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• Part 1 of 3: Taking good care of your hair
• Part 2 of 3: Choosing a hairstyle
• Part 3 of 3: Realizing the hairstyle
• Tips

When you style your hair, you look more attractive and create a certain style. It's a great way to express your personality. There are all kinds of ways to style your hair, and you need to find the style that works best for you. While styling depends on the length and texture of your hair, there are many options for getting the look that suits your personality.

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Part 1 of 3: Taking good care of your hair

1. Don't use too much shampoo or your hair will dry out. Not everyone has to wash their hair every day. If you have very dry hair, wash it every 2 or 3 days. Only wash it when it is fat.
   • Use shampoo that matches the color and texture of your hair and conditioner after you wash it. You may need to put in some cream or spray if it gets fluffy otherwise.
   • "Dirty" hair that has not been washed for a few days is sometimes easier to style. The curl stays better. Comb your hair from bottom to top so that there are no knots in it before you style it.
2. Feed your hair to keep it shiny. If your hair is curly or if you have split ends, your hair needs to be nourished. Look for products with nourishing ingredients such as natural oil and avoid products with alcohol.
   • Invest in restorative oils or masks to keep your hair healthy as you grow, cut, or dye it to create the style you want. Instead of conditioner, you can use natural oil such as coconut oil or argan oil. Apply it from the center to the ends for shiny and healthy hair.
   • If you have thin or fine hair, look for products with biotin, collagen, or keratin, as they can help make your hair thicker and stronger. You can also put conditioner in your hair, put on a shower cap and sleep all night with that. When you take off the shower cap, just rinse your hair as normal.
3. Be careful with warm tools. There is hardly anything more damaging to your hair than styling it too often with hot tools such as a hair dryer, curling iron or flat iron. No haircut looks good when your hair is scorched.
   • Let your hair air dry as much as possible to keep it healthy. If you do need to blow dry, use a diffuser. This is a hair dryer attachment that protects your hair from heat damage.
   • Use a spray to protect your hair from heat. Spray the spray on all the parts you are going to curl. Don't hold the spray too close to your head, or your hair will get too wet and you won't be able to curl it properly.
4. Get a good cut - and buy the right comb or brush. If your hair is limp and not cut properly, it will not stay in shape. So it's worth going to the hairdresser every six weeks to get the ends cut. While you're there, ask your hairdresser right away what the best brush is for you.
   • There are all kinds of shapes and types of brushes that have a different effect on your hair. If you are just starting to style your hair, it is better not to brush it too often. Then it can become fluffy and break. Instead, use a wide-toothed comb. They are a bit softer on your hair.
   • A layered hairstyle brings out the natural curl in your hair. If you prefer straight hair, let it grow longer. Note that a short haircut can be tricky if you have curls. If you are a man, you cannot assume that you will always get it in shape with gel. You have to get it cut in a good shape. For women with long hair, this is especially important if you don't want your hair to look spiky.

