How to Fix Your Hair in a Short Time
The saying "Time is on your side" is not always true when you're trying to style your hair in a short period of time. When making good first impressions, going to a job interview or perhaps meeting a friend, the last thing some people want to do is spend an hour fixing their hair. There are so many hair implements to dry, flatten, curl and condition hair today, it can be confusing. With hundreds of gels, mousses, pomades and elixirs to fix your hair, it may seem that you need expert opinion to style hair. However, with a few shortcuts, a styled hairdo can be accomplished. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
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Short Hair
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Start with wet hair. Make sure to dry hair as much as you can with a towel.
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Spread a small amount of mousse, gel or pomade into your hair. Make sure the roots and ends are covered.
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Run your fingers or a comb through your hair and style. Let air-dry and your hair style will hold shape. If you have coarse or curly hair, make sure you use a super hold version of gel, mousse or pomade.
Long to Medium Hair
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Start with wet or damp hair. Make sure you have tamped out the majority of the moisture with a dry towel.
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Rub in gel, mousse or pomade into the roots and ends of your hair. Comb your hair with a brush or comb. Use a spray detangler if your hair is coarse or very long.
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Tie your hair back in a low pony tail. Make sure you brush out all the kinks and bumps. Your hair will set in a smooth, modern pony tail that will dry out to be styled.
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Pick out a barrette if a pony tail is not your style. With wet hair, pull back both side of your hair and secure with a barrette in the back.
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Tips & Warnings
Visit your local hair stylists for advice on hair gels and mousses. If they have been cutting your hair, they should know the texture and behavior of your hair, and will recommend the best styling aid for you.
