Hair Styling

Hair types are many. Some are curly, some wavy, some straight, some thick, some thin. But it doesn’t matter what type of hair you have. At the end of the day, the only thing that matters is whether it looks good or not. With the right hair styling product, you can make any person’s hair look a cut above others.

Have you ever looked at the variety of hair care products and wondered, why so many? And, what are all these supposed to do? Or, aren’t a hair gel and hair wax the same thing? If so, this article will help you. If you can decode the mystery of hair care products, you will unlock the map that can get you to a world of unlimited hairstyles. That too, without having to see wads of hair in your sink. But like everything, the path shall begin with small steps. This article will give you a basic understanding of the different hair styling products and what they are for and how to use them.

Must have hair styling products in your hair care set

If you want to get the most out of a product, you need to know all the nuances of it. And when you master that, you might be able to use it better than anyone else. The first step to understanding hair styling products is to get to know the basic variety among them. It is not possible to list all the products and to explain away each one of them. It is going to be a difficult ordeal. So here is a list of the most common hair styling products that you will come across.

Hair styling gel

Probably the most important hair styling product everybody should have. You can find hair gel for both men and women. Depending on what you want, you can choose the gel that makes your hair shinier or one that gives a matte finish. Hold of the gel is also important. It refers to how hard the gel holds together the hair strands. Most of the hair gels that you will come across will be medium hold. You can use hair gels regardless of your hair type. But it is an agreed-upon fact that it suits straight locks that are of a medium or short length. If you want other options, there are pomades made of natural ingredients.

Hair styling foam

If you are looking for thicker and fuller hair, you ought to try some styling foam. A styling foam is the same thing as the styling mousse. Even if you are not very keen on making hair appear fuller, you might like the light hold and shine that it gives. But how does it really make the hair thicker? Well, that is interesting. The styling foam has tiny polymers in them that bind to the hair strands. Sometimes it can be some natural agents like rice protein or rosemary. When these agents bind to the hair and dry, the hair appears like it has more substance to it. And when you don’t want it anymore, you can easily wash it away with water.

Hair spray

Even though women are the primary focus of hair sprays, men do use them. Hair spray creates a coating over the hair and holds in the moisture inside the strands. This is useful when you spend long hours outside. Because the moisture gets locked in, your hair won’t suffer any damage even when you are riding in a convertible or on a bike. Hair sprays also have light hold and shine to it. If you are not looking for a stronger hold, a simple spritz of hairspray will suffice for a whole day. It is also really easy to use. But you should be mindful to remove it from your hair before going to bed.

Sea salt spray

This is a relatively new hair styling product. As you can tell from the name, this spray has sea salt in it. But not just that, though. There are other compounds as well in a sea salt spray. So, what does it do to the hair? You might have noticed that after spending some time at the beach, your hair has gained some volume and texture. Well, that is the salt acting on your hair. People who do not like the greasiness of a gel or pomade usually prefer sea salt spray. It can hold together the hair and give it a better texture without leaving any oil on your face or scalp.