Hair styling

“Meet by clothes” - say wise people. The appearance and further development of events after a personal or business meeting largely depend on the appearance of the hair on the head, the condition of the hair and the presence of dandruff. Earlier, in the XVII-XVIII century, only very rich people could afford to make a fashionable styling at the barber. The head of the secular ladies was decorated with a high cone of hair with interwoven jewelry, fruits, ostrich feathers and fresh flowers.

To maintain the shape of the hairstyle, metal clips, staples and paper clips were used. A little later, in the XIX century, wax was used for these purposes.

In the 80s of the last century, synthetic means for fixing hairstyles based on a polymer adhesive composition with the addition of an alcohol solution of proteins from sprouted wheat grains or their synthetic analogue appeared.

The composition of the varnish includes components that care for the hair and reduce the harmful effects on the shell of keratin and the scalp of certain substances:

• glycerol (covering the hair with a thin film, retains moisture);
• betaine (gives a lively shine due to the nutrition of the roots and cuticles along the entire length);
• panthenol (regenerates damaged hair);
• benzophenone or oxybenzone-3 (ultraviolet filter);
• ethanol with diethyl ether (solvent);
• carboxyl-containing copolymer (Surfactant for better wetting of the hair shell).

Other popular fixing agents such as mousse, gel, foam and lotion do not contain alcohol and its derivatives. These tools for volumetric hairstyles penetrate deeply under the shell of keratin and nourish the cuticle from the inside. To evenly distribute the product and enhance its effect, the curls must be moistened with water before laying.

Hair gel is applied to the laid strands. a thin layer with hands or a special brush. When applying the gel to dry hair without combing, lumps usually form which are difficult to remove with a comb or massage brush.

Mousse is a foamed gel. Easily penetrates into the thickness of the hairstyle and reliably fixes curls. When using it, you can not apply an excessive amount of the product to the head so that the hair does not lose its natural shine.

The styling lotion consists of an alcoholic polymer solution, a synthetic protein analogue from sprouted wheat grains and vitamins. After its use, curls retain their natural color and shine for a long time.

Wax, paste and mastic for hot styling contain lanolin, glycerin, surfactants, a mixture of mineral and vegetable oils. They reliably fix the hairstyle only when used together with a gel, without which it is poorly retained on the hair. Wax and its derivatives are conveniently used to fix the hairstyle when leaving the house for several days, when there is no way to style your hair daily with a hairdryer. Wax-based styling products have several significant drawbacks:

• to fix the hairstyle after applying the product to the hair, it is necessary to warm them with a curling iron, hairdryer or iron to a temperature of 50-65 ° C;
• curls after applying wax and its derivatives become stiff, lose their silkiness and natural shine;
• the hair after applying such styling products is very difficult to comb;
• wax and its synthetic analogues are washed off the scalp with warm water and soap;
• when applying an excessive amount of wax or its derivatives in the thickness of the hairstyle, large lumps can form that cannot be combed.

For straightening strands before styling or perm, it is best to use alcohol solution of proteins from sprouted wheat grains or paste for laying from lanolin with vitamins, curling iron or ironing.

To strengthen curls, fight dandruff and oily seborrhea, masks and balms are used. They nourish the roots and scalp, eliminate dandruff, repair the damaged membrane of keratin and cuticle.

The fashionable effect of wet hair when styling can be obtained using a special gel for structuring hairstyles. Thanks to two components that do not mix with each other, the gel is distributed throughout the hair, after drying with a hairdryer, creating the effect of wet hair.

Manufacturers of perfumes and cosmetics produce a huge variety of styling products.

Professional tools reliably fix the hair, protect the hair from the adverse effects of the sun, high temperature, severe frost. Professional tools include:

• structuring lotions;
• styling serum;
• air conditioning to create hairstyles.

Basis structuring lotion makes collagen, which affects the structure of the membrane of keratin. Excipients - castor oil, seaweed and vitamins stop the dissection of the tips, preserve the structure and natural color. With it, you can easily create a lush hairstyle and beautiful styling.

