It’s cent per cent true that hair can make or break a person’s look. Impeccable hair styling involves a blend of technical prowess, creativity, and practical know-how. Vidhi Arya from Professional Beauty India brings some actionable hairstyling tips to elevate your craft and ensure well-executed hairstyles with ease and perfection.
If hairstyling is where your heart is, here are some easy-to-follow professional hacks to ensure that you have the right hairstyling tips up your sleeves to create a wide variety of mind-blowing looks.
Sectioning for Precision
Always start your styling shenanigans by sectioning the hair. This makes the styling process more manageable and also ensures uniformity. Divide the hair into four main sections: front left, front right, back left, and back right. You can use clips to keep sections separated. This technique comes in handy for even blow-drying, cuts, and even colouring.
Use Heat Protectants
Before using any heat styling tools, apply a heat protectant spray. This prevents damage and keeps the hair healthy. Apply it evenly, focusing on the mid-lengths to ends, where the hair is most vulnerable.
Blow-Drying Techniques
For a voluminous blowout, lift sections of hair at the roots while blow-drying. Use a round brush to create volume and definition. You must direct the airflow from the roots to the ends to avoid frizz and bring in a smooth finish. Finish with cool air setting for amazing shine.
Creating Beach Waves
To achieve effortless beach waves, you can use a flat iron instead of a curling iron. Take small sections of hair, twist them around the flat iron, and glide the iron down the twisted hair. This technique creates a natural, tousled look.
Achieving Sleek, Straight Hair
For sleek, straight styles, work in small sections. Use a fine-tooth comb in front of the flat iron to guide the hair down for even, straightened hair. Use appropriate temperature settings as per the hair type to avoid heat damage — lower for fine hair and higher for coarse hair.
Enhancing Curls
For defined, bouncy curls, use a curling wand. Wrap sections of hair around the wand, starting from the roots and working towards the ends. Hold for a few seconds, a little longer for naturally straight hair. Alternate the direction of curls for a more natural look. Once done, gently separate them with your fingers to add volume and texture.
Taming Frizz
Apply a smoothing serum or anti-frizz spray to damp hair before styling for a frizz-free look. Use a boar bristle brush to distribute natural oils from the scalp to the ends, which helps to smooth the hair and add shine.
Finishing Touches
Always finish with a light mist of hairspray to set the style. For extra shine, use a shine spray or a few drops of serum, applied lightly to the mid-lengths and ends. This helps with a polished look without weighing the hair down.
