I know it takes trial and error to figure out what products are right for you. Should I use this mousse or that gel? Will this leave my hair oily or dry? At some point we all go through these questions when we are looking for new product to use. And sometimes it is a trial and error. Not all products work for everyone. But I have compiled a guide that will hopefully help out next time you are deciding on which product to purchase.
Fine Hair
Fine hair is easily weighed down. So be careful not to use too much of any product. Usually no more than a dime size of gel, cream, or paste.
When it comes to leave-in-conditioners, people with fine hair should step lightly! Test the consistency before purchasing. A more watery consistency is what I recommend. I use Sexy Hair's leave-in-conditioner spray on my clients because it is light weight and still leaves the hair soft and healthy.
Mousse is typically a light weight styling aid. I recommend mousse over gel to my clients with fine hair because it is airy and does not weigh the hair down when using the right amount.
Hairspray is another issue I tend to see with my clients. With fine, thinner hair a strong hold hairspray tends to take away from the lift and life of the hair after I have styled it. Try a more medium hold aerosol spray to keep the body in your hair.
Normal Hair
With normal texture hair it really is more trial and error. You just have to see what works best for you. It also depends on the style you are going for. If you want more volume and movement then use lighter product such as mousse and styling creme. I use Kenra Styling Creme 10 for my clients with normal texture hair. It has a little weight to it so it keeps the hair tame but does not weigh it down.
If you want the sleek straight look you can use something a little heavier such as a straightening gel. Also after flat ironing you can lightly apply a shine gloss to keep the sleek look.
When it comes to hairspray it just depends on your preference. if you want movement the use a medium hold hairspray. If you want your hair to stay put all day (usually shorter styles) then use a max hold spray.
Coarse Hair
Coarse hair can sometimes be hard to tame. Gel usually works best for coarse thick hair. It weighs the hair down a bit more and give it more control. For short hair that is thick and coarse a wax mousse will also work well, such as Kenra's Mousse Wax.
If your hair tends to frizz easily try using a shine serum. I use one pump of shine serum on wet hair before I apply any other product. this helps tame the frizz while blow drying instead of doing it all with the flat iron or curling iron.
Hope this has helped some of you!
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<3 Megan