Styling spray distributed by spraying from an aerosol can in small drops evenly over the entire length. Convenient aerosol packaging fits easily in a small handbag.Additives of minerals and vitamins nourish the curls and protect them from harmful atmospheric influences. In all modern sprays, nitrogen is used as a buffer gas to create excess pressure inside the cylinder instead of propane or freon. This significantly reduces the harmful effects on hair and the environment.

Deservedly gained spray styling with silicone. It is evenly distributed over the curls with a thin layer, does not enter into chemical reactions with perfumes, does not attract dust, protects the hair on the head from the effects of rain, overheated air when styling with a hairdryer, hot hair iron. It prevents the formation of lumps in the thickness of the hairstyle, the drying of the outer shell of keratin, preserves the natural color and luster.

Natural styling products contain only natural organic components, they can be safely used for styling thin or damaged hair. Mousse and extract from flax seeds carefully care for dry hair, restore pigment and damaged myelin sheath by coloring or curling.

Lamination Spray gives hair a healthy shine, facilitates hair styling with ironing and hair straightening after perming, with regular use strengthens curls, eliminates dissection of tips, reduces the formation of dandruff and hair loss. Stiffening, it forms a thin film on the keratin shell, which removes static charge and seals the tips. The composition of the spray includes hydrolysis protein, vitamins, vinyl acetate, surfactants and 60 ° ethanol.

Acid and alkali free hair care products with pH 5.5, which consumers call sparing, reliably maintain their market position. They are ideal for sensitive scalp.

Emulsion and tonic designed to create hairstyles from thin hair. In the evening, these funds can not be washed off with shampoo. They remove static charge from the hair, reduce the dissection of the tips after cutting.

A beautifully styled hairstyle and curly curls have long been considered a model of female beauty. However, few of the owners of a beautiful wavy hairstyle are happy with their hair. For styling fluffy or curly hair, antistatic agents and natural oils are usually used.

You can fix the hair on your head with the help of special styling products: varnish, mousse, gel and lotion. When choosing them It is not recommended to focus on the cheapest means. Such savings can result in very high costs for the treatment of hair and scalp. It must be remembered that for the sake of momentary benefit, the world famous brand will never produce and sell products of dubious quality on the market with its logo.

The use of modern styling products even allows you to create a real masterpiece from problem hair. From long lightened or tinted curls, a beautiful torus is laid on the occipital part of the head. To fix the hairstyle, varnish is used.

For modern youth, hairdressers and make-up artists offer a range of haircuts with coloring in fashionable shades.

Gel and mousse for professional styling, enveloping hair with a thin film, turn crumbling fluffy locks into a soft and silky hairstyle. To prevent the formation of lumps in the depths of the hairstyle do not apply excessive amounts of mousse or gel to the hair.

When choosing a tool for fixing hairstyles (styling), you should pay attention to the alcohol content in it. Alcohol not only overdries strands and skin, it contributes to the development of oily seborrhea and the formation of dandruff. For resuscitation of the hair after such a "chemical attack" is necessary long-term use of nourishing masks with vitamins and lamination.

Hairspray, foam and mousse contain nutritious vitamin complexes, natural oils, surfactants, betaine, protection from UV rays, which, while fixing the hair on the head, at the same time “nourish” the skin and hair from the inside and restore the structure of the keratin shell.

In addition to the advantages and disadvantages, each styling product also has an optimal technique for applying the drug to curls developed by the stylists of the manufacturer. Consider this point in more detail.

Varnish is considered the most common and popular tool for fixing curls after creating a hairstyle. To evenly distribute it on the surface of the hairline and prevent the formation of lumps, a bottle of varnish need to be kept at a distance of at least 15-20 centimeters from the head.

After laying with a hot curling iron, the strands must be fixed with a medium fixation varnish. To do this, lightly spray the styled hairstyle on top with varnish and allow to dry. Then they fix the combed strands with a comb and spray the hair again.

Thin long curls are sprayed with varnish, bending his head down. At the same time, the curls from above will remain soft, in the depths of the hairstyle they will become stiff.

The styling of the bangs starts from the back, gradually moving towards the frontal part. After creating the shape, the bangs are fixed with varnish of medium or strong fixation.

Thin crumbling curls are combed, as usual, and lightly sprayed on top with medium fixation varnish. Strong fixation for thin curls can not be used, they will become rough and tough.

