How Should I Style My Hair?

The first step of styling your hair is to keep it clean and healthy. Do you take extra steps to keep then healthy?

Do you get your hair trimmed at least every 6-10 weeks?

Have you chosen what type of hairstyle do you want to keep?

Have you studied multiple styles before choosing a single one?

Do you know the texture, thickness and growth rate of your hair?

Is the style you choose fit according to your face shape?

Have you tried using hair products to shape your hair?

First of all, go easy on the shampoo or your hair will look dry. Not everyone needs to wash their hair every day. If your hair’s dry, you should wash it every 2 or 3 days. Only wash it every day if it is greasy. Nourish your hair to keep it shiny. If your hair is curly or has split ends, it probably needs moisture. Another thing is that there’s almost nothing more damaging to hair than over-styling it with heat products like blow dryers, electric curlers or curling irons. No style will look good on fried hair.

Get a great cut – and the right brush or comb. If your hair is limp or doesn’t have a good cut, it’s not going to hold a style well. So it’s worth it to go to a salon every six weeks to get those split ends trimmed off. While you’re there, ask your hairdresser which brush will be best for your hair type.

Consult experts to get a better idea of which style works for you. There are people who are trained in styling hair. Why try to figure it out yourself? Consult someone who’s an expert. If you can’t afford to – go online. The Internet is a great place to find tutorials for every kind of hairstyle imaginable.

Study a range of styles before you pick one. Think about all of the hairstyles you admire, and gather photos of them. Narrow these down to three styles you would really love to try while matching them to styles that look good for your face shape and work with your lifestyle.

Knowing the thickness, length texture, and growth rate of your hair can help you determine which styles are practical. Above shoulder length hair is usually considered short, and medium hair is generally at your shoulder to a bit down your back. Long is anything below that.

Figure out your face shape, so you pick a style that flatters you. Every style isn't going to look good on every face. That's the bottom line. So you need to figure out what looks best with your own shape.

Try out styles that are not permanent like making a bun, a pony tail or curls or even braiding before choosing something permanent as this might help you choose a style that is better for you.