If you know how to use it properly, wax can be a magical product for all hair types. You can use wax to create a more manageable hairstyle. Wax can make thin hair look thicker, tame stubborn curls and create super cool dreads. Read on to learn how to use wax reliably.
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Method 1 of 4: Using Wax to Maintain Hairstyle
Step 1. Start with wet hair
Using a small amount of wax on wet hair will help you to maintain the hairstyle. You can wash your hair and then use a moisturizer or wet your hair with a spray until it's completely damp before applying the wax.
Step 2. Comb the hair
Use a comb to straighten tangled hair.
Step 3. Put about the size of a pea of wax into the palm of your hand
Don't take more wax than this as you'll have a hard time applying it evenly.
Step 4. Rub the wax on your palm
Rub your palms together as if you were washing your hands. The wax will feel warm and soft.
Step 5. Run both hands through the hair
Use the palms of your hands and fingers to rub it evenly throughout the hair, up to the base of the hair. If you need extra wax, rub an equal amount of wax between the palms of your hands and then apply it evenly.
Step 6. Hairstyle
Arrange as desired. Wax will maintain any order. Wax makes hairdos more natural than hair spray or mousse.
Method 2 of 4: Creating Messy Hairdos
Step 1. Start with dry hair
Allow hair to dry naturally or use a hair dryer until hair is dry.
Step 2. Rub the wax between your palms
As before, even if your hair is long, don't use an amount larger than the size of a pea. You don't want wax to clump in your hair.
Step 3. Make the hair messy with your fingers
Start near the roots of the hair and then lift the hair as you run your fingers towards the ends of the hair to create voluminous hair. The wax will maintain the volume of this hair.
Step 4. Run your fingers through the sections of hair
Take a lock of hair and separate it from the rest of the hair, then run the wax with your fingers. Gently twist the section of hair before dropping it back onto your head. Parting several sections of hair this way makes your messy hair look perfect.
Method 3 of 4: Making Waves
Step 1. Start with wet hair
To create waves, you'll need to let the wax dry in your hair, so start with wet hair.
Step 2. Apply wax to hair
Apply a generous amount of wax to the ends of your hair.
Step 3. Braid your hair while it's still wet
Braids can create curves in your hair and make them wavy once the braid is undone.
Step 4. Let hair dry naturally
You can speed up the drying of your hair by using a hairdryer.
Step 5. Open the braid when the hair is dry
Remove the hair and shake the head. Do not comb wavy hair so that it is not straight.
Method 4 of 4: Making Spikes
Step 1. Start with dry hair
You can let it dry naturally or use a hairdryer.
Step 2. Apply wax to a number of hairs
Lift a section of hair and use your fingers to run the wax from the roots to the ends. When applying wax, pull it up so that it forms a spike.
Step 3. Keep rubbing the wax until it becomes a spike
Do it section by section, using your fingers to rub the wax while pulling it up. Keep doing this until all of your hair has formed a few spikes.
Tips
- One of the biggest mistakes when using wax products, whether it's a spray or a solid, most people use a lot of them at the same time. Remember you can always increase the amount of wax you use but you can't get rid of excess wax if you use too much at first.
- If you don't like a product, such as wax in the form of a spray, try different products until you find the one that works best for your styling needs and hair type. It is worth remembering that styling products are applied to wet hair while finishing products are applied to dry hair; however, you can experiment to find out what works best for you.
