How to Style Hair (with Pictures)

2024 Author: Jason Gerald | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-16 10:50

Styling your hair can make you look more attractive and create a "fresh" new style. It is also a very good way to express your personality. There are many ways to style your hair, and you need to find the style that works best for you. The type of hairstyle depends on the length and texture of your hair, but you can do various ways to create a style that suits your personality.

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Part 1 of 3: Caring for Hair Properly

Step 1. Don't use too much shampoo, so that your hair doesn't look dry

You don't necessarily need to wash your hair every day. If your hair is dry, only wash it every two or three days. Washing every day is only necessary if your hair is oily.

Use the right shampoo for your hair color and texture to wash your hair. If your hair is too messy, you may need a special hair spray or cream.
In fact, "dirty" hair (that hasn't been washed in two days) can be easier to style. Hair in this condition will be better able to withstand waves or curls. Before starting styling, brush/comb your hair from the bottom to the top, so that the tangled parts are untied.

Step 2. Take special care of your hair to maintain a radiant look

If you have curly hair or split ends, you may need to use a hair conditioner. Look for products that contain moisturizing ingredients, such as natural oils, and avoid products that contain alcohol.

Invest in buying a special oil to repair damaged hair, or a hair mask product, to keep your hair healthy as it goes through the growing, trimming, or coloring process, until it reaches the desired shape/style. You don't have to use conditioner, but you can also use natural oils on your hair, such as coconut oil or argan oil (made from the seeds of the argan tree). Apply natural oils starting at the middle of the length of the hair to the ends, so that your hair becomes healthier and shinier.
If your hair is thin and lacks volume, choose products that contain biotin, collagen, or keratin, as these help to thicken and strengthen hair. You can also apply conditioner to your hair, then wrap your hair with a special shower cap, then let it sit while you sleep. Once you wake up, remove the headgear and rinse your hair as usual.

Step 3. Be careful not to expose your hair to too high a temperature

One of the most damaging things to hair is over styling with high-temperature tools, such as a hairdryer, curling iron, or hair straightener. If your hair is on fire, any style will look ugly.

Drying your hair naturally by exposing it to air/wind is an option that you need to do as often as possible to maintain healthy hair. If you really have to dry it with a hot hairdryer, use a special additional tool called a "diffuser". A diffuser is an additional device that can be attached to the end of the hairdryer's funnel, to reduce the harmful effects of high temperatures.
Use special hair protection products to withstand high temperatures, to protect your hair. Spray this high-temperature protection product on every section of hair you will be styling. Don't spray too close to your scalp, so your hair doesn't get too damp/wet so it can't be curled.

Step 4. Choose the right haircut style, as well as the right hair brush/comb

If your hair is too "limp" and out of shape, the style you created when you styled it won't last either. Getting your hair done every six weeks and trimming the split ends is important. While at the salon, ask the hair stylist about the right type of brush/comb for your hair type.

There are many different shapes of brushes/combs and types of bristles/teeth, and each has a different effect on your hair. When you start styling your hair, make sure that you don't brush it too long/hard. Brushing your hair can make your hair frizzy or even damaged. If this happens, switch to a wide-toothed comb. This type of comb tends to be safe for hair.
Layered haircuts will accentuate the natural curves of your hair. If you want to have a straight hair look, lengthen your hair. Also note that short haircuts are not very easy to use for hair types that are too curly. If you are a man, you can use hair gel to style your hair. However, you still need a good haircut style. For women, a good haircut is even more needed, if you want the look of your hair that is organized and not messy and rough.

Part 2 of 3: Choosing the Right Style

Step 1. Consult a hairstylist to find the most appropriate style for you

These people are specially trained in the hairdressing field. Don't bother trying yourself to find the right style. Consult an expert. If the cost is too expensive, just look for instructions on the internet. The internet is a great place to find all sorts of guides for all kinds of hairstyles out there.

