Let’s face it... when it comes to hair care it’s easy to get lazy. If a style takes longer than ten minutes or needs more than three products, we tend to call it quits. With most of our morning routines placing emphasis on skin care and make up, we just don’t have the time to invest in our manes. That was until the ever-evolving Lazy Hairscaping trend.
Intrigued? Us too. That’s why we caught up with WGSN’s Beauty Director, Clare Varga to find out everything about the trending low-maintenance hair hacks. From hybrid heroes that save the day to easy upkeep hairstyles and more, keep scrolling to uncover how to prolong washdays and avoid having to send the dreaded ‘I’m on my way’ text. Don’t worry, we’ve all been there…
WHAT IS LAZY HAIRSCAPING
Influenced by the forever-trending ‘skinimalist’ movement, low-maintenance hair care not only allows us to create salon-approved strands from home but gives us the gift of time. In short, they’re easy, speedy, and economical. “Lazy Hairscaping is a part of the overarching ‘Lazy Beauty’ trend which sees consumers seeking more effortless and streamlined beauty and self care routines.” explains Clare. “Despite the name, the trend involves smart choices and hair hacks that use simple techniques and minimal products to achieve styles with minimum time and effort.” she adds.
WHY IS LAZY HAIRSCAPING TRENDING
But, why is Lazy Hairscaping emerging now? “It gained momentum due to its accessibility and convenience and has been boosted by the TikTok-ability of low-effort hair hack techniques, including overnight waves and heatless curls.” suggests Clare. “The cost-of-living crisis has also seen people choose low-maintenance styles that extend the time between salon visits and can be airdried. Products that support lazy styling or extend colour are particularly appealing to consumers.”
WHAT ARE THE BEST LOW-MAINTENANCE HAIR HACKS
Now we know the ins and outs of the trend, it’s time to see what all the fuss is about. Don’t know where to start? Don’t worry, below are the best low-maintenance hair hacks for all tress types (we’re talking long, short, coloured, curly and more).
TREAT YOUR SCALP TO SOME TLC
We’ve said it before and we will say it again, hair health starts with scalp care. When your scalp microbiome is out of balance then it begins to over produce oils, leaving your locks greasy, flaky and weighed down. The solution? A scalp treatment. Extending the time in between washdays (that's Lazy Hairscaping 101), they provide equilibrium to your roots slowing down oil production – allowing self-regulation.
SHOP ALL SCALP TREATMENTS >>> REACH FOR THE DRY SHAMPOO
Whether you’ve overslept or heading out after the gym, dry shampoo refreshes your lengths from the roots – extending the life of your blow-dry while leaving your locks with a lingering, luxurious scent. Working hard to soak up excess oil while adding volume to your mane, these featherweight formulas are less drying than your typical shampoos and help to style beyond day three. Our trick? To apply it before bed and let it work its magic as you snooze.
SHOP ALL DRY SHAMPOO >>> INVEST IN MANE MULTITASKERS
Investing in multitasking products not only clears space on your vanity table but also saves time and money. When it comes to your strands, leave-in conditioners are the go-to. Flooded with hydrating, smoothing, defining and shine-enhancing ingredients, it adds moisture to nourish, slip to detangle and shields against heat too.
SHOP ALL LEAVE-IN CONDITIONERS >>> STYLE STRATEGICALLY
Depending on your tress type, by day three or four your locks are probably more oily and harder to style. But, there are many ways to still look fresh without having to cleanse again! The secret is in the styling. A case in point? French braids, a high ponytail or a messy bun are ideal for disguising the fact you’re due a wash day. Using the right hair tools to complete your look will also turn everyday into a good hair day. A soft bristle brush will distribute natural oils more evenly than a comb – making it perfect for slowing down greasy roots that occur throughout the week.
SHOP ALL HAIR CARE TOOLS >>> BEST LAZY HAIRSCAPING PRODUCTS
We can’t talk about low-maintenance hair hacks without spotlighting Hair By Sam McKnight’s Lazy Girl Biodegradable Hair Cleanse Cloth. Awarded the Future of Beauty title by Elle in 2023, the wipes revive and refresh roots, fringes and hairlines. Enriched with aloe leaf, velvet flower seed and honeysuckle flower, they keep your strands clean, soft and hydrated. Plus, crafted from tree pulp cellulose, they’re completely compostable – biodegrading in just six weeks! Our advice… keep them close post-workout, as a festival fix or when traveling in humid climes.
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Going beyond its call of duty, Living Proof’s Perfect Hair Day PHD Advanced Clean Dry Shampoo prolongs wash days while nourishing your lengths from root to tip. Enhancing a fresh-out-of-the-shower feel all day, every day, it fuses fast-absorbing powders with conditioning agents to soak up oil and sweat while leaving your strands soft and shiny (sans visible residue).
SHOP ALL LIVING PROOF >>> Replenishing and restoring, Gisou's Honey Infused Scalp Treatment is primed to bring balance to your microbiome. Supercharged by the brand’s signature Mirsalehi bee garden oil blend, the leave-in serum combines antioxidants, proteins and omegas to prevent moisture loss, soothe irritation and diminish flaking.
SHOP ALL GISOU >>> Taming your tresses for up to 48 hours, Fable & Mane’s Detangling Leave-In Conditioner livens up lacklustre locks. Gifting you with up to two additional day in your washday cycle, this moisturising must-have melds amla with red hibiscus to revive shine and prevent breakage. Oh, and did we mention with the added heat protectant it shields your strands from 230 degrees heat.
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Boosting a bouncy blowout for days on end, Oribe’s Dry Texturizing Spray is the ultimate shortcut to enviable volume. Enhanced with patented polymers that absorb oil at the roots while providing subtle hold, it leaves locks looking styled with just a single spritz.
SHOP ALL ORIBE >>> So now we are all clued up on the latest hair trend, what’s next for Lazy Hairscaping? “Going forward expect to see the climate crisis influencing more lazy hairstyling. Textured ‘Humidity Cuts’ that are better suited for higher temperatures are emerging, along with humidity-proofing sprays that combat frizz." predicts Clare. Watch this space…
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