Use hair styling products correctly and you should not damage it; however, some can dry it out. Look for volumizing products which open up the cuticle for added volume and lift.
Styling creams can be an ideal starting point for beginners as they offer medium hold and shine with natural yet malleable textures that offer some control.
Gel
Hair gel is an iconic styling product, providing maximum hold and shaping of the locks. Used to achieve various styles from sleek slick back looks to more textured or volumized looks. Most gels contain natural ingredients such as petroleum jelly, beeswax or lanolin; however, synthetic polymers may also add durability and styling options.
Selecting the proper gel depends on your preferred look and individual hair type. Some gels are scent free while others contain moisturizing and nourishing properties to prevent dryness; still other may feature detangling agents to loosen knots and reduce tangles.
Apply gel only on clean, damp and detangled hair for the best results. Avoid overusing too often as this could smother your locks and lead to dandruff or dryness. Gel can be an invaluable tool for controlling edges or defining curls; certain varieties even offer heat protection against blow-drying or straightening heat damage.
Pomade
Pomade stands out in an otherwise vast selection of hairstyling options due to its flexibility and ease of use. No matter if your preference lies with vintage slick-back styles or modern textures, there’s likely an appropriate pomade that can suit you!
Today’s pomades are high-performing products formulated from both natural and synthetic ingredients, including nourishing oils like jojoba and avocado that penetrate hair shafts to hydrate locks. Plus, these pomades are easier to wash out than their oil counterparts – perfect for men with oily locks!
Choose a light to medium-hold pomade for most styles, as heavy pomades can weigh down your locks and cause them to appear greasy or crusty. For best results, apply pomade to clean and damp hair before finishing the look off with hairspray from Battle Born Grooming Co – their quality spray will keep the style in place even during high heat environments!
Mousse
Mousse can be used by all hair types to add volume and texture, particularly fine or thin hair types who need an additional boost of lift and definition without adding weight. Furthermore, mousse can help tame frizzy locks or define curls more clearly.
Hair mousse should always be applied when the strands are damp; “there should be an ideal balance – your strands shouldn’t be sopping wet, nor bone dry,” according to celebrity stylist Tyler Laswell.
A good amount of mousse should cover fine or thin locks with approximately the size of a golf ball and for thicker textures it should cover approximately the size of an orange. When looking for heat protection formulas make sure they offer this feature too, and don’t forget to mist with hairspray afterwards for best results!
Clay
Hair clays can create an updated, texturized style. Best used on thicker, straight hair for an all-over matte finish with strong hold, they also often come with a strong hold formula unlike cheaper clays that use petroleum bases and chalky fillers that dry your locks out over time. Our Uppercut Deluxe hair clay stands out by using only premium ingredients without harmful fillers that dry your locks out over time – and does just that!
Short styles like a messy crop or textured quiff often call for lighter-hold products like pomades and pastes; their lower reworkable hold makes them an excellent pre styler with sea salt sprays to give low to medium shine before blow drying your locks. Before applying, remember to warm the product between your hands first; this helps emulsify the clay for easier application evenly across your head! Then it’s time to experiment and create your signature look!
