Which Products Should Be Used Based on Hair Type?

Walk into any big box or drugstore today, and the hair care aisle will have hundreds of products, if not more. There are more hair care products offered today than skincare ones. How can a person know which product they should use? 

Many people avoid using any products because they don’t know what to buy. Unsurprisingly, countless people say they are unhappy with their hair. They become frustrated and give up when they don’t know what is available and what they should use for their desired look. With some information and the right styling tools and products, every person can have hair they love. ProStylingTools.com offers the following advice. 

Protect the Hair

The most important thing a person can do is protect their hair. Always use a heat-protecting spray and apply it from the mid-length of the locks to the ends of the hair when it is damp. Comb this product through the hair to ensure full coverage before using a blow dryer, flat iron, or other styling tool.

Fine and Straight Hair

People with fine, straight hair often become frustrated because their locks will not do what they desire. After applying the heat-protecting spray, add mousse to the hair and comb it through the tresses. The mousse adds body and control, making it easy to style the hair.

In addition, individuals with this hair type should learn to love dry shampoo. This type of shampoo provides the hair with texture and grip. Men and women can use it throughout the day to lift their hair. However, dry shampoo must be washed out every few days, as build-up can lessen the hair volume.

People need to learn how to add volume to fine, straight hair without adding weight. Doing so may sound impossible, but it is doable. A thickening shampoo and conditioner can help provide this volume. However, limit conditioner use to the very ends of the hair and ensure the hair is rinsed thoroughly. If this product is left on the hair, it will lessen the volume.

Start with the heat protectant and light hold mousse to achieve the desired style. Follow up with a volumizing mist and dry shampoo as needed. Avoid silicone serums and oils because they will weigh the hair down, which is the opposite of what the person wants.

Thick, Straight Hair

Individuals with thick, straight hair also encounter many challenges when trying to style their tresses. While this hair has plenty of texture, a person must be patient and have time to style it as they desire. Apply styling oil to wet hair in sections. Stylists recommend working from the back of the head forward to avoid weighing the bangs and face-framing layers down with excessive product.

Every person with thick, straight hair should invest in a shine spray. The hair is exceptionally bulky, which can make it look dull. The shine spray will give it a look that they love. However, when using this product, only apply it from the mid-length of the tresses to the ends. This is one product a person should not overdo when using. The only product a person with this hair type should avoid is a volumizer. Their hair is thick enough without adding another product to it. 

Kinky, Coiled Hair

Many people envy those with kinky and coiled hair because they love the look of tight curls. However, men and women with this hair type know how difficult it can be to style. They must use a specific approach to ensure they get the style they are after.

After shampooing the hair, the individual must use a deep conditioner. Unlike those with thin, straight hair, men and women with kinky, coiled hair need to leave some of this conditioner in, so they should only rinse it out halfway. The residue that remains will allow the curls to look smooth and shiny. Immediately after showering, the individual should also use a leave-in conditioner and comb it through the locks.

To add gloss and definition to the curls, a person with kinky, coiled hair should twist large sections of the curls around their fingers when the hair is halfway dry. Apply a silicone serum or styling oil when doing so, and then leave the curls alone. When choosing products for this hair type, look for creamy products rather than ones that spray.

Avoid products that contain alcohol. They remove moisture from the hair, and kinky, coiled hair must remain hydrated. Dry shampoo should also not be used because this hair type needs oils to look and feel its best.

Wavy Hair

Wavy hair can quickly become frizzy and poofy if the right products are not used. Individuals often invest in rich shampoos and styling products, thinking they will help keep the frizz and poof down. Sadly, this is the exact opposite of what they should be purchasing. They should buy light styling products made using natural oils rather than silicone. The natural oils smooth the waves rather than smothering them.

At times, the waves need a little extra help. A salt spray should be used rather than a curl cream or gel. The spray’s pump trigger ensures the mist is applied evenly to the waves.

Once all products have been applied to the hair, part it and let it air dry. When the hair has completely dried, the ends may look scraggly. Take a little styling oil and run it over the ends with your fingertips. This will help bring the ends under control.

Curly Hair

Curly hair is prone to frizz and dryness. To prevent this dryness, curly hair needs sulfate-free shampoos. The shampoo should be followed by a rich conditioner containing panthenol or silicone to seal the moisture. However, don’t overdo it with these products; they can overhydrate the hair and weigh it down. Water-based conditioners should be used to provide hydration. 

On days when the hair won’t be shampooed, the curls can be refreshed in the shower. Simply wet the hair and run conditioner from the mid-length of the tresses to the ends. A curl-refreshing mist can contain the curls throughout the day without leaving them crunchy. 

Talk with the stylist to learn more about which products they recommend. They work with the hair and know its specific needs. Their advice will be priceless in ensuring the hair looks and feels its best.