How to Use Hair Products for Straight Hair
With straight hair, you need to use products that keep your hair from being frizzy, add shine and never weigh your hair down. Luckily, you may need fewer products than people with other types of hair, but you should make sure the ones you are using are the right ones. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
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Keep your use of hair products simple by sticking to one basic anti-frizz serum or hair spray. Brushing a light product through your hair will add shine while controlling flyaways. Add to wet hair before drying it.
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Refresh your hair later in the day by brushing a small amount of anti-frizz or shine spray through dry hair. This quick pick-up keeps straight hair looking great well into the night.
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Expect to use heavier creams and waxes when trying for elaborate styles. Since straight hair tends to be finer and less course, you will need to add more product to maintain up-dos, curls and other sculpted hairstyles.
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Look for products labeled "smoothing." You should be able to find smoothing shampoo, conditioner, wax and other products, which are all meant to tame straight hair by eliminating frizz.
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Remember to only add the smallest amount of styling product, focusing on the ends of the hair instead of the roots. With straight hair, you don't want to weigh it down with excessive product.
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Shampoo and condition your straight hair every day to keep it fresh and sleek. While curly hair becomes fluffy by shampooing daily, straight hair shines with daily cleansing. Make sure you are using products that are formulated for your hair type, which may be fine or thick.
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Use a volumizing spray on the roots of your hair to add a bit of body to fine or limp hair. For straight hair, you should stick to the sprays, avoiding mousses.
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Invest in a good set of rollers or a curling iron to add some curl to your hair. You should choose roller size by the length of your hair. The longer your hair, the bigger the roller.
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Tips & Warnings
For dry straight hair, you should stick to sprays instead of serums. The serums can weigh down straight hair, making it look limp. A quick spritz is all you need.
If you chemically straighten or relax your hair, make sure you use specially formulated products. With these harsh treatments, you are in danger of making your hair brittle and dry.
