Do you know the situation when you carefully style your hair in the morning, and when you arrive at work in the mirror you see a “crow's nest” on your head? Of course, both women and men often face such a problem to a greater or lesser extent. And if you don’t look in the direction of familiar gels and varnishes, because they make the hair “glassy”, and the tousled hairstyle is tired, then hair wax is exactly what you need!
On the importance of fixation
When we talk about carefully fixed hairstyles, one immediately imagines a smoothly laid bun of a gymnast or an elaborate pyramid of a dancer. At the dawn of the popularity of hair gels and hairsprays, lovers of these new products could wear their hairstyles instead of a helmet - such products fixed their hair so tightly and without alternative.
It is the fear of such an effect (or the appearance of such a masterpiece deferred in memory) that forces modern representatives of the fair sex to almost completely abandonstyling products.
However, perfumers do not stand still, and a lot of time has passed since the beginning of the nineties! Modern styling products, such as hair wax, are able not only to maintain the shape of the hair, but also to leave mobility, liveliness of the hair, giving it extra shine and silkiness. Surprised? Wax is an amazing product widely used in cosmetology. It is found in many skin and hair care products. Wax hair removal is also widely used. And in the field of fixation, this substance opened a new era, and that is why you need to learn a little more about it.
Wax: composition features
Hair wax stands out from the general range of styling products, primarily due to the fact that natural ingredients predominate in its composition. Most often it is beeswax, castor oil, various mineral oils.
Such natural ingredients have plasticity, they are easily applied to the hair and quickly harden. As a result, we get fixed strands, which at the same time do not look “glassy” and retain their liveliness.
But that's not all! Hair styling wax has a magical property to care for and protect hair by creating an invisible film on the hair. It turns out that you will not only give a complete shape to your hairstyle, but also be able to protect your hair from ultraviolet exposure, temperature extremes and mechanical damage.
Who is wax good for
Absolutely everyone who often needs to fix their hair can use hair wax. An exception, perhaps, will be fans of "reinforced concrete" fixation, when the hair becomes hard to the touch, and the head covered with the product resembles a helmet. Wax will not give the same effect, because it keeps the hair in its natural state.
Wax for owners of short and ultra-short haircuts will be an absolute find. No other fixative can enhance the lines and ends of a short haircut like wax.
This styling tool has become quite popular among the stronger sex. For them, manufacturers produce a special men's hair wax - it differs most often in aroma.
Will it work for long hair?
It is always difficult for women with long and voluminous hair to choose a styling product. Wax will be a great alternative to the usual fixatives, because it is thanks to it that it is possible to create a natural styling of long hair.
Carefully styled curls quickly lose their shape, especially if the hair is heavy and thick. But the wax will keep the elasticity of the styling for several hours. Due to the natural structure of the fixative, the hair will "untwist" gradually, without losing its natural and natural look.
Curly girls and owners of lush fine hair often suffer from the effect of electrification, when fine hairs stick out in all directions. The solution to this problem is wax. It will smooth the hairs, make them heavier and shiny.
Curls that are difficult to style can be fixed with wax with an increased degree of fixation. In this case, you can also use hair gel wax.
Using wax for a short haircut
Each hairstyle requires a special styling approach, because if you overdo it with a fixative or use it incorrectly, you can completely ruin the look.
On short hair, wax is used to give definition to the lines and completeness to the ends. The use of wax requires certain skills, do not worry if you did not immediately achieve the desired effect - after a few attempts you will be able to "feel" the product and understand how to use hair wax correctly.
Before you start styling, you should make sure that the hair is clean and completely dry - even a little moisture in the strands can lead to unpredictable styling results.
Take a small amount of wax from the jar with your fingers and lightly rub it between your fingertips. From body temperature, the wax melts slightly and acquires the plasticity necessary for fixation. Now you can use your fingers to give the hairstyle the desired shape, emphasizing certain strands and lines. The movements should be light, without too much pull or pressure on the hair.
Remember the basic rule for using wax - take the minimum amount of product in your hands, and repeat the procedure if necessary. Excess wax will make the hairstyle heavy and sloppy.
Smoothing Wax
Long hair after careful styling with a hair dryer or ironing sins in that you can see a slight fluff in the light and the hairstyle does not look perfectly smooth. Wax will help get rid of this effect. To do this, after the hair smoothing procedure, you need to take a small amount of wax and rub it thoroughly between your palms for several seconds.
After that, with gentle stroking movements, you need to walk along the entire length of the curls. The movements should be light: not pressing down on the hair, but barely touching it.
Such a simple procedure takes only a few minutes, while maintaining the gloss and vitality of the hair for a whole day.
Popular brands: how to choose a product
Today, styling wax is produced by almost all manufacturers of hair cosmetics. It is often very difficult to choose any product, so it is worth knowing the main features of each popular brand.
One of the market leaders among fixation products is the Taft series from Schwarzkopf. This range is of excellent quality at an average price and meets the basic requirements for wax - excellent hold and shine.
The budget tool from the Belarusian company Belita has proven itself perfectly. Wax has a completely natural composition, gives hair shine and elasticity.
Professional styling products fall into the higher price segment. Well-known giants of salon products such asC:EHKO, Londa, Wella, Matrix, Estel, DNC have different hair wax options in several lines. Professional products are characterized by enhanced fixation and often have specialized properties. They are suitable for both salon and home use.
The leader among men's hair fixing products is considered to be AXE brand products. This manufacturer's wax is easy to use and has a strong "masculine" scent.
Hair wax: user reviews
Among all the reviews of regular users of fixatives, it is wax that has the highest percentage of positive ratings. And this is not surprising. This styling product is suitable for almost everyone.
Owners of short haircuts note that only wax allows you to achieve perfect styling - it is easy to use and the effect lasts on the hair for a long time. The only negative, judging by the reviews of hair wax, is that the product speeds up the next shampooing. Hair becomes a little heavier than without styling and gets dirty faster.
But considering all the pros of using wax, the cons are almost invisible. The tool is definitely worth a try for owners of long curls and short haircuts. Wax will allow you to achieve the perfect look of your hair effortlessly, quickly and for a long time!
