Clay for hair styling: how to choose and use?

To give the hair the desired shape and fix it, apply a number of different means: foams, sprays, gels, varnishes, waxes and others. Each of them has its own purpose. Even similar products can differ significantly in composition, because some have chemical components, while others, on the contrary, are more natural. Among this diversity, a unique tool stands out, which is not very well-known for home use, but quite popular in professional circles. This is a cosmetic clay, but not as a component of masks, but as an effective and natural tool for styling.

The composition of such a product contains natural clay, which has many useful substances. Using it, you can strengthen the hair and additionally nourish it. But nevertheless, the main task of the tool is the modeling of strands and their fixation. All types of fixing clay differ in composition and properties.

• Blue optimally matches oily hair. Among all the varieties, it is considered the most useful because of the presence of aluminum, calcium, silicon and iron. Under its influence, strands are cleaned, hair follicles become stronger, dry and split ends are nourished. In addition, this type of clay promotes the release of toxins and helps remove dandruff.
• White a variety of clay perfectly moisturizes dry strands, and also helps to restore colored and chemically curled curls.
• Green Designed for oily hair. Drying the roots, it moisturizes them.After applying such clay, the level of sweating of the skin is significantly reduced, and dandruff is also removed.
• Gray promotes good hydration of the strands and helps restore the cut ends.
• Pink Suitable for strands of thin type. It prevents the formation of tangled hair and contributes to their easy combing. She showed herself well in the fight against brittle tips, and also prevents irritation of the scalp.
• Yellow Perfectly matches weakened and brittle hairs, eliminating their damaged structure. Thanks to this, they get a healthy shine and smooth texture.
• Black promotes the growth of strands, favorably affects the condition of the skin and hair follicles. It also heals small wounds on the skin and regulates blood circulation. In the composition of such clay there are many useful minerals, among which iron, nitrogen and magnesium.
• Red well affects the condition of fatty strands. It removes sources of irritation, soothes the skin and restores the supply of nutritious vitamins and minerals.

In addition to the variety of species, cosmetic clay differs in consistency.

• Solid density similar to soft plasticine, suitable for use on all types of short hair, even very stiff and naughty. Use it only on dry locks. Such a styling product has a very strong fixation.
• Waxy gives the curls shine, but at the same time they look somewhat greasy. Apply it to fix on medium and long hair.
• Powdery applied in its pure form, does not mix with water. When using this type, the degree of fixation can be adjusted. It is used on any type of hair, including naughty ones, it gives the curls some dullness. The removal method is warm water.

When using clay, several effects can be achieved simultaneously:

• additional volume;
• stable fixation;
• elasticity and elasticity.

Clay for hair with the right choice will help to make curls more beautiful, and the hair is brighter and more spectacular. Before applying, be sure to wash your hair with shampoo using balm. Dry your hair completely or leave it slightly damp. In the palm of your hand, apply a small amount of the product and warm it slightly, then slowly warm clay, gently apply to the hair, modeling styling. It is necessary to distribute evenly and thinly so as not to weight the hair.

To give a healthy look to the ends of the strands, clay must be applied directly to this part. A significant advantage of using this tool is that it is absolutely not visible on the hair. It has clay and its prohibitions. Do not apply it to heavy and too dense hair, no fixative can handle it. If you have never used clay, you should not risk it and style your hair on your own, the result may not be what you expected.

Thanks to simple manipulations, a stable styling is obtained, and at the same time, the hair is provided with useful vitamins and minerals. The strands will be voluminous, although at the same time they look absolutely natural.

It happens that they forgot to close the jar of clay and it dried up. The question immediately arises whether it can be used and how to do it. This happens due to evaporation of moisture from the surface, especially in winter. If the clay has hardened, you can carefully remove the top dried layer and continue to use it, it has not lost its qualities. The required amount should be warmed up well with your hands before application.

The following video describes how to apply matte clay:

This type of styling is also suitable for men's hair, two are specially designed for them. type of this tool:

• for the effect of wet hair;
• matting.

These two types of cosmetic clay are quite different. The first option, by its consistency, is fatter, reminiscent of a wax agent. Easily copes with laying strands that differ in length. Matte clay is designed for styling on short hair. Such a tool is more dense, similar to hard plasticine, it gives the hair a dull and pleasant texture.

Clay is great for caring for men's hair, since they do not need a thorough styling. By such means, only the ends of the strands are processed mainly.

Despite the relatively new appearance of such a product in cosmetology, many manufacturers adopted it, and fixing agents based on clay from well-known brands appeared on the market.

Matting agent. It is characterized by normal fixation, holds its shape well, while not fixing the hairs together. Helps strengthen hair, stimulates growth, and also relieves inflammation and reduces the amount of excreted sebum.

It also makes the strands dull. The main component is white clay. Thanks to the soft fixation, the hairstyle can be easily given any shape, and the strands will have a natural look.

This clay is made for dry hair, the nutrients in its composition additionally saturate the hair, giving it a healthy look. The tool also protects the strands from negative external influences. It is light, does not burden curls, the degree of fixation is medium.

Belongs to the line for men. It copes well with styling of any type of hair of short length. Thanks to the moisture-resistant components of this product, styling will hold even in adverse weather conditions with high humidity. It has a medium fixation. It has a light texture, due to which it is applied effortlessly to strands.

With the right choice, cosmetic clay will help not only to create a spectacular hairstyle, but also provide the strands with quality care.