Hair styling like a professional: These hair styling agents are available

There is an overwhelming range of hairstyling products on the market. One quickly loses the overview. Because exactly where the difference between gel, powder, wax and Co. is, is not always immediately apparent.

Gels and pomades for hairstyling: proven means

There is a gel or pomade for all hair types, which should give the hairstyle hold. The individual product is available in different thicknesses and ensures that individual strands of hair stick together. It is mostly recommended for short to medium length hair.

• Advantages : Gels and pomades provide structure and bring order to the hair. Some of them even provide shine and volume or are wind and water resistant. The product is very suitable for a wet look - simply work it into wet hair and let it air dry.
• Disadvantages : Hair gels are often based on alcohol and dry the hair unnecessarily in the long term. In addition, the products can be very sticky, weigh down the hair or leave unpleasant residues on the scalp or clothing. Pomades in particular can quickly make the hair look greasy due to the strong shine.
• Our tip : To ensure that there are no clumped strands, ensure that the product is evenly distributed in dry or damp hair. For curls, we recommend applying a suitable gel evenly to damp hair and kneading the curls gently after drying. This creates a natural look.

Styling cream: care, moisture and hold

Similar to gels, most styling creams promise hold for your hair. In addition, they should have a nourishing effect, which differs from cream to cream and is more or less present.

• Advantages : Styling creams have several goals and want to make your hair shine, fix it and care for it. In addition, most creams are less heavy than other styling products and thus ensure smoothness. When properly incorporated, they can even add volume to your hair. Curl Defining Creams in particular pay attention to gentle ingredients and ensure soft but defined curls.
• Disadvantages : If used too much, creams can stick to and weigh down your hair.
• Our tip : Depending on the hair type, either distribute the cream evenly throughout the hair (curls and waves) or massage it into the damp hairline (straight hair).

Hair oil: supple and healthy hair

Hair oils are made from various plant components. There is argan oil, coconut oil, hibiscus oil and many other variants, but all of them achieve a relatively similar effect.

• Advantages : Hair oils can ensure smoothness, tame frizzy hair and pamper your hair with important nutrients. This way the hair looks healthy, strong and full. Many hair oils also promise better combability and give a flawless shine.
• Disadvantages : If used incorrectly, hair oil can quickly lead to greasy hair or pull the hair down. Subsequent styling attempts can also be complicated by too much oil.
• Our tip : Distribute the oil in the damp hair tips and do not use too much so as not to weigh the hair down.

Matt paste: Durable and matt styles

If glossy gels and pomades are too much for you, matt pastes might be suitable for you.

• Advantages : Matt pastes give a matt shine, care for the strands and give your hair some hold. At the same time, the hairstyle remains flexible and you can brush your hair through the day without destroying the hairstyle or getting caught.
• Disadvantages : The special pastes make the hair look greasy when used excessively.
• Our tip : Take about a fingertip of the product and spread it evenly on your fingertips and work it gently into your hair. Finally, bring the hair into the desired shape.

Hairspray and hair lacquer: firm hold for every hairstyle

Hairspray and lacquer basically do the same thing, with the simple difference that lacquer can fix hair much more strongly than a spray.

• Advantages : The sprayable hair fixation helps to preserve every look. With enough hairspray, wind and weather are no longer a problem and varnish ensures such a stable hold that it is often used for hairstyles against the direction of hair growth or for modeling in certain directions.
• Disadvantages : If too much of the spray can content is used, the hair can stick together. Lacquer has the additional disadvantage that it hardly allows a change in the hairstyle after use, is difficult to wash out and combing or brushing becomes an impossible or even painful mission.
• Our tip : Shake the spray bottle properly before use and keep it at arm's length away from the scalp. Pay attention to the correct dosage and gently shake out the hair to remove excess product.

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Mousse and foaming agent: definition and volume

Foam setting and mousse can be very similar, since "mousse" is just the English term for foam setting. Most products are designed for medium to long hair and there is a suitable mousse for every hair type.

