How to Add or Decrease Texture in Your Hair
Weather, stress, diet, and age can all wreak havoc on hair texture. When hair is too thin, too thick, too frizzy, or too limp, it can be incredibly difficult to style which leads to a bad hair day—and as we all know, that often leads to a bad mood. While it isn’t always possible to make permanent hair texture changes, it is possible to temporarily change texture so that hair is more manageable.
Use the Right Products
One of the most effective ways to make hair texture changes and improvements is to select the right products for your hair. If you have fine hair, flip your head upside down and spray the crown with hairspray. This will give your hair some added volume and lift. Salt spray can also increase the texture of your hair, making it appear thicker and wavier. If you have thicker or frizzier hair, apply a bit of pomade to decrease the texture. The weight of the wax will seal in moisture and keep the hair follicle from expanding.
Find the Right Tools
When attempting to manipulate hair texture, it’s also important to select the proper tools. Those with thick curly hair should avoid too much heat styling as this can dry out hair and make the texture and volume even less manageable, but the occasional use of a straightening iron can help tame wilder looking hair. Those with straight, fine, or wavy strands can use a blow dryer to amp up the volume and texture of their hair. Wrapping a curling iron around specific sections of the hair can also add some structure to the style.
Get the Right Cut
The proper haircut is also essential to improving the texture of your hair. Those with fine or thin hair should consult their stylist about the option of cutting layers into the hair which can increase movement and volume. Increasing the texture of fine hair also means keeping it short or mid-length, since length can weigh down the hair and make it look limp. Long lengths and long layers can help those with curly or thick hair keep the texture at a manageable level.
Eat the Right Foods
Whether you’re looking to add or decrease the texture of your hair, it is important to maintain a healthy diet, as this improves the strength and shine of your hair. Make sure to consume omega 3 fatty acids that can be found in fish, nuts, and olive oil. Protein from eggs and lean meats will also improve the overall health and texture of your hair, as will whole grains and leafy greens. Try to steer clear of processed foods and refined sugars, as these do not deliver any of the nutrients that are necessary for attractive and manageable hair.
The key to perfectly balanced texture is a combination of the right hair texture products, an experienced stylist, and a healthy diet. Making sure that every day is a good hair day does require some effort, but the payoff—more confidence and less frustration—is definitely worth it.