We’ve all had days when our hair doesn’t cooperate or when we’re too lazy to wash it. Then there are the last-minute parties, and you’re at a loss for what to do. We asked Apurva Chaudhari, a Schwarzkopf Professional hair expert, which hairstyles work on bad hair days to help you look your best on those days.

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Sleek straight ponytail 

Osis+ sprinkling Dust it on the crown and the roots, then rub it in. Comb the hair flat and gather it towards the nape of the neck. Use an elastic or a scrunchie of your choice to keep it in place.

Alice Bands/Hairband

Brush down your hair to remove any tangles. Divide the hair into three sections and begin braiding from one ear end. As you go, continue to gather sections of hair from the hairline. Repeat until you reach the other end of the ear. Secure your braid with an elastic and tuck the remaining loose ends behind the ear with a bobby pin.

Pulled out Dutch braid

Make a small ponytail at first. Underneath the first ponytail, create a small ponytail. Clip the first ponytail in half, then the second ponytail above it. Add the two halves of the first ponytail to make the third ponytail. Unclip your second ponytail, cut it in half, and clip up your third ponytail. Add the other two halves of the second ponytail and secure with an elastic to make a fourth ponytail. Repeat the process until you’re happy with the length. To add volume, pull out some sections of the ponytail.

Messy buns

Given any type of hair, a messy bun can never go wrong. To add texture and volume to greasy hair, generously dust it with Osis+ Dust it. Make a high ponytail with all of your hair and secure it with an elastic. Divide your hair into two sections and twist them together. Pull some hair from each section to add volume and wrap it around the base of the ponytail. Rep the process with the other section. You can also add some glitz to the bun by tying a hair scarf around it.

The Knot

This one comes with a little twist to the classic half knot. Dust your hair with Osis+ Dust it and rub it in to add volume to the roots. Gather hair from the crown area and tie a loose knot. Secure it using a bobby pin and spray Session Label Flex to remove flyaways and keep the knot intact.