Styling your hair at home with the right product

Which styling product suits your hair type and length, and how to use it so your hair looks good between visits.

You won't always have time to come into the salon, but that's no reason for your hair to look flat and lifeless. With the right styling product, you can get a neat, polished look at home too. Here's which product suits which hair type and length, and how to use it to get a great result.

Short men's hair (dry or normal)

Suggested product: gel or matte wax

• For a classic or neatly combed look: a strong gel that dries firm
• For a natural look with no shine: a wax or paste with medium hold

How to use it: Warm a small amount of gel or wax between your palms, work it through from the roots to the ends, then shape it with your fingers.

Medium-length or wavy hair (men or women)

Suggested product: volumizing mousse plus a light oil such as argan

• To add volume to soft, flat hair: mousse before you blow-dry
• For shine and less frizz: a few drops of argan oil through the lengths and ends

Tip: Apply the mousse to damp hair and style with a diffuser or blow-dryer. Once your hair is dry, put the oil on the ends.

Long, straight hair

Suggested product: hairspray (volumizing or shine)

• For styles worn down or half-up: a light spray with a medium shine
• For curls or waves with a curling iron: a strong-hold spray before and after styling, and let it dry before the iron goes on

Tip: Spray from 20 to 30 cm away so it spreads evenly and doesn't weigh your hair down.

Curly or frizzy hair (natural or coloured)

Suggested product: styling cream plus coconut or castor oil

• To control frizz and hold your curls: a curl cream or serum
• For nourishment and shine: a little oil, on the ends only

Tip: Use a wide-tooth comb, style while your hair is still damp, then dry it with a diffuser.

A few tips for every style

• Always use a product that suits your hair type.
• Too much product leaves hair greasy and flat.
• Wash product out properly with a shampoo that suits your hair.
• For kids and teens, stick to light, alcohol-free products made for children.

If you're not sure which product suits your hair, ask us next time you're in and we'll pick one together.