If you’re like me, then you may find you struggle when it comes to styling your hair. After so many years with the same hairstyle, you may find yourself wanting to try something different. However, when you’re not an expert hair stylist, even doing something as complicated as a French braid seems like a lot of effort.
Luckily, there are now a lot of helpful resources online that can help both you and me, to achieve a different hairstyle from the norm. If you fancy something different from just throwing it up into a scrunchie or straightening it within an inch of its life, then this guide is for you. Let’s look at how we can all get the most out of our hair when it comes to styling it this year.
Use social media for discovering new looks and styling your hair
Social media is a wonderful source of information and whether you’re in your early twenties or you’re hitting the golden years like myself, it’s a great way of learning new hairstyles. There are many people out there that learn from seeing and doing, rather than trying to figure it out through static photos and text.
There are plenty of helpful how-to tutorial videos that are useful when you’re trying to master a new style. If you’re needing a bit of creative inspiration, start following some professional hair accounts for some guidance. It’s also worth exploring the feeds and relevant hashtags in order to find some new hairstyles and looks to try out for yourself.
Opt for a hair colour that suits your complexion
If you’re after a complete change when it comes to hair colours, it’s well worth doing the research first. The hair colour you opt for is going to need to suit your own complexion. While it may look good on the person you’ve seen it on, it may not have the same impact or result on your head of hair.
Some hair colours are a little more challenging to achieve, especially when it comes to lightening it from dark to blonde.
It’s also important to look at your features and how prominent they may be. How does that possibly impact your hair colour choice? Here’s a helpful guide on the best hair colors for grey eyes, which is often a unique eye colour to have. These hair colours are going to be vastly different from someone who has dark brown eyes.
Play around with hair samples and try to aim for a hair colour that warms your complexion or cools it, depending on what you’re trying to achieve.
Make use of virtual reality for trying different styles
There are lots of helpful technologies nowadays that are elevating our experiences of shopping online and in-store. Virtual reality or VR for short is one of those technologies that is truly changing the game of shopping and it does so with your hair.
You’ve got a number of platforms and tools that you can use when it comes to VR that helps transform your hair colour, shape, or style right in front of your eyes. It’s a pretty cool effect to have and is great for those who feel a little nervous about transforming their hair dramatically. At least with this type of technology, you can get a rough idea of what it would look like.
Alternatively, it may be worthwhile to invest in a clip-on fringe or wig that you could try to see how you might look when it comes to certain hairstyles or colours. VR is only going to become more prominent and
Use the right shampoo and conditioner
To help nourish your hair with the best treatments possible, I myself make sure to pick out the best shampoo and conditioner that works for my hair. I think this is all about trial and error because everyone’s hair is different.
What works for my hair might not particularly work for yours. It’s definitely worth trying out some new shampoos and conditioners. A top tip for applying shampoo is to apply it to the roots and halfway down the hair. With conditioner, you’re wanting to saturate the ends and meet in the middle of the hair. That way, you’re providing your hair with the right amount of product it needs. You also don’t need to go too overboard with the amount you use. A small squirt from each is likely to cover most hair lengths.
Every so often, it’s a good option to change up your shampoo and conditioner. Your hair may get used to a certain brand or type of product, so it’s worth switching it up to surprise it every now and then.
Invest in styling tools and products
As an amateur hair styler, I rely on the necessary styling tools and products to make any hairstyle work and you should too. Styling tools like a curling tong and straighteners to manipulate your hair a certain way is useful. A hairdryer is highly effective for giving your hair that blow out too.
When it comes to hair products, there are a lot of choices out there from wax putties to sprays and gels. It’s worth doing some experimenting to see what bodes well with your hair. Personally, I love hairsprays and dry shampoo sprays for adding texture and hold to my hair.
Indulge your hair in a hair oil or mask every week
To help improve the health of your hair, a good way to ensure you maximize hair health is by using hair oils or hair masks on a weekly basis. Indulging your hair in these types of treatments every week is going to do wonders for your hair. You may not have time to do it every month, but it’s definitely something that you can do more often if you put in the time.
A hair oil or hair mask is going to help nourish and rejuvenate the hair follicles from root to tip. It’s especially effective for those who have dry or damaged, split ends. With some hair oils and masks, these problems will go away with regular use of the masks themselves.
Apply it in the morning and wash it out at night, or if you prefer a brief interlude, apply it before you shower for half an hour to an hour and then wash it out. The longer you leave the masks or hair oil in, the better it’s going to be for your hair, so a good 12 hours is worth aiming for.
Take yourself to the hair salon every three months
Taking yourself to the hair salon regularly is important for the health of your hair. Why? Well, if you’re looking to grow out your hair, for example, you’ll want to get a regular cut every three months. This encourages the hair to grow, while also maintaining your hair to a nice standard. The difference it makes to chop off dead ends is noticeable, to say the least.
With that being said, treat yourself to the hair salon every few months. Every six to eight weeks for a wash, cut, and blowdry is definitely worth doing.
If you’re someone who cares greatly about their hair, then it’s important to find the best tips and tricks to look after it properly. Getting the most out of your hair when styling can make you feel much better about how you feel and look with your hair. Make sure you use these tips to have a good hair day, every day!
