Have you ever wondered why celebrities always seem to have perfect hair? Whether they have a sleek look or perfect waves, stars seem to know something about hair care that the rest of us don't. But we're here to tell you one of Hollywood's secrets: how to keep your hair perfect.
What better way to find out than with us to keep it in place. ? Celebrity stylist Carly Walters engaged? It turns out the secret is knowing the best way to care for different types of hair. Here she gives us advice for taking care of your hair type, from how to brush it to the products to use to enhance its natural texture.
Straight hair: Give it more love at first
Quick Tip
Straight hair is generally shiny. It is easy to grow, but tends to get greasy more quickly than other types of hair. To avoid this, Walters recommends using dry shampoo, even the first day after getting out of the shower after drying yourself.
Products to Use
“Shampoo and volumizer . Conditioners are "essential," says Walters, "Because straight hair lacks natural volume and texture."
How to Style
Do you want more volume? “When you dry your hair, twist it and go through it with a large, round brush,” suggests Walters.
Become familiar with dry shampoo. Walters explains that "straight hair tends to be oily due to the natural oils in the scalp." If you don't need to wash your hair that often or want to keep it from getting greasy before you start, spritz it with a little dry shampoo. On the roots to absorb excess oil. As an added preventative measure, Walters recommends doing this the same day you wash and dry your hair.
Want to give your fine hair more strength? “Applying a texturizer from root to tip can help add volume and texture,” says Walters.
Cut Tips
For finer hair, says Walters, “gap cuts are best because they leave lighter hair and a little thicker”, giving the missing volume." For those with medium or thick hair, he says: "You should opt for a layered style" to give movement to the hair.
Wavy Hair
Don't weigh it down
Tip
To keep wavy hair from looking rough, control frizz from the start, says Walters. But don't use too much product too quickly to weigh down your natural curls.
Products to use
Your main concerns are volume and moisture. Why Walters recommends: Look for shampoos and conditioners to keep your hair healthy and beautiful. "With this hair type, you can also apply a hair mask once a week," he says, "but you don't want to stress your natural hair too much, so don't go crazy." Less is more, girls!
How to style:
- If you want to use more swipes sun and take advantage of your natural waves, Walters suggests this routine:
- While hair is damp, apply styling mousse to the roots and smooth to the ends.
- Next, he applies a hair oil, starting from the middle of the hair to the ends (to avoid a greasy look). This helps "control frizz and lock in moisture," says Walters.
- Him Place a diffuser on the hair dryer and let the ends of your hair rest in the attachment while you dry it. This ensures even air circulation to keep your natural waves intact.
- When your hair is almost dry (about 85-90% dry), turn off the heat. Next, Walters suggests "applying a finishing cream or more oil (if necessary) to the ends of your hair to prevent frizz and maintain natural waves." »
Do you want a more glamorous look? Walters recommends finishing by spraying a little texturizer at the roots.
Hair Cutting Tips
For finer hair, Walters says, "For more volume, consider adding layers." If your hair is already thick and you want waves. “You want to relax, wait longer,” he says. "If you cut curly or wavy hair, the curlier it will become."
Curly hair
more hydration, less frizz
Quick Tip
The only interesting thing about Frizz is everyone's favourite science teacher, Mrs. Frizzle from the Magic School Bus. Fight frizz and keep your hair healthy by keeping it hydrated.
Products to use
To keep curls soft, according to Walters, “a hydrating shampoo and conditioner are a must." Also note that "you can also choose a hydrating shampoo specifically for curls." (Our pick is Low-Poo by DevaCurl.)
How to Style
- "For a great curly look," says Walters, "you can add mousse and oils, or even jelly from root to curl to ends." "You want it to be lightweight because you don't want to weigh down the curls," says Walters.
- "Immediately after showering, you should apply a damp brush to damp hair. It helps run it through your hair without being too rough and without tearing out the curls," says Walters. A hair dryer, consider using a diffuser to maintain those beautiful curls. »
- Cut Tips hair: It all depends on how curly you want your hair to be. As Walters explains, your options are "very similar to the natural type of wavy hair" because "the shorter it is, the curlier your hair will be."
Tight coils: a little of this, a little of that
Tip
Final creams, oils and ointments: my goodness! To maintain the curls defined and hydrated, you can use this type of product, but only in small doses and in moderation.
Which products to use: "The key." “It's all about hydration, hydration, hydration, and “says Walters. “Then look for an intensely hydrating conditioner." She also emphasizes the importance of masks, remembering that with this type of hair you can also "use a mask every time you do the shower because it hydrates the hair a lot." more." (Did we mention moisturizer?) If you want to define the final look of your curls, Walters recommends adding creams, finishing products, oils or light pomades to your shopping list.
How to style
- "As soon as you get out of the shower, towel dry quickly and easily," says Walters." This is a perfect hair type for air drying because the more you dry it, the more it breaks and dries out, leaving your hair dull."
- "So, use a heavy oil and/or a free conditioner. Rinse with curl definition to give the hydration we need. Now we know what he needs. In other words, it will be curlier,” explains Walters. However, this doesn't mean you should avoid haircuts altogether. “It's important to trim regularly to keep ends healthy,” she says.