How to combine styling products to get the look you want
Avoid the confusion and get rid of the clutter. Haven't we all
bought styling products thinking they will help us create magic
with our hair and ended up greatly disappointed? Here are a few
"recipes" that will help you achieve the look you are after.
You've got: Thin, fine hair You want: Thick, full hair Styling
recipe: While your hair is still damp, mix volumizing mousse in
your hands, flip your head upside down, and rub throughout your
hair beginning with the roots, coming out to the ends. To evenly
distribute the mousse, comb your hair with a wide-tooth comb.
You've got: Straight to wavy hair You want: Curly Hair Styling
recipe: While slightly damp, set your hair into small sections
using small, curlers. The smaller the sections, the more volume.
Once your hair is dry, use hairspray on each curl and at the
roots for added lift.
You've got: Dry, damaged hair You want: Rich, healthy hair
Styling recipe: After shampooing hair with a moisturizing
shampoo, use a deep conditioner for added moisture. Keep on hair
for three to five minutes before rinsing. Apply a spray sheen
evenly on dry hair, staying away from the roots (in order to
avoid buildup on the scalp). Severely dry hair responds better
to a gel sheen.
You've got: Curly hair You want: Straight hair Styling recipe:
When hair is damp, mix a straightening balm in your hands and
apply up the hair shaft until almost to the roots (again, steer
clear of those roots!) Comb through to evenly distribute, then
blow dry hair using a large, round brush. Flat iron for a super
straight finish.
You've got: Kinky, curly hair You want: Defined curls Styling
recipe: For added definition and hold, mix a leave-in
conditioner or a pomade with a styling gel in the palm of your
hand. Finger through damp hair section by section, avoiding the
roots.
No matter what style you create, steer clear from using hair
dryers that are too hot because these will fry hair and damage
hair's natural texture. Check the number of watts before using a
hair dryer and make sure it's not above 1,600 watts.