Ask a hairstylist for help. These people will do your hair professionally and teach you how to do it yourself at home afterwards. Ask the nearest salon in your location if they have a hairdresser who can teach you how to style your hair.
If you need a special hairstyle for an important event such as a dance or wedding, consider hiring a professional hair stylist. If you can't do it for various reasons, practice beforehand, so that you understand how before the D-Day of the event.
Look for styling guides on various websites or "You Tube". Just visit the “You Tube” page and do a search with the keywords of the hairstyle you want. There are tons of video tutorials that can walk you through the entire hair styling process to come up with a specific style of your own.

Step 2. Learn several types of hairstyles before choosing

Imagine all the hairstyles you like, and collect the photos. Narrow down your choices to the three styles you'd most like to try, then match each one to your face shape and your daily routine (for example, long hair requires more complicated care than short hair).

Do you like colored hair? Do you like a certain hair length? What color do you want? Look for celebrities who have the same type of hair as yours, and a face shape that's similar to yours. This will help you imagine this hairstyle on yourself.
Ask for comments from others. Ask your friends, hair stylists, and family what your hairstyle choices are. This is indeed your own hair and style, but their comments may provide ideas or suggestions that you haven't thought of, so that this style becomes more appropriate for you. Match your choices with these people's comments. Don't insist on always choosing a certain hairstyle.

Step 3. Get to know the texture and length of your own hair

Knowing your own hair thickness, length, texture, and growth pattern can help you determine which hairstyle is the most practical and appropriate. Hair lengths that fall above the shoulders are usually considered short hairstyles, while medium hairstyles are shoulder length or slightly past the shoulders. Hair lengths that fall below that point are considered long hairstyles.

You should be able to tell the thickness of your hair just by looking at it and holding it. In general, there are two types of hair thickness: thin and thick. Also, is your hair naturally straight, curly, or wavy?
If you have short hair, you can opt for small curls, cute frizzy hair, and pretty hair accessories. For medium hair, you can choose a braid, curly/wavy/frizzy/straight, bun or ponytail. For long hair, you can choose any hairstyle.

Step 4. Get to know your own personality

Copying someone else's hairstyle every time a new trend emerges is not the right thing for you to do. You need to choose a style that best suits your personality and lifestyle. There are many different types of hairstyles for you to choose from, such as braids, waves, short, permanently colored, dreadlocks, half bald, specific designs, or partially colored.

First of all, know yourself. look in the mirror and ask yourself what personality you want. Always choose your clothes first too. Imagine your work environment. Does this style suit your work environment?
The best option is always to take advantage of the natural condition of your hair, and create the best look to accentuate its beauty. Straightening curly hair or curling straight hair every day will damage your hair, and it's quite a bit of work.

Step 5. Get to know your face shape, so you can choose a hairstyle that accentuates the beauty of your face shape

Every hairstyle is not necessarily suitable for every face shape. This is a principle that definitely applies. Therefore, you must identify the style that looks best suited to your face shape.

To understand the shape of your face, look in the mirror, and outline the shape of your face on the mirror surface with lipstick. Next, observe the shape and determine the type of face shape that most closely resembles. Heart-shaped faces, for example, don't suit short hairstyles, but they do go well with ponytails or pulled back. If you have a square face, you may want to opt for a haircut that accentuates your cheekbones and hides your chin, such as a layered haircut that goes from around the ears to around the shoulders.
If you have a bell-shaped face and a smaller top, you need to avoid bangs and short haircuts. If your ears are big, you should consider camouflaging them with a long hairstyle. If you have a wide forehead, choose a hairstyle with bangs or a side parting. An oval face shape goes well with almost any hairstyle, but if you have a more defined face shape (such as a square or diamond face shape), you may want to disguise it with a hair style that looks softer.
A ponytail or pulled back hairstyle may not be appropriate if you want to disguise your forehead or the shape of your face. Bangs can be the right choice to emphasize the shape of the face, whether straight or side bangs. A rounded (“bob”) hairstyle can make your neck look longer. Sweet buns can look very beautiful, if accompanied by a neat arrangement. Meanwhile, a ponytail will give the impression of being relaxed, fun, and young.

