Okay, so I’ve been trying to get my hair to cooperate for, like, ever. It’s naturally straight, which you’d think would be easy, but it just lays flat and boring. So, I finally decided to figure out how to actually style it. Here’s what I did:
The Prep Work
First things first, I started with clean hair. I used a regular shampoo, nothing fancy. I follow that up by conditioner. Made sure to rinse it all out really well, ’cause leftover conditioner can make your hair look greasy, which defeat the point of style.
After I got out of the shower, I didn’t go crazy with the towel. Just gently patted my hair to get the excess water out. Rubbing it like a madman just makes it frizzy, and that’s no good.
The Styling Part
This is where I used to get lost. But here is what I got:
I grabbed some texturizing paste. It’s not too heavy, and it gives some hold without making your hair look like a helmet.
- I scooped out a tiny bit, like, smaller than a dime.
- Rubbed it between my palms to warm it up and make it spread easier.
- Then, I started working it through my hair, starting from the back and moving forward. I made sure to get it all the way down to the roots, not just on the top layer.
Now for the actual styling. I wanted a bit of a messy, textured look, so I used my fingers to kind of lift and separate the strands. I didn’t want it to look too perfect or slicked back. I messed with it a bit, pushing some pieces forward, some to the side, until I got a look I liked.
Finishing Touches
After I was happy with the shape, I grabbed my hair dryer. I put it on the low heat setting and used my fingers to keep messing with my hair as I dried it. This helped set the style without making it stiff.
And… that was it! Seriously, it took me way longer to explain than to actually do. My hair finally had some life and shape to it, and it didn’t look like I spent hours on it (even though I kind of did, experimenting!).
My main takeaway: Less is more when it comes to product, and don’t be afraid to just play around with your hair until you find something that works for you. It’s not rocket science, it’s just hair!