Part 2 of 3: Choosing a hairstyle

1. Consult an expert to get a better idea of ​​the hairstyles that suit you. There are people who are trained to model her. Why would you go and find out everything yourself? Go to an expert. If you can't afford that, check the internet. There you will find all kinds of manuals for all possible hairstyles.
   • Get help from your hairdresser. There are all kinds of professionals who can style your hair and explain how to do it yourself. Go to your own hairdresser and ask if he / she can teach you how to style your hair.
   • If you need to style your hair for an important event, such as a wedding or school party, consider getting it done by a hairdresser. If that's not an option, practice well before the big day so you know how.
   • Look for manuals on YouTube or other websites. Search YouTube for the hairstyle you want. There are all kinds of instructional videos that can teach you how to create a certain hairstyle.
2. Before choosing something, study all kinds of styles. Think about all the hairstyles you like and collect pictures of them. Limit your choice to three styles you would like to try, and see if they suit your face and lifestyle (long hair requires more care).
   • Do you want highlights or an unnatural color? Do you like a certain length? Which colour would you like? Look for pictures of celebrities with hair that has as many waves as you, and who have just as round faces as you, because then you will know better how you will look.
   • Ask for feedback. Ask your friends, hairdresser and family members for their thoughts on your ideas. It's your hair and hairstyle, but they may be able to give you ideas that you haven't thought of yourself, or offer suggestions on how to make it more suitable for you. Do something different. Don't always make your hair look the same.
3. Know the texture of your hair. Knowing how thick and long your hair is and how fast it grows can help you determine which style is useful. Hair above the shoulders is usually seen as short, if it hangs over or over it it is medium length. Long is everything that continues further down.
   • You can determine the thickness by looking and feeling your hair, but there are roughly 2 thicknesses: fine or thick. Do you have straight hair, curls or wavy hair of your own?
   • If you have short hair, you can add little curls, nice waves or cute accessories to your hair. With medium length hair you can make braids / curls / waves / wafers / buns / ponytails. With long hair, you can do just about anything you want.
4. Know your personality. It's not such a good idea to copy the latest hairstyles over and over again. You need to pick out a hairstyle that suits your personality and your circumstances. There are all kinds of hairstyles to choose from, such as braids, waves, dreadlocks, half shaved, short hair or something with highlights.
   • First, you need to know yourself well. Look in the mirror and wonder what kind of person you want to be. Also choose what kind of clothes you want to wear. Take the circumstances at work into account. Does your style suit a business environment?
   • It can be a good idea to work with what you naturally have to emphasize your beauty. If you straighten your curls every day, or curl your straight hair, you damage your hair, and it's a lot of work.
5. Watch what for face shape you have, you can choose a hairstyle that looks good on you. Not everyone suits every hairstyle. That's the bottom line. So you have to find out what best suits your face shape.
   • To determine your face shape, look in the mirror and draw the outline of your face on the mirror with lipstick. Then look at the shape and determine what it most resembles. A heart-shaped face, for example, does not look great with short hair, but it does with hair that is worn back. If you have a square face, you should choose a style that emphasizes your cheekbones and softens your chin, such as layers that start below the ears and fall over the shoulders.
   • If you have a bell-shaped face with a slightly narrower top, you shouldn't get bangs or a short haircut. If you have large ears, you may be able to let your hair fall over them. If you have a high forehead, bangs or a side part can be a good idea. An oval face is basically everything, but if you have strong facial features, such as a rectangular or diamond-shaped face, softer lines in a hairstyle look best.
   • A tight ponytail or a back haircut probably isn't the best idea if you're unsure about your forehead or face shape. Bangs can be perfect for reshaping your face, whether it is straight or angled. A bob line can make your neck look longer. A bun can look very sophisticated, just like other updos. A ponytail looks funny, carefree and young.
6. Experiment with non-permanent options. It's a good idea to try out some hairstyles before choosing a permanent option so you can take some pictures and see how it looks.
   • For example, try curling your hair a few times with a curling iron before getting a perm. You can even put on a wig to see how you look with a particular color.
   • Use temporary hair dye before getting it dyed at the hairdresser, and create short bangs with clips before using the scissors.
   • There are all kinds of free websites where you can upload a photo of yourself to see how you look with all kinds of different hairstyles. Think about what message you want to convey when people see you. A good, natural appearance shows that you are a calm person. If you want to look tougher, you can choose a bright color or shave part of your hair.

