subject: More Bounce, More Body, More Oomph For Your Hairstyle [print this page] When I was in high school, the most popular look for girls included a coif defined by straight-as-a-bone, sleek locks. But apparently the fashion world seemed to catch on about just how boring that style really is--and how unrealistic!
Most girls would use flat irons combined with harsh hair products to imitate the tresses sported all over magazine covers and splashed on the TV screen, making their hair become brittle and unhealthy.
Today, curls, volume, and body are definitely "in." However, if you have limp, seemingly lifeless hair, then you might feel frustrated. How can you create the styles that are oh-so-popular now without excessively damaging your lustrous locks? Let me give you some tips.
First of all, you need to find yourself a qualified stylist that knows your hair and knows the latest and greatest in terms of treatments and methods.
Developing a relationship with a great hair salon in your area can be beneficial not only in crafting just the right style, but it can also help you find the best recommendations for high-quality products that will protect and strengthen your hair rather than damage it.
If your hair is long and thick, then you are likely experiencing lack of body because of the sheer weight of it. When you visit with your stylist, you should ask him or her to thin it out. This is done with special sheers that strategically remove dead weight from the bulky part of your coif. Once your hair has been adequately thinned, it can battle against gravity and take on curl much easier.
Two of your best tools for creating curl and volume are hot rollers and bobby pins. Hot rollers tend to be gentler on the hair shafts and ends than a curling iron, but you should still use a heat protecting spray or cream.
To create a volume-pumped section at the back of your hair, simply arrange a half-dome behind the crown of your head and secure it with bobby pins. With the help of a little hair spray, you can rock this look all day and all night. Add a few well-placed curls, and you can have a formal look without much fuss.
Never underestimate the power of scrunching! This is a quick and easy way to obtain loose waves, but make sure that you apply a styling cream or gel before beginning to blow dry. Be careful about which gel you choose, as many of the brands you will find at the drug store will strip your hair of moisture, making it more prone to damage.
Be willing to experiment and have fun with your hair. After all, that's how new styles are created, isn't it?