Step 6. Experiment with non-permanent styles

Trying out one style first is always better than going straight for that style permanently. You can take pictures and compare different looks.

For example, try using your own curling iron a few times before curling your hair permanently. You can also try wearing a wig to see what a style or color looks like.
Use a non-permanent hair dye before permanently dyeing your hair at the salon, and try bangs or extra long hair that you can put on and take off at any time before getting your hair cut or lengthening it.
You can upload photos of your face for free on various websites to try to see how different hairstyles look on your face. Imagine the impression you want to give others when they see your appearance. A natural hairstyle is relaxed and friendly, but if you want to look more fierce, you can use a certain color or trim part of your hair.

Part 3 of 3: Getting the Look You Want

Step 1. Use the right products to shape your hair

Some examples of this kind of product are hair wax or mousse. To make your hair easier to style, use a special curly hair serum if your hair is curly, a special product to increase volume if you have thin hair, or hairspray.

Dry shampoo is the best choice for you. Use dry shampoo to add volume and define your hair's texture, as well as clean overly greasy hair or add color to your hair if the shampoo color matches your hair color.
Buy good quality products, not just cheap products at any store. The difference will be noticeable in the end result, both in appearance, texture, and smell. Don't put too much product on your hair, as this will make your hair look greasy. Focus on the strands of hair, not the scalp. Try to spread the product evenly throughout your hair, dividing your hair into sections.
Try wearing hair accessories. The headband will look absolutely gorgeous on short hair! Wear a thick headband to cover oily hair that hasn't been shampooed in two days or messy bangs. You can also use bobby pins or ribbons to enhance your small ponytail or bun.

Step 2. Don't let your hair get too stiff or style it too much

Everyone, men and women, prefers hair that is soft enough that it can be combed through with your fingers. So, make sure that your hair is soft enough to the touch, and not too stiff or greasy. Choose the right product, and apply without overdoing it.

Use a good quality hair wax. The best way to style your hair is to use a good quality hair wax. Take some hair wax and warm it by rubbing it in your palms. Next, apply it evenly throughout the hair before forming the style you want.
For men, consider using a hair wax or gel that won't stiffen the hair and still maintains a natural look, to create a stand/sharp and slightly messy but cool hairstyle. Take a small amount of wax or gel product, place it and rub it into your palms, then apply it all over the hair, then shape the hair by raising it, as if you were joining the entire section of hair to the center of your head. This movement will form sharp "thorns" by itself. Use wax to hold the shape of your hair, and make it bouncy.

Step 3. Create natural looking waves

If your hair is naturally slightly wavy, an excellent way to style it is to emphasize the existing waves. For a more wavy, beach-like look, try spraying a special product containing sea salt on your hair, slightly dampened. This will create a really cool texture as well as soft, natural-looking waves.

After bathing in the shower and washing your hair, dry your hair and then apply mousse. Make sure that the mousse is not overdone. Turn your head and apply mousse with the hair falling upside down, then knead the hair with your hands.
Next, let the hair continue to dry naturally for 30 minutes to an hour. Complete this process by using a hairdryer on a low speed and temperature setting. If your hair tends to be heavy and doesn't curl easily, knead it back and curl the hair roots upside down after blow drying.
Spray hairspray. Dry the results of the hairspray with a hairdryer on a low speed and temperature. Then, flip your hair back and admire the results!

Step 4. Curl your hair to create a voluminous look

There are several heating options to choose from: flat irons, curling irons, or electric hair rollers (“Velcro”). However, sometimes you don't need high temperatures at all to form curly waves.

