How To Style Thick Hair

Lucky you, if you have thick, luscious hair.You may need to take a few steps to tame your locks, but you've got a lot to work with.It's possible to create pulled-back looks or fun topknots.You can style your hair down if you prefer.

Step 1: Before you get in the shower, make sure you brush your hair.

If you have tangles, comb them out while your hair is dry.It will be easier to brush it out when you leave the shower.You will not leave as much hair in the drain.

Step 2: You should wash your hair every other day.

Grease, dirt, and debris are washed out by the wash.It also takes your hair's natural oils with it.You risk drying out your hair if you shower every day.Make sure you use a hydrating cleanser and conditioner to keep your hair manageable.

Step 3: Apply products to deal with hair loss.

If you have thick hair, humidity can make it poof out, and you may need to use a product to help tame it.There is a hydration spray that lists keratin as an ingredient.It's a common problem with thick hair to have broken strands.All you have to do is spray the product on your head.You can use a hydration cream.Make sure to distribute it evenly by placing a quarter-sized amount in your palm and applying it to your hair.

Step 4: The drying process should be slowed down.

Allow your hair to air-dry as much as you can.The blow-dryer will apply more even, slow heat if you add a diffuser attachment.If you have naturally curly or wavy hair, using a diffuser attachment is a great option.For an easy natural style, you can use the diffuser.You're more likely to end up with frizz if you try to blow dry your hair straight out the shower.You shouldn't try to blow dry wet hair.Allow it to air dry a bit first.

Step 5: It's a good idea to use a bit of flexible hairspray on your hair.

Before you start brushing your hair, make sure your brush is clean.You don't want to end up with strands of hair on the top of your head if you start with the underside.A small amount of hair spray helps hold your strands in place.

Step 6: It is possible to create an elegant braid or fancy plait.

If you have thick hair, you get more bulk in a braid, which creates a more interesting look.Try a simple braid down your back, a French braid or a fishtail braid.You will be able to see more of the braid with thick hair.

Step 7: Try an easy top knot.

Start by making a ponytail on your crown.If it's easier, you can flip your head over to make it.To create a top knot, twist the hair around the ponytail and secure it with a ponytail holder.Even if you go to bed with wet hair, you can still use this hairstyle.

Step 8: To get a smooth ponytail, apply a heat protectant.

Before you blow dry, apply heat protectant to your hair in sections by spraying it on and brushing it through.Pull your hair back into a ponytail once it's dry.Before styling your hair, it's a good idea to apply a small amount of hair cream or gel.To distribute the product evenly, use a brush or fingers.Wrap a small section of your ponytail around the base and secure it with pins.

Step 9: Pull up half of your hair.

Place a ponytail holder or barrette on top of your hair to smooth it back.Straight hair or waves can be used to style the rest of your hair.This style gives you the volume and beauty of your thick hair, while keeping it manageable.

Step 10: Bouffants can be made with hot rollers and volumizing spray.

Dry your hair with a round brush and use a volumizing spray on your roots.Wrap the ends of your hair.Pull the rollers if your hair is cool to the touch.Take out your hair with your fingers.Smooth your hair with a round brush after you tease your roots with your fingertips.Set it with a bit of hair spray.

Step 11: If you want to round out your look, use bangs.

With thicker hair, bangs work great.To get nice, round bangs, use a round brush as you blow dry them.You can use a flat iron to set your hair.

Step 12: Curled waves can be styled with a curling iron.

Before you blow dry your hair, use a volumizing spray.The beginning of large curls can be created by twirling your hair around a brush.Curls can be finished by twisting large sections of hair around a curling iron.You can set the style by gently running your fingers through it.

Step 13: Straight hair can be done with a hair protectant and a flat iron.

Before you blow dry, apply a hair protectant.To start at the back of your head, use a round brush to hold your hair in place.Once it's dry, run small sections through a flat iron to make them straight and smooth.You can use a shine mist at the end.

Step 14: For an easy look, try a buzz cut.

A buzz cut is ideal if you don't want to spend a lot of time on your hair in the morning.All you have to do is wash your hair and leave the house.It's perfect for summer since it keeps your head cool.

Step 15: To create a classic quiff, use a paste and pomade.

With this hairstyle, you have long hair on top and short on the sides.The classic version has less length differences between the top and sides, making it look less severe.To style it, blow dry your hair with a towel and rub a bit of paste in it.Use your fingers to make a shape with your blow dryer.Set the look with a bit of pomade.You can change the look of your hair with this style.

Step 16: Salt spray is used to add texture to a crop cut.

If you have thick hair, you can play with it.Make sure to use salt spray on your damp hair.Use a brush or comb.Allow it to dry naturally by crunching it with your fingers.

Step 17: If you want to reduce the bulkiness of your hair, ask for layers.

Heavy hair can look flat.Some of the bulk can be reduced by asking for layers.You're able to get almost any haircut you want, and you'll get light, bouncy hair.Point cutting can be asked for at the salon or barbershop.Adding texture to the tips of your hair is accomplished by this technique.

Step 18: Don't thin your hair too much.

Thinning can reduce some of the bulk, but too much can lead to hair loss.Too much volume can be caused by the feathers on the ends of your hair.The ends of your hair can be damaged by using a razor or thin shears.

Step 19: An undercut can be used to reduce the weight.

An undercut is when your head is shaved.If you have long hair, the rest of it covers it, but it reduces the weight.You can shave one side of your head if you want an edgier style.The bulk is reduced and the look is fun.

Step 20: To lighten up the look, highlight the tips of long hair.

It can look heavy if you have long hair.If you want to lighten up the look, use a lighter color on your tips.The effect also works well.