VOLUMIZERS
THE LOWDOWN: “Volumizers will thicken the hair and then give it hold to stay up and away from the head,” notes Linda DiMariano, Creative Curriculum Development Manager for P&G Beauty Professional Care.
BEST FOR: “People with fine, limp hair are the best candidates for volumizers,” shares Sunsilk Celebrity Hairstylist Andy LeCompte. “Layered cuts will see 20-30 per-cent more volume,” adds Joico International Creative Director Damien Carney.
SHINE ENHANCERS
THE LOWDOWN: “The oil in shine enhancers surrounds the hair shaft, sealing in the cuticle and that means extra shine,” notes Andy LeCompte, Sunsilk Celebrity Hairstylist.
BEST FOR: “Smooth, straight, soft, silky, shiny hair!” exclaims Damian Carney, Joico International Creative Director. “Whether you have long layers or one length, your focus is to show off the quality of your hair.”
POMADE OR WAX
THE LOWDOWN: “In general, wax is dryer and thicker than pomade. It usually has a stronger hold and is more matte than pomade,” Sunsilk Celebrity Hairstylist Andy LeCompte advises. “Pomade is usually a little greasier and shinier. It’s great for dry hair that needs some added shine or for if you want the wet look.”
BEST FOR: “It’s ideal for hair in the shorter to medium range with some layers,” reveals Joico International Creative Director Damien Carney. “It also works very well on curly or wavy hair.”
GELS
THE LOWDOWN: “Gel is designed to be applied when your hair is wet, and it will give a slightly different texture and add a little more hold to the final style,” says Pantene Celebrity Hairstylist Danilo.
BEST FOR: “Gel is great for medium to heavy/coarse, texture hair. If you are using a liquid gel, then fine hair can be accommodated as well,” notes Linda DiMariano, Creative Curriculum Development Manager for P&G Beauty Professional Care.
HAIRSPRAY
THE LOWDOWN: “Light-hold hairspray is for someone who wants touchable hair,” reveals Linda DiMariano, Creative Curriculum Development Manager for P&G Beauty Professional Care. “Medium or flexible hold is for someone who wants styling options throughout the day. Strong hold is for someone who does not want to change their style, but keep it just the way it is.”
BEST FOR: “When you use a curling iron, hairspray will set the curls so they’ll last from morning to evening,” notes Andy LeCompte, Sunsilk Celebrity Hairstylist. “Never apply hairspray to wet hair, as it will become hard and sticky.”
MOUSSE
THE LOWDOWN: “Mousse is one of those staple products that in my opinion is great for everything,” reveals Joico International Creative Director Damien Carney. “It increases body and manageability and adds a little bit of texture to the hair.”
BEST FOR: “Although mousse traditionally has been used to style naturally curly hair, it can work extremely well on just about any hair length, type or texture,” says Sunsilk Celebrity Hairstylist Andy LeCompte.
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I need something for the frizz the actually works!!Not a gel or mousse. But like a cream or something else or a shampoo or conditioner. Please HELP!!
PS Besure to leave some good namebrands that you recomend!!
Thank You!!
Hi, Alexandra!
Hair pro Daniel Keane answered your question over in the Hair Pro Advice section. Have a look there!
The product I can’t live without is Body Up Brush System! My hair is so thick and hard to style but with this 9 brush system it’s easy and gives me the volume I want!
Hi, Erika!
Thanks for checking out the Sophisticate’s Hairstyle Guide Web site! We’re happy you’ve found a product that works for you and we love va-va, volume!
A kind of hair product that straightens the hair all through out the day until night?
Hi, Erin!
In answer to both of your questions, if you are looking for a temporary solution, we suggest a smoothing product (like Kerastase Oleo Relax) applied to wet hair. Dry your hair with a paddle brush, then straighten your hair in sections. The product alone won’t straighten your hair. if you are looking for something a little more long term, perhaps you should try something like a Keratin treatment, which significantly reduces frizz for around three to four months.
What is the best hair product for curly hair if you want to low down the frizz?
Erin:
We’re still catching up after the new year…should have an answer soon!
Hi, Erin:
See the answer above!
Would it be better to apply volumizers on damp hair or dry hair? I find that my volumizer kind of feels like a hairspray… if I spray it on damp hair, my hair feels kind of sticky and hard when it dries… What should I do? Please help!
Hi Ami:
Volumizers should really only ever be used on towel dried, damp hair, NOT too dry. You see, they need to be applied to hair that is moist so the formula spreads more evenly and is diluted down during the combing process before styling. That’s what assures you equal distribution of product. Also, if applied to almost dry hair, it can and will get sticky, and the brush will not go through the hair with ease…causing a messy, frizzy result. My advice is to apply right after you have washed your hair and begin blow-drying right away.