• Advantages : Styling foam can be designed for various tasks - some just want to bring firmness to the hair, others are looking for volume and still others want to provide bounce and definition. Finally, there are foaming agents that care for the hair and want to protect it from heat and sunlight.
• Disadvantages : If a mousse is distributed unevenly in the hair or the foam is dosed incorrectly, the hair can appear sticky, flat and inflexible.
• Our tip : Use a walnut to tennis ball-sized amount and work in the foam with a comb from the scalp to the hair length. It is preferred to use mousse on damp or dry hair, but not when it is wet; because that's how the hair becomes streaky.

Powder: The volume professional for men and women

Although it was initially developed for women, hair powder has now become a universal styling product that is popular with all hair types.

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• Advantages : Unlike gel or pomades, powder does not let hair (and hands) stick together and is easy to use. It also provides a matt shine, does not leave the hair greasy and gives volume, which is more likely not the case with gels. The hairstyle looks grippy and defined with hair powder.
• Disadvantages : Hair powder can only be worked into dry hair. If the time in the morning is too short to blow-dry, the product cannot be used because it then takes on a slimy consistency that cannot be processed.
• Our type : Gently shake the jar before use and then tap it between two layers of hair on the scalp. Then shake or muddle the hair so that the product can spread.

Dry shampoo: The blotting paper for oily hair

Dry shampoos are particularly popular at festivals and camping trips because they replace the daily shower. But the product can also be helpful for normal styling.

• Advantages : A dry shampoo offers first aid for oily hair. The hair looks freshly washed again and is no longer strained by constant washing or blow-drying after washing the hair.
• Disadvantages : There is a rumor that dry shampoo could dry out the hair. Everyone has to decide for themselves whether this is really true. In addition, powder residue in dark hair can attract attention.
• Our tip : If you want to achieve a nice result, spray or sprinkle the product on your hair. Then either comb it out or knead it into your hair - the effect is similar, except that you can hope for more volume when kneading.

Leave-In Conditioner: The hero for your curls

Curls dry out quickly due to their hair structure. Frizz forms and without the right curly care, the hair quickly breaks. A leave-in conditioner can help.

• Advantages : Leave-in conditioners provide the hair with moisture and important nutrients. Most agents rely on gentle ingredients so that your curls are cared for without drying out. Many of them offer heat protection and hair taming - frizz and split ends are the order of the day.
• Disadvantages : Not every leave-in conditioner works equally well on every curl type. Just try until the right product for your hair is found.
• Our tip : the quantity is decisive for this product, but here too it is a matter of trying it out. Depending on the hair thickness, length, curl type and desired effect, work a different dose into the hair.

Hair wax: natural looks with a light hold

Wax is a tried and tested tool for styling short to medium length hair. It works similar to gel and Co. and provides windproof looks.

• Advantages : Hair wax gives a natural and soft structure. It strengthens the hair well, gives it volume with luck and can be acquired in different degrees of gloss. Even if the products look expensive at first glance, they last for months at the right dosage.
• Disadvantages : The incorrect use and the ingredients of the wax can make the hair look neglected or greasy. Alcoholic products can also dry out hair and it can take time to find the right routine for waxing.
• Our tip : Make sure that the hair wax has nourishing components that help the hair rather than harm it. Also use only a hazelnut-sized amount and distribute the agent evenly.

Salt water spray: beach looks on the go

This product has only been on the market for a few years and will put you on your next beach vacation: Salt water sprays promise hair like after a few hours at the sea.

• Advantages : Saltwater spray is a small all-rounder among stylists. It ensures beach waves, volume and hold. It creates a unique texture that can only be achieved by sea air and can be used as a primer before using other styling products.
• Disadvantages : If you plan to go swimming with a salt water spray in your hair, you will be bitterly disappointed - rarely are the products waterproof. In addition, the hair can stick together quickly and the waves become hard and inflexible. Dryness, dull sheen and brittle tips are also a major problem with the products, as salt removes moisture from the hair.
• Our tip : The waves can be carefully softened with a hair dryer at a low level after using the spray. As a result, the hair falls loose and looks more natural. Pay attention to the proper care around the salt water spray so that the hair stays healthy.

If you want to have healthy hair, you should think about the correct handling and care in addition to the styling. Washing your hair properly is the first difficulty. That is why in the next post we will present 5 mistakes that almost everyone makes when washing their hair - of course with solutions.