Introducing the complete styling guide.
If styling your hair is not an empty phrase, then you most likely know how difficult it is to choose a truly effective styling product in the store. The shelves are full of various gels, varnishes, mousses, waxes, the manufacturers of which promise reliable fixation of your styling for a long time. But how to understand what to choose and how not to make a mistake with the purchase? Ksenia Asanova, a professional hair stylist and expert of the Prelest Professional brand, will help the readers of Wday.ru to understand.
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Versatile fighter: varnish
Hairspray is perhaps the most common remedy that we most often turn to when styling any complexity. And for good reason: modern varnishes have different degrees of fixation, so they can help with any installation. For light curls, for example, you can use varnish with medium fixation, it will keep the hair neat throughout the day. For more complex styling, high hairstyles or in a situation where you have a long and active event, it is better to contact extreme hold varnishes.
Distributed the myth that varnishes glue hair, form a film and a kind of “helmet” on them. Do not be afraid and risk styling by believing in such beliefs. Modern formulas of products are brought to the ideal, therefore hair sprays are absolutely weightless. On the contrary, they make hair more lively, give it shine.
Fixing the volume: mousse
Hair mousse has a light consistency, therefore it is suitable for owners of any hair type. The main difference between mousse and varnish is to add additional texture to the hair. If the varnish creates a glossy shine, then the mousse, on the contrary, is not suitable for smooth styling. It is better to use it for giving volume at the roots.
Hair mousse also comes in different degrees of fixation.: medium, strong and extra strong. The latter category is especially suitable for owners of oily hair, as it has a drying effect. But dry or damaged hair is best fixed with a mousse with a less strong hold. In order not to be mistaken with the choice, follow the scale on the spray can.
A bit of texture: wax
Wax is most often associated with men’s styling, but it can also be used for women’s hairstyles. It is important to remember that wax is not suitable for every hair type. It will be effective for curly и unruly hair… It is not suitable for thin hair lacking volume, as it will make them even more smoothed.
But to pacify unruly hair, give it a healthy look, add additional texture to curls, wax can be five-plus. Also, the product perfectly protects hair from external influences, for example, UV rays and moisture, as it creates an invisible film on the curls.
The wax can be presented in different formats. And it’s not even about the degree of fixation, but about its shape. So, spray wax has the same fixing properties, but is suitable even for thin hair due to its weightless texture. Moreover, it is able to add additional volume to the hairstyle if it is applied to the root zone and the result is fixed for a long time.
Add details: gel
If you are thinking about creating Hollywood waves on long hair or a hedgehog effect on short hair, then the gel is what you need. The most important thing when using a gel is to know exactly its purpose. For thin hair и hair of medium thickness it is worth applying the gel to damp hair and only then styling it with a hairdryer. Otherwise, you can create the effect of messy hair. For naughty curls or thick heaps volos the gel can act as a finishing product to remove fluff and frizzy hair statics.
Memorize life hacks and add to notes on your phone. Now you will definitely not be at a loss, standing at the shelf in the store, and your hairstyles will always be perfect!