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GELS

Gels come in varying degrees of viscosity, from a thick jelly to a liquid spray. They are sometimes called sculpting lotions & are used for precise styling. Use them to lift roots, tame wisps, create tendrils, calm static, heat set, & give structure to curls. Wet gel can be used for sculpting styles.

TIP :-

• A gel can be revitalized the following day by running wet fingers through the hair, against the direction of the finished look.

HAIR SPRAY

Traditionally, hair spray was used to hold a style in place; today varying degrees of stiffness are available to suit all needs. Use hair spray to keep the hair in place, get curl definition when scrunching, & mist over rollers when setting. Hair sprays are available in a variety of formulations, including light & firm holds.

Trix :-

• A light application of spray on a hair brush can be used to tame flyaway ends.
• Use hair spray at the roots & tong or blow-dry the area to get immediate lift.

MOUSSE

Mousse is the most versatile styling product. It comes as a foam & can be used on wet or dry hair. Mousses contain conditioning agents & proteins to nurture & protect the hair. They are available in different strengths, designed to give soft to maximum holding power, & can be used to lift flat roots or smooth frizz. Use when blow-drying, scrunching, & diffuser drying.

Trix :-

• Make sure you apply mousse from the roots to the ends, not just in a blob on the crown.
• Choose the right type for your hair. Normal is good for a great many styles, but if you want more holding power, don't just use more mousse as it can make hair dull; instead, choose a firm or maximum hold product

SERUMS

Serums, glossier, polishes, & shine sprays are made from oils or silicones, which improve shine & softness by forming a microscopic film on the surface of the hair. Formulations can vary from light & silky to heavier ones with a distinct oily feel. They also contain substances designed to smooth the cuticle, encouraging the tiny scales to lie flat & thus reflect the light & make the hair appear shiny. Use these products to improve the feel of the hair, to combat static, de-frizz, add shine & gloss, an9. temporarily repair split ends.

TIP :-

• Don't use too much serum or you will make your hair greasy.

STYLING OR SETTING LOTIONS

Styling lotions contain flexible resins that form a film on the hair & aid setting, & protect the hair from heat damage. There are formulations for dry, colored or sensitized hair; others give volume & additional shine. Use for roller setting, scrunching, blow-drying, & natural drying.

TIP :-

• If using a styling lotion for heat set­ting look out for formulations that offer thermal protection.

WAXES, POMADES & CREAMS

These products are made from natural waxes, such as carnauba (produced by a Brazilian palm tree), which are softened with other ingredients such as mineral oils & lanolin to make them pliable. Both soft & hard formulations are available. Some pomades contain vegetable wax & oil to give gloss & sheen. Other formulations produce foam & are water soluble, & leave no residue. Use for dressing the hair & for controlling frizz & static.

Tip :-

• When applying mousse use a "handful", & make sure you distribute it evenly.

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