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• Method 1 of 3: Natural waves
• Method 3 of 3: Straighten your hair with the hair dryer

If you naturally have coarse, thick or wavy hair, it takes a lot of effort to care for it, but the end result is impressive! You have all kinds of options if you have thick hair. You can of course drop it and show off your beautiful waves, or you can style it so that you have a full head of straight hair. Either way, here you can learn more about hairstyles and models that suit your hair type. Then choose a method to tame your hair naturally, or try a style with the right products and appliances that work for your hair.

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Method 1 of 3: Natural waves

1. Find out what ingredients are in your shampoo. Changing the way you wash and care for your hair can give you more waves. The cleansers in shampoo can make your hair very dry and frizz, so many people with thick or coarse hair nowadays wash their hair without shampoo. Avoid shampoos with sulfates, which dry out your hair and cause it to frizz.
   • Skip the shampoo altogether. Wash your hair without shampoo, with very little shampoo, or with conditioner instead of shampoo.
   • Wash your hair with conditioner so that you cleanse it with oil instead of harsh cleansers.
   • You can buy sulfate-free shampoo at the health food store or online.
2. Wash your hair less often. Because wavy, coarse and thick hair has a spiraling shape, the natural oils produced by the scalp cannot get to the ends as quickly as with normal hair, so you should wash it less often. If you wash your hair every day, now only do it 2-3 times a week to see if you get more curls and less frizz.
   • Keep a record on your calendar when you washed your hair to avoid washing it too often.
   • Consider using a clarifying shampoo once a week if you notice a buildup on your hair. Everyone has a slightly different texture and fat content, so experiment to see what works best for you. It may take a few weeks to find the right balance between shampoo and no shampoo.
3. Create curls in your hair with a styling product. Make sure to use a thick cream that moisturizes your hair, rather than a mousse with alcohol. For women, TIGI and Kerastase have great products that are both conditioning and modeling, and they often protect against heat. For men, there are also good styling creams, such as L'Oreal or Keune, which make the hair less stubborn and easier to style.
   • Pat your hair dry with a microfiber towel when you get out of the shower. Wait 15 to 20 minutes if your hair is short and 30 to 40 minutes if you have longer hair. When your hair is still slightly damp, apply the cream to your hair to create curls.
   • If you have short hair, rub the cream between your palms and spread it evenly through your hair. Do not squeeze but gently rub your hair with your hands, twisting the tufts to make them curl more.
   • If you have long hair, rub the cream between your palms and curl your hair by twisting your fingers and gently distributing the cream through the strands. Start on one side and work your way around your head to create curls.
4. Choose a hairstyle that is long on top and short on the sides. This style works well on men with short hair, and just as well on women. If you have short hair, this is flattering for your hair type, because it fits very neatly and because you can see how thick your hair is.In this model, the back and sides are cut short, but not shaved. Here you have all kinds of options to model it:
   • You can try a hip quiff. In this style, your hair is pulled up from the forehead, making you look longer. Put gel in your damp hair and style it with a round brush and a hair dryer. Then put a hair clay in your hair, such as pomade, to give your hair a matte look instead of making it shine.
   • You can also opt for a messy hairstyle. Use a matte hair product such as Bed Head or Ax. When your hair is almost completely dry, rub some of the wax between your hands and put it in your hair on one side first, so that it flares to one side. Then grab small spikes and turn them in different directions. Put this all over your head and your hair will look nice and wispy and messy.
5. Choose a long-layered hairstyle for women. If you have medium length hair down to your shoulders, it can look great. Long layers frame your face, while your hair gets more movement and is less likely to curl up. You can start with the layers at your cheekbones and then continue down. This hairstyle is great because you don't have to do much about it, and you can make it wave naturally very easily by following Method 2.
   • This is a perfect hairstyle if you have a long face. However, avoid long hairstyles with long layers if you have this face shape.
   • Wear your hair half tight, half loose. Let the layers hang down around your face. Pull back half of your hair and secure it in a ponytail or with a clip. This is very flattering if you have thick, wavy hair as you can see the volume so well. Style your hair this way if you don't feel like paying much attention to it.
6. Try straight bangs if you have long hair. That can look very nice with thick, coarse hair. Your hair fits well with this, because the thick strands stay in place better. But do pay attention to your face shape before getting straight bangs:
   • Go for this hairstyle if you have a long face. Straight bangs shorten a long face when paired with long hair.
   • Be careful with straight bangs if you have a round face. If you want this style, ask the stylist to leave your bangs slightly longer on the sides than in the middle. Then you get a nicer angle.
   • Don't get straight bangs if you have a heart-shaped face. Then rather take long layers.
   • Straight bangs can be nice with a square face.
   • Put your hair in a thick side braid if you have straight bangs. This is a good option if you don't have that much time to style your hair. That flatters and tames your hair at the same time.

Method 3 of 3: Straighten your hair with the hair dryer

1. Let your hair air dry for an hour before blow drying it. If you have short hair, wait 15 to 20 minutes. If you blow-dry your hair while it is still wet or damp, it will be more likely to curl up. Since you have thick hair, you have to be patient until your hair is dry. Find ways to make this process more bearable. For example, you can have breakfast or do a chore while you wait for your hair to dry.
2. Use a large round brush to style your hair. The best brushes for thick hair are extra strong or boar bristle. Those brushes have thicker tips that are further apart than normal, so you can brush your hair better and closer to the scalp.
   • You can also buy flat brushes with thicker tips if you just want to brush it without styling it.
3. Wait 10 minutes and then spray a little bit of hairspray on your hair. Your hair must cool down before applying hairspray. Use hairspray that doesn't make your hair hard or sticky. Make sure it is a hairspray with "low" or "flexible hold". You can also buy hairspray that will strengthen or shine your hair and keep it in shape. Depending on how you want your hair to look, you can do several things:
   • If you have short hair, hold the hairspray 6 to 8 inches from your head and spray once or twice on both sides.
   • With long hair, you can hang upside down for a moment and then spray on a bit of hairspray to make it look tousled. Toss your hair back and spray again on both sides.
   • With long hair you can also spray some lacquer on the ends so that it stays in shape.