While creating a good hairstyle is by no means an easy task, styling it to hold its shape all day can be even more overwhelming.
The process is not only requires loads of practice but can be time consuming, especially when you consider hair care for busy people.
That said, this blog will let you know that nothing is impossible. A few tips and product recommendations are all you need to follow to maintain a flawless pomp throughout the day.
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A good haircut is the base
Getting a good haircut is the first step for a good hairstyle that is likely to remain up hours on end. What is important to understand the type of haircut that will offer optimal hold and structure.
So the next time you visit a salon, keep these pointers in mind:
- For a slicked back look, keep the length in front of your hair and trim it short at the back.
- Thick hair will weigh more and will therefore be prone to collapse, so consider thinning it to hold your hairstyle better.
Prep before styling
Unwashed hair which is already saturated with styling products can be difficult to style the way you want due to the buil-up of dirt.
So make sure to wash your hair with a surface-free shampoo that produces a rich lather to effectively remove all the dirt and grease, if you intend to style your hair for the day.
Use pre-styling products if you want your hair to last the day.These products can be either a hair spray, oil, serum, cream or even a mousse that will give your hair a great base for styling.
A pre-styler will ensure your hair stays intact and can be further used afterwards to further shape and define your hair.
Style it the way you want
A simple way to keep your hair up from morning to night is by using light hair styling products. Which means using clay, pomade, wax or powder for the finish you are looking at.
Just apply these stylers in layers and add more in case you require extra hold. Some styling products you can checkout are:
- a leave-in curl building serum for bouncy curls
- a curl moisturizing mousse to add hydration
- a strong dry wax for creating soft definition and separation
- a dry texturizer for defined texture and hold
- a strong moulding clay for long-lasting hold without a sticky looking finish
Use a hydrating shampoo twice a week
Shampooing the hair every day can be the worst grooming habit as it dries up the hair by stripping it off the nourishing oils.
So make it a habit to limit your shampoo wash to two days in a week to spread out the full cleanings. Make sure you use a hydrating shampoo with roucou oil to enrich the hair as you wash it.
Most of these hydrating shampoos have nourishing oils, similar to the top-end soap bars that are formulated to lift the excess grime from the pores.
Do not use a dual-action conditioner as you may not get the full benefit of a conditioner. So follow only with a stand-alone conditioner.
Use the stand-alone conditioner everyday
You should always follow a shampoo with a conditioner and not the other way around. Your conditioner will work as a rinsing agent on the days when you don’t shampoo.
Get yourself a nutrient-dense conditioner which uses aloe, quinoa, bamboo, vitamins A,B,C and E and amino acids to hydrate, strengthen and repair hair. This will keep your hair buoyant and tameable rather than limp and unresponsive.
Consider oil as a treatment
The trend has changed and oil is now considered to be good for the hair. A few drops of a good hair oil can go a long way in taming strays, preventing dehydration and adding lustre to make your hairstyle looking good all day long.
There are a few ways you can apply oil, either as a stand-alone styler for medium to long hair, or as an addition to products like clay or hair paste for additional nourishment and shine.
Consider investing in a weightless hair oil which is suited for dry, coarse or curly hair and has excellent shining power, fights frizz and is enriched with antioxidants to combat the free radicals.
Manage your expectations
There can be a number of factors which can be out of your control, such as heat and humidity, which can contribute to a hairstyle not holding up long enough.
So one has to be a bit realistic and be prepared to cut your hair short in order to achieve the desired results with what you have.
Last but not the least, always carry an umbrella when stepping out as you never know when it is going to rain and spoil your hard styling work in a few seconds.