#messyhair — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

With 261.2M total posts and 22.9K new posts daily, #messyhair is a very high-competition hashtag (score: 100/100). Average posts get 776 likes and 30 comments.

Popular Hashtags for #messyhair

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#hair	261.2M	22.9K	776	100	48
#hairstyle	111.5M	13.3K	1.5K	100	54
#hairstylist	61.5M	16.6K	1.2K	100	43
#instagood	2.0B	377.0K	533	100	25
#makeup	427.9M	60.6K	650	100	41

Related Hashtags to #messyhair

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#messybun	1.5M	82	2.1K	87	46
#hairstyles	68.6M	10.4K	2.5K	100	50
#selfie	447.3M	14.9K	1.1K	100	53
#instagram	1.6B	606.9K	1.0K	100	41
#makeupartist	161.1M	42.9K	1.8K	100	61

Similar Hashtags to #messyhair

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#dirtybootsandmessyhair	3.1M	96	1.4K	97	64
#messyhairdontcare	2.1M	62	1.4K	72	68
#dirtybootsmessyhair	585.9K	14	742	25	49
#messyhairstyle	121.7K	28	1.8K	24	85
#messyhairday	60.2K	0	3.6K	2	67

Hashtag Cloud

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How to Use #messyhair on Instagram

Mix with niche hashtags — #messyhair has very high competition. Combine it with smaller, more specific hashtags to improve your visibility.
Use 5-15 hashtags per post — Include #messyhair alongside related tags for the best reach. Don't just use one hashtag.
Combine with related hashtags — Try pairing #messyhair with #messybun, #hairstyles, #selfie for a well-rounded hashtag set.
Check for banned hashtags — Always verify your hashtags are safe before posting. Use the IQHashtags Banned Hashtag Checker.

Frequently Asked Questions

How popular is #messyhair on Instagram?

#messyhair has 261.2M total posts on Instagram with approximately 22.9K new posts added daily. The average post using #messyhair receives 776 likes and 30 comments.

Is #messyhair a good hashtag to use?

#messyhair has a competition score of 100/100 (very high) and a reach score of 48/100. This is a competitive hashtag — best used alongside smaller, niche-specific tags.

What hashtags go well with #messyhair?

The best hashtags to use with #messyhair include: #messybun, #hairstyles, #selfie, #instagram, #makeupartist. Using a mix of related hashtags helps you reach a wider audience while staying relevant to your content.

Editorial transparency: This article was drafted with AI assistance using IQ Hashtags' internal platform data and research, then reviewed and edited for accuracy by Ewa Suwińska, Editorial Lead at IQ Hashtags. Last reviewed: 2026-06-04. Learn about our editorial process →

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