Styling products for men's hair
A good haircut is just the foundation for a stylish hairstyle, and styling products are the finishing touch to this process. They began to be used in ancient Egypt. Various resins and fats were used at the basis of such funds. Towards the end of the 19th century, they acquired a look that most closely resembled today's lipstick, wax and gel.
When choosing a product for men's styling, one should take into account the hair structure and the expected result. Using gel, wax and other styling tools will keep your hair looking great all day long.
Styling products for fine to soft hair
For fine hair styling, you should give up lipsticks and give preference to clay and wax. Also, long-term fixation will provide varnish. For light and durable styling of fine and sparse hair, mousse is also suitable. It is applied to dry hair and then blow-dried. To avoid the feeling of sticky hair and the presence of styling products on your hair, a spray will do. It is lightweight, weightless and does not weigh fine hair down.
To create volumetric styling and root volume
Lipstick, clay and wax are used to create volume that can last for a long time. There are two types of lipsticks for men's hair: water-based and petrolatum. The former is lighter and less shiny, while the latter is good for tricky styling. For a large volume and strong fixation of the styling, you should not ignore the varnish. For thinner hair, you should use a varnish with a weak degree of fixation, for coarse - with a stronger one. Clay, which does not have a glossy shine and is ideal for oily hair, will also add volume. In addition, it is organically pure.
Styling products for curly, curly hair
Grease is great for curbing wavy and coarse curly hair. It first appeared among African hairdressers in the late 19th century. This product is based on oil (lanolin) or wax. Grease is applied to damp hair and then blow-dried. It fixes the styling well, while not sticking the strands together. You can also use wax, a moderate amount of it will accentuate the waves and add volume. It can be applied to both wet and dry hair. For styling curly hair, creams and lipsticks are also used.
For styling short hair
To create the legendary extreme "hedgehog" on short hair with the effect of wet hair will allow the gel. The basic rule is to apply the product to dry hair, otherwise the strands will stick together. For short haircuts, paste is also a great solution. It has a circular structure and allows the hands to form the desired shape. The paste is applied to dry or slightly damp hair.
For dry styling
Dry styling consists of applying special products to clean, dry hair. The strength and durability of the hairstyle will depend on the product chosen. For thick hair, you can use a fondant. It has a light texture, has a strong hold, and does not stick the strands together. Before going to bed, the lipstick must be combed out and washed off. You can also use products that will add dullness to your hair. These include mastic, paste, clay.
For wet styling
Various types of styling products are used to create the effect of wet hair. Among them, the primary role is played by the gel. To create the effect of wet hair, you must first wash it, and then, without waiting for complete drying, apply the gel.