To use a straightening tool, first apply a special product to protect the hair from high temperatures. If you have thick hair, separate your hair into two layers and apply this protective product to each section individually. Don't apply the product to hair more than about 2.5 centimeters thick, and be careful not to injure the high temperature.
For the use of curling irons, first apply a special product to protect the hair from high temperatures. Make curls in different directions, or all inward or outward, to your liking. Make sure that all your hair falls on the back/back of the shoulders. As you form each curly loop, part it in front of your shoulders, so that it's separate from the un-curled section of hair that's behind your shoulders. If you have long hair, you will need to separate it into sections about 2.5 centimeters thick, and neatly curl them section by section with a heated curling iron, so you don't miss any sections.
Never curl wet hair with heated curling irons, as this will seriously damage your hair. Separate your hair into sections. Based on the thickness of the entire hair, you may need to separate it into 2-6 sections. Let one section unravel, and pin the other sections to your head. The shorter your hair, the thicker each section will be. If you want to create smaller curls, leave the tool for 10-12 seconds on the part that is being curled. To produce a looser bend, just let the appliance sit for 8-10 seconds. This is only an estimate of the duration, because each person's hair type is different.

Step 5. Try the little bun style or braid style.

These two styles are quick choices that make your hair look more stylish and graceful. In addition, both are also easy to make.

When braiding your hair, separate your hair into three sections, and cross the left section across the middle, pulling tightly, cross the right section across the middle, pull tightly, cross the left section again across the middle, pulling tight, and so on. to the ends of the hair.
To quickly and easily make small buns, you'll need two strings of rubber bands, an ordinary bobby pin, and a hair brush. Pigtail one part of the hair in a ponytail, twist the hair in the ponytail to form a loop. Next, ponytail the other section in the same ponytail, then use this section of ponytail to cover the small bun from the previous loop. Then, tuck a hairpin in the middle.

Step 6. Create a variety of creative styles by raising your hair

A simple style for thin hair, for example, is to tie two sections from the left and right sides of the front of the hair at the back of the head, while leaving the rest of the hair loose. Add a flower crown for an indie-hippie look. Similarly, this style is suitable for hair that is curled with heated curlers, after you apply a special product to protect the hair from high temperatures.

If you have thick hair, one simple style idea is half up half down. The way to create this look is to tie half of your hair in a ponytail, while leaving the rest loose. If you have bangs, just let them fall in the front naturally, for a sweet look.
If your hair is wavy or curly, one simple style idea is a double ponytail. The trick is to tie half the hair in a ponytail, then lift this pigtail and tie the rest of the hair under the first pigtail. This will make the hair appear longer and voluminous. Add a bandana or headband to make this style look more attractive.

Step 7. Make your hair more voluminous

Indeed you need to be careful so that your hair is not exposed to excessive heat. However, sometimes you may also need to use a heated blow dryer to create a voluminous look to your hair.

When using a heated blow dryer, apply a special hair mousse for a more voluminous look with about the size of a palm all over the hair starting at the roots, while kneading the hair. Then, use a hair dryer with your head upside down, so that the hair looks more voluminous, while still squeezing the hair from the ends to the roots.
Spray some hairspray at the roots while your head is still upside down, to maintain a voluminous look throughout the day. Try using a special hairbrush to untangle your hair, which will make brushing easier and your hair shinier. Give the finishing touch to your hair's shape and shine, by applying a little hair oil.
Straight-haired women who want wavy hair need to wash their hair with shampoo and conditioner as usual. Dry your hair with a towel so that only damp hair is left, then make a small braid at the top of your head. Leave the hair in this condition and go to sleep. When you wake up, your hair will look voluminous and wavy.
Women with curly hair can turn on the humidifier at low temperatures. Wash your hair at least two hours before bed, so that your hair is completely dry when you go to bed.

Tips

Look for hairstyles that are easy to style, so you don't have to do excessive styling.
Spray hairspray to maintain the shape of your hairstyle. Everyone's hair is different. Thinner hair requires far more hairspray than coarser hair. If your hair is thin, you will need to spray hairspray directly on any curls you make.
Buy a silk pillowcase. This ingredient helps prevent frizz, especially if your hair is curly.
Change pillowcases frequently, so your hair doesn't get greasy.
Don't wash your hair too often. Washing your hair removes natural oils, so your hair produces new natural oils every time. The more often you wash your hair, the faster new natural oils are produced. Therefore, wash only three times a week so that your hair does not become too oily. Many people have found that their hair is easier to style when it hasn't been shampooed for a day.
If your hair is oily, you can try using a dry shampoo.