Hair Styling Products

With the increasing popularity of hair styling products, people sometimes are confused on what to choose. Most of these products are applicable to different hair types. This side of the site features different hair styling products with brief overview for each to fully understand the difference.

• • hair gel

This hairstyling product is used to hold the hair in its place and allow the user to create his or her desired hairstyle such as stiff spike or hot curls. It is usually applied to wet hair. Hair gel types vary according to scent, holding power—light or strong hold. Hair gel is sold at grocery stores and pharmacy and are usually alcohol-based.

• • hair pomade

Hair pomade is a popular greasy hair product. It is different from hair gel because it does not hold the hair for styling, but only to hold frizz and add shine. Pomades are available at regular stores and hair salons with different fragrances. It takes several washes to remove hair pomade. Hair wax and styling paste are the other terms for pomade.

• • hair spray

Hair spray is a common hair product also used to hold hair for a short period of time. Excessive use of hair spray may cause damage and dull hair or dandruff. Hair spray are packed in different size, others are scented and have colours. It is advised to wash hair after using hair spray. For safety purposes keep hair spray away from heat because it is highly flammable.

• • hair styling lotion

this hair product is good to use because it usually contain oil and nourishing extracts. It is good to use especially to frequently styled hair and chemical treated hair. It protects the hair from sun damage, less breakage and hair is manageable. For a natural looking effect, use hair styling lotion.