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Step 1
Use the proper shampoo and conditioner for your hair type to add definition to your hair. Perfectly styled hair begins a shampoo that doesn't strip your hair and a conditioner that adds just the right amount of moisture.
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Step 2
Choose styling products that add texture without hardening your hair. To create definition, you want your hair's natural elements to shine through. You may have to experiment with products whenever you drastically change your cut.
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Step 3
Tame frizzy hair and define the ends of long hair with a small amount of pomade or styling wax. Too much product will weigh hair down, but a small amount adds definition to layers to fine hair.
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Step 4
Smooth short hair with wax or molding creams to add definition. Coat small sections of completely dry hair to create a chunky look. Work the wax into your hair from the back to the front to avoid using too much product at your visible hairline.
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Step 5
Work curl or anti-frizz through curly hair to define curls. Use your fingers, avoiding combs and brushes. You can define individual curls to add more texture. If you need to add body, flip your hair over and use a small amount of mousse on the roots.
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Step 6
Try a spray-on gel for dry or porous hair. The spray formula adds body and definition without the cracking and hardness associated with regular gel. It also holds better than basic hair spray.
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Step 7
Spray on shine or vitality sprays to add definition to unsculpted hair. These finishing sprays condition hair while adding texture. They work best on long straight hair, but you can find sprays formulated for curly hair.
