However, it is not always easy to navigate this expanded offering. Which styling product should I choose depending on my hair type? What effect do I want to achieve and how should I style it? In this article, we provide a small guide to help you find your way and make the right styling choice!
If you have fine hair…
To add volume to your hair, certain styling textures should be avoided, such as gel or wax, which could weigh down the hair fiber. Instead, opt for lighter formulas like mousses or sprays specifically designed to coat and add volume at the roots.
While styling mousses once had a bad reputation for their "crunchy" effect on hair, brands have managed to reverse the trend. Today, they are lighter and have a non-greasy feel, ideal for texturizing fine hair. Moreover, some mousses enriched with conditioning agents will also provide a moisturizing and conditioning action to the hair.
THE must-have: Volumizing & Hydrating Styling Mousse, Beautélive
If your hair is unruly…
Are cowlicks, rebellious strands, and frizz your daily reality? Don't panic, it's not a lost cause! To control your uncooperative mane, turn to disciplining creams to be applied to still-damp hair. They will smooth the hair fiber while adding suppleness and shine.
New cream-like textures can also be chosen, such as balm or lotion. Used as a finishing product, they will style without weighing down the hair and while preserving its natural movement. The icing on the cake is that this type of product will also protect your hair from heat styling tools!
THE must-have: Anti-frizz smoothing balm, EIMI range by Wella
If you want to texturize it…
To add substance and texture to your hair without providing a fixing action, styling pastes and waxes will be your best allies! For both men and women, they come in an infinite variety depending on the desired effect: tousled, deconstructed, matte finish, etc. These styling products should be applied to dry hair with your fingers to texturize to your liking.
Sprays are also products you can opt for, especially to achieve wavy or blurred effects.
THE must-have: Texture Touch matte effect clay , from the Eimi range by Wella will be perfect for styling your hair
If you want to hold it…
Do you have a short cut and want to provide hold for your hair while styling it? Gel is the styling product for you! It allows you to build and work the hair strand by strand, giving it the desired look. Depending on the flexibility and movement you want to achieve, opt for a stronger or weaker hold index. Some gels also offer new texture effects such as wet look, matte, extreme shine, or slicked back. The choice is yours!
THE must-have: Texture and care cream-gel, KIN Cosmetics
If your hair is curly/wavy…
To enhance your curls or waves, opt for textures like mousse, fluid, or jelly. These types of styling products will bring definition and bounce to your hair to better define them. Also, choose a rather light hold. This will prevent them from stiffening and preserve the movement of your curly or wavy hair. For styling, preferably apply the product to wet and well-towel-dried hair so that the curl forms during drying. You can repeat the operation as a finish once the hair is dry with a small amount of styling product.
The must-have: Curl fluid Yes You Can, Beautélive
