Rain, rain go away…
But sometimes it just keeps pouring and as much as you would love to stay indoors, you need to leave to head to work or run an important errand or two.
And while the lower temperatures offer much respite from the relentless sun, the wet weather just isn’t friendly for our locks. Like humidity, the moisture from the rain can cause the hair cuticles to swell and hair to frizz.
The good news: We’ve got ten rainy day hairstyle inspirations to ensure that you’ll still look good even when it’s raining cats and dogs outside.
Just about to step out of your house only to notice that it suddenly started pouring? Not to fret. Simply sweep your hair up into a messy ballerina bun like Le Sserafim’s Sakura. It not only looks chic, but also keeps hair from getting wet too. And you don’t have to worry about making it neat and perfect because that’s the beauty of the look.
If snatched buns are too formal for your liking, try a relaxed topknot. Take a page out of Le Sserafim Eunchae’s book and sport this Street Fighter Chun Li-inspired ‘do. It’s adorable and fun.
Another easy to do style especially when you’re out and about and it starts to pour. Gather your hair into a low ponytail and secure it with a hair tie. But if you’re doing this before leaving the house, don’t forget to apply a smoothing serum or hair oil to keep stray strands in place.
Alternatively, consider a half up half down ponytail à la local radio jock Hazelle Teo. It’s the perfect marriage between casual and chic. Gather your hair from the ears up into a ponytail, bringing the hair as high up as possible, and secure with a hair tie.
And here’s a trick to add volume at the crown so your hair doesn’t look too flat: Loosen your hair tie by moving it down the ponytail. At the top of the ponytail, create a small hole, then flip the ends of your ponytail and pull the hair through.
A twist (pun totally intended) to your traditional hair buns and knots, this is one style that will hold up on overcast days. The easy way: Slick your hair back into a low ponytail. Then twist and wrap it around before securing it in place with bobby pins. Alternatively, do a high braid like NMIXX’s Kyujin and coil it up into the crown area before pinning it in place.
Braids are truly the best way to keep hair frizz-free and well-protected against the elements. Plus, it’s a universal style that everyone can pull off. But instead of doing a regular low braid, you can opt for pigtail braids seen on (G)I-dle’s Minnie.
Need a hairstyle that will mask any evidence of rain? Fishtail braids will be your bestie. It’s a little more intricate than your regular braid but it adds a touch of whimsy that will lift your spirits even if it’s super gloomy outside. Don’t just take it from us. Look at how adorable NMIXX’s Lily is with hers.
If your hair is too short to tie up, consider using a scarf as a headband. It won’t give you a headache and is great for keeping your hair away from your face – important when you’re walking quickly and battling strong winds. Besides, it’s also a great style regardless of whether you have curls or poker straight hair. We like how Girl’s Generation’s Yoona used a knitted scarf as a headband to keep her hair in place – pretty and useful.
Channel (G)I-dle’s Yuqi’s style – she loves her caps and hats. When in doubt, just cover your hair. It keeps your hair dry so even if you forgot to bring your umbrella and need to make a quick dash from the car to the building, you and your hair will be safe. P.S. It’s also good for disguising greasy second day hair.
Why not embrace the wet weather by trying out a wet-hair look? But unlike Taeyeon who has tendrils down the front of her face, you might want to slick your locks back with mousse so you don’t have to worry about your tresses getting soaked. Pair your glossy locks with a dewy makeup look that’s perfect for rainy days.