Part 3 of 3: Realizing the hairstyle

1. Use products to style your hair. Some examples of styling products are wax or mousse. To make your hair more manageable, you can use products such as curl enhancer or anti-frizz serum for curly hair, give your hair more volume if it is thin, or add hairspray.
   • Dry shampoo is your best friend. Use it to create volume and give texture to your hair, or to camouflage greasy roots or outgrowths.
   • Buy good products, not the cheapest you can find at the drug store. The difference is in the end result, how your hair feels and smells. Don't overdo the styling products as this can make your hair look greasy. Rather focus on the ends than the top of your head. Try to distribute the product evenly by dividing your hair into sections.
   • Try to make accessories yourself. A hair band looks great in short hair! Use a thick headband to hide greasy roots or cheeky bangs. You can also use a hairpin or ribbon to decorate your ponytail or bun.
2. Don't make your hair too harsh or too styled. Everyone - boys and girls alike - loves hair that they can run their fingers through. So your hair should be soft to the touch, and not harsh or greasy. Use the right products and use them sparingly.
   • Use good quality wax. The best way to style your hair is with a good quality wax - take a little bit of it and warm it between your palms by rubbing them together. Then divide it throughout your hair before styling.
   • Men can create a hairstyle that is a bit messy or wispy by using wax or gel that does not harden the hair and looks natural. If you are a man, put some gel or wax on your hands, spread it evenly on your palms, then apply it all over your hair in an upward motion, as if pulling all your hair towards the center of your head. Peaks will naturally form when you lift your hair. Then toss your hands through your hair to make it nice and messy.
3. Amplify your natural waves. If your hair already has some waves of its own, it can be really nice to enhance that natural curl. For a "beach look" you can spray some salt water in your hair. Then you get a nice texture and natural, soft waves.
   • If your hair has just been washed, dry it and add mousse. Don't overuse. Toss your head upside down, put in the mousse and squeeze your hair.
   • Then let your hair air dry for 30 minutes to an hour. Finish it off with the hair dryer on the softest and coldest setting. If your hair is heavy and the waves don't settle in easily, scrunch and backcomb your hair by the roots while hanging upside down.
   • Put hairspray in your hair. Blow-dry the hairspray on low speed and low temperature. Then throw your hair back and enjoy!
4. Curl your hair to give it some bounce. There are several types of hot tools you can use - a curling iron, flat iron, or hot rollers. Sometimes you have to use warm tools to make curls.
   • If you're using a flat iron, you should put a heat protectant spray in your hair first. If you have thick hair, divide your hair into two layers and treat them separately. Do not grab more than 2-3 cm of hair at a time, and be careful not to burn yourself.
   • If you are using a round curling iron, also put a protective spray in your hair first. Alternate the direction in which you curl, or do them all in the same direction (turned in or out). Make sure to throw all your hair over your shoulders and leave it on your back. If you are going to do a curl, take a section for your shoulders so that it stays separate from the rest of your hair. If you have long hair, take a section about 2-3 cm wide and wrap it neatly around the curling iron, without overlapping.
   • Never curl wet hair with a curling iron, because that is very harmful. Now divide your hair into sections. Depending on how thick your hair is, you should divide it into 2 to 6 sections. Let some hang loose and secure the rest with pins on top of your head. The shorter your hair, the larger the section you can treat at the same time. If you want really tight curls, hold the tongs for 10-12 seconds. For looser curls or waves, don't do it longer than 8 to 10 seconds. This is only an approximation as everyone has different hair.
5. Try one bun or a braid. These are quick options that allow you to style your hair in style. It is also very easy to do.
   • To braid, divide your hair into three parts, and put the left strand over the middle one, pull it taut, then place the right part over the middle one, pull it tight, then take the left part again, which lay over the middle and pull tight, and so on. Until you can't go any further.
   • For a quick and easy bun, you need two rubber bands, a hair clip and a brush. Create a ponytail and grab your hair to twist it up until it comes into a bun on its own. Take the second rubber band and wrap it around the bun, securing it with a bobby pin in the middle.
6. Up your hair for some creative hairstyles. A simple hairstyle for thin hair is to let the hair hang down, take the two front strands together and tie them at the back. By putting a flower in it you get a bit of a hippie feeling. It is also nice if you curl your hair here and there with the curling iron, at least if you have a heat protectant spray.
   • A simple haircut for thick hair is to do it half up and let it hang down half. You can make it by putting half of the hair in a ponytail and letting go of the rest. If you have bangs, let them hang out too, it looks cute.
   • A simple hairstyle for curly or wavy hair is a double ponytail. You just need to put up half of the hair and make a ponytail underneath. The hair then appears longer and fuller. By adding a bandana or headband it becomes even more fun.
7. Give your hair more volume. While you should be careful not to use too many hot tools, you may want to use the blow dryer every now and then to add some volume to your hair.
   • When you blow-dry your hair, add a handful of mousse first, and massage it into your hair from roots to ends, using a pinching motion. Then blow-dry your hair upside down for more volume, and keep squeezing the ends as you dry your hair.
   • Put a little bit of hairspray on your roots while hanging upside down to keep the volume all day long. Use anti-tangle for easier brushing and more shine. Top it off with a little bit of oil for more shine and depth in your hair.
   • Girls with straight hair who like to have waves can wash their hair and then add conditioner as they always do. Then dry it so that it is only slightly damp, then put it in a bun on top of your head. Go to bed like this, so when you wake up you will have a lot of volume.
   • Girls with wavy, frizzy hair can put a moisture absorber in the room and keep it from getting too hot. Shower at least 2 hours before going to sleep so that your hair is completely dry before going to bed.

Tips

• Apply hairspray to your hair to keep it in shape. Everyone has different hair. If you have finer hair, you may need more hairspray than if you have thicker hair. If you have fine hair, spray each curl with some hairspray right away.
• Don't wash your hair too often. You thereby remove the natural fats, which then return faster. It is better to wash your hair about 3 times a week to make it less greasy. Many people say their hair is easier to style the day after washing it.
• Find a hairstyle that is easy to style, and don't overdo it.
• Buy a silk pillowcase to sleep on. This will help with frizzy hair if you have curls.
• Change your pillowcase often to avoid greasy hair.
• If your hair is a little greasy, you can try dry shampoo.