To protect the hair from drying out, followed by dissection of the tips before bedtime, it is necessary to remove the varnish from the hairstyle with a thick comb. Without this procedure, the hair will become dull, stiff, and lose its shine.

The gel will help to fix a short haircut and naughty hair sticking out in different directions. The addition of mineral oil and glycerin will help create the effect of wet hair. For thin and fluffy strands, gel with oil can not be used, it can destroy delicate strands.

The process of applying the gel during styling depends on the desired effect. To get a fluffy hairstyle, the gel is applied to the basal area of ​​moisturized hair. To create the effect of wet locks, gel with oil is applied to dry hair along the entire length.

Lotion is an ideal tool for daily fixation of hairstyles. He weakly fixes the hairstyle, it is pointless to use it for styling hard curls. It contains vitamins, enzymes and minerals that nourish the hair along its entire length. Dry and cleanly washed hair is treated with lotion.

A lotion with a solution of vitamins, polymer resins and rosin will help create the perfect styling with a hairdryer or curling iron.

Foam and mousse are designed to create a voluminous lush hairstyle. You need to apply them immediately after washing your hair on wet hair. The approximate volume of a medium-length hair treatment product is one ball about three centimeters in diameter.

Hairstyles on thin, curly and fluffy hairs are best fixed with wax. It can be used for daily styling. Apply wax to wet curls, evenly distributing over the strands with a comb, after which the curls are dried with a hot hairdryer.

It is best to use liquid wax or weak fixation varnish to fix hair that has been laid on thin, curly hair. Strong fixation varnish sticks together hair, when combed, they will tear into small parts.

To compile a rating of hair styling products, we collected online store sales statistics, reviews from open sources and forums. Particular attention in the rating was given to Japanese hair styling products. This is due to the intensive promotion of new Japanese cosmetics and hair care products on the Russian market. Below will be considered the best manufacturers of cosmetics for hair.

Japanese women are scrupulous in their hairstyle. For this reason, manufacturers produce styling products. exclusively from natural ingredients without the addition of antioxidants, artificial pigments, preservatives, metal salts, organic synthesis products and other synthetic components.

Spray, varnish, creams and hair masks are made in Japan exclusively from natural ingredients without the use of preservatives and organic synthesis products. This is 100% protective against allergic reactions and side effects.

For this reason Japanese creams and balms can be used for any type of hair without restrictions. They restore damaged hair, heal dandruff, have a pleasant smell, do not leave stains on clothes, and are washed off with ordinary shampoo.

Russian company Organic appeared on the market of perfumes and cosmetics in 2012. The company's products are certified in accordance with international standards TR TS 009/2011 "On the safety of perfumes and cosmetics", does not contain preservatives, solvents, artificial pigments, organic synthesis products that have a toxic or carcinogenic effect. Long-term laboratory tests of Organic products on in vitro biological products have proven it. complete safety for the human body. Rating - 100/100.

The Russian company Estel, which has emerged and is developing in Russia since 2014, produces:

• Hair Dye;
• paints for eyebrows and eyelashes;
• sun creams;
• baby cosmetics;
• styling products.

Biologically active components of hair styling products nourish the curls along the entire length, contribute to improving the structure of damaged and weakened hair, sealing split ends, restore the natural color and shine. Natural vitamins and minerals penetrate deep into the hair and scalp, having a beneficial effect on the whole body. All products of the company have passed certification. Rating score - 100/100.

Close to the highest score (98/100), Israeli hair cosmetics with Dead Sea minerals received. The unique microelements that make up hair care products restore hair after frequent styling, perm, long exposure to the sun with your head uncovered.

French companies received a rating of 99/100. Last year, they pleased people with limited financial abilities with the release of a budget line of hair styling and perm products. Users especially note the new French lotions for removing lacquer, wax and its derivatives from curls, nourishing masks and shampoos with conditioner to care for problem hair.

Inexpensive Polish cosmetics and styling products from the Middle Kingdom firmly hold one of the leading places in the market of cosmetics for hair care.

Chinese factories producing hair care products, focus on the use of environmentally friendly natural raw materials.

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