at first but comes together beautifully once you get it
Claudia aka @hair_is_fun_
Technique tried: Scarf bubble pony style
This look uses elastics, scarf placement, bubbles, and wrapping to create a very polished finished style.
Result: Depends: Beautiful result, but definitely more advanced. Worth it if you enjoy styling and have the skill level for it. Skip it if you want something quick and easy.
Final Take
Some viral hair hacks really are that good. The standout winners were Matt Newman’s volume tricks, Tammy Harris’s static fixes, and Mo’s messy bun tutorial. The scarf style was gorgeous, but much harder to recreate at home.
Gabi