As with most activities there are certain must have items that go along with the task and hair styling is no exception. Here are some of the top must have items.
Hair Brush and Comb
You should have at least one brush and one comb. These are the most basic tools for hair styling. They are as basic as shampoo and conditioner, and if you need to be told to use those you should be reading an article on hygiene, not hair styling.
Hair Dryer
A hair dryer will help you dry your hair more quickly after showering and is more efficient than using a towel, which can take longer. Your hair will also look less frizzy when you use a hair dryer instead of a towel, which can make styling easier. You can, of course, use a towel to dry your hair if that's what you prefer. It will just take more time.
Styling Gel/Mousse or Hairspray
If you want your hair to actually stay in place after all the work you put in to styling it, you will need styling gel, mousse, or hairspray. It's probably best to do a little experimenting to find out which product works best for you. These are the most important styling products because they will actually keep your look together.
Curling Iron and/or Straightener
These are two essential tools to hair styling. They can spice up any look or let you change the way your hair falls if you're unhappy with it. These are ultimately the two main items you use to style your hair. While using the straightener is relatively simple, using a curling iron can be a little more complicated, especially if you're trying to get a certain kind of curl that you have never tried before. Practice using these two items in the privacy of your own home before using them to style your hair for going out if you are not used to them. If you try to style your hair with a curling iron when you don't know what you're doing it most likely be pretty apparent. Master different styles with each of these products before wearing them out in public. It may take time, but it will be worth it.
Accessories
There are so many hair items that can fall under the category of accessories. There are head bands, barrettes, hair clips, hair ties, hair scrunchies, hair elastics, etc. None of these items help if you don't know what to do with them. Using the right colors to match your attire is a great idea, but you should also learn different styles you can use for each accessory. You can do this by searching the internet, asking friends, or buying a hair styling book.
