Hair wax can help change the appearance or accentuate your hairstyle. You can style bangs, ruffle hairstyles, add volume to thin hair, and even do a mustache or beard. Hair wax usually works better with short or medium hair styles, but you can experiment to find a look you like. Read this article to learn how to use hair wax!
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Method 1 of 3: Using Wax for Certain Types of Hairstyles
Step 1. Style your bangs
Run your fingers through the bangs to separate sections of hair. Pinch the bangs between your fingers, then wax the bangs. Style your bangs in ways like: bent, straightened, sharpened, etc. The wax will hold your bangs in the position you want them to be.
Step 2. Emphasize the layered haircut
Twist the ends of the hair with your waxed fingers. Curl or clump the ends of your hair to your liking. This will give your hair a lively and frayed look.
Step 3. Give it a “responsible” look
Spread the wax all over your hair, then tangle it up for a "responsive" look. Try to emphasize the strands of hair by twisting certain strands with waxed fingers.
Step 4. Create flexible, long-lasting curls
Natural, stylish curls tend to be more supple and last longer after styling with hair wax. Wax all the way to the ends of your curls. Try to follow the natural shape of the curls.
Step 5. Give volume to the thin hair
Apply a small amount of wax to the roots of your hair. Make sure your head has been thoroughly waxed. When finished, style your hair using a hairdryer with a diffuser.
Consider finishing your look with a holding spray to keep your hair smooth all day long. This item is especially useful for thin hair that doesn't hold volume well
Step 6. Give the hair a blown-back style
Slide your waxed fingers from your scalp to your hair. This will give the appearance of having your hair blown. Keep styling your hair until you are satisfied with the results.
Method 2 of 3: Styling Facial Hair
Step 1. Tidy up messy eyebrows with wax
Comb your eyebrows until the hairs are going in the same direction, then apply a small amount of wax on your fingertips along your brows. Ideally, wax is applied to natural black or brown eyebrows that grow back quickly after shaving.
Step 2. Style the mustache with wax
You can use standard hair wax, but you can also use a special mustache wax. Often mustache-specific waxes are harder and less slippery than standard wax products. Rub the wax between your fingers until it's warm, smooth, and doesn't clump.
- For a more natural look, use a moderate amount of wax on the mustache and don't twist the ends of the mustache. Use a mustache comb to style it. Blow the wax with a hairdryer on high and low speed so that it blends.
- To make it look more luxurious, apply the product to the mustache and twist the ends until they are pointed. If you have a long or bushy mustache, try reaching for the hair at the base of your mustache when you twist it so you don't pull out the hair. When the mustache is fully waxed, adjust the ends of the mustache into curls until they are firm.
Method 3 of 3: Basic Hair Wax Knowledge
Step 1. Choose a hair wax to buy
Read reviews of hair products before buying. Some waxes are more suitable for short hair, some are water-soluble, and some are specifically for mustaches. Most waxes sold are petroleum-based, although you can also use natural-based products such as honey, carnauba, and vegetables. Choose the right product to determine the hair wax that suits your needs
- Many hair wax products leave a sticky residue that is difficult to clean. On the other hand, products that are easy to clean usually don't build hair as well as those that are sticky. Look for a wax that is both good at shaping and easy to wash.
- You can find hair wax at pharmacies, salons, and stores that also sell hair care products. Usually you can order this product online. Be sure to compare prices and read product reviews before buying.
- Try using a "natural" hair wax. Wax from Carnauba is made from extracts of the leaves of the carnauba palm tree, and honey wax is made from honey bee hives. Japanese wax – also known as vegetable wax – is made from the berry extract of the sumac bush. In contrast to petroleum-based waxes which are referred to as “mineral waxes” or “kerosene waxes”, these waxes tend to be colorless and odorless.
Step 2. Use hair wax when hair is dry or slightly wet
Wet your hair and dry it with a towel. When dry, try to shape your hair the way you want. This shape can provide a basis for you which will later be waxed according to the desired style. Wax is ready to be applied when the hair is dry..
- Depending on the texture and length of your hair, waxing on wet hair can change the outline, shape, and flow of your hair when it's dry. Hair volume will be lost if the wax is used while the hair roots are still wet.
- Hair wax is drier than other styling products, so it's best to use it on slightly damp hair. If your hair is wet, it should be almost completely dry when the wax is applied.
Step 3. Make sure that you are fully clothed when applying wax
If you try to dress after waxing your hair, there's a risk that your hair will rub against your clothes and ruin your hairdo. In addition, wax can stain your clothes. If you have to dress after waxing, you need to be very careful not to touch your hair.
Step 4. Take a small amount of wax with your middle, index, and ring fingers
You don't need a lot, just the size of a pea or the size of your little fingernail for medium hair length. If you use too much, the wax will spread unevenly, making it difficult for the wax to shape your hair. Wax is enough to be taken again if it is still needed.
- Wax can be used with one hand or two hands. Waxing with one hand will keep your other hand clean. But more hair can be waxed if done with two hands.
- The wax will stick to your fingers more easily if your hands are pre-wetted. But don't let too much water drip into the wax pack.
Step 5. Rub the wax between your fingertips
Squeeze the wax until it is emulsified: the wax should be warmed and softened by the heat of the fingertips, and there should be no lumps left. Wax is ready to use when it is quite smooth and free of lumps.
Step 6. Rearrange your wax if necessary
As it loses its hardness, it's possible that the wax won't hold the shape of your hair. If your hair falls out that day, simply wet your fingers and re-style. Don't wash the wax out of your hair, just dampen it so it can be reshaped.
If the problem reoccurs, consider bringing a small pack of wax with you to style your hair in an instant. You can put small packs of wax in your bag or pocket, and you can style your hair anywhere using the mirror and sink
Step 7. Wash the wax from your hair
You cannot brush wax out of hair, and it must be washed thoroughly with shampoo. If you wax all day, wash your hair before going to bed. You don't want to sleep with clumps of wax in your hair. Also, wax can clump and peel onto your pillow at night.
Tips
- Make sure you don't use too much wax. If you use too much, the wax will show up in your hair, and your hair will become clumpy as it dries. As a general rule, only use as many as fingertips at a time.
- Make sure the wax is applied evenly. The wax won't be as obvious when it's spread all over your hair.
