How to Manage Layered Hair?
To manage layered hair effectively, follow these expert-guided strategies:
Styling:
- Blow-dry your hair with a round brush to enhance volume, particularly for straight hair. Curly hair benefits from a boar-bristle brush.
- Apply volumizing products at the roots before styling.
- For curls, use a heat protectant spray followed by a curling iron.
Health Maintenance:
- Maintain moisture with hydrating oils and deep conditioners; avoid excessive heat usage.
- Limit heat exposure by alternating between blow-drying and air-drying, and minimize daily heat styling.
- Frequent trims (every 6 weeks) maintain freshness and control split ends.
Root Clipping Technique:
- For extra height at the crown, use pin curl clips to temporarily secure small sections of hair away from the scalp during blow-drying.
Choose Suitable Types of Layers:
- Consult your stylist for layer types based on your hair characteristics (e.g., soft, long layers vs. short, choppy layers).
- Consider changing layer types periodically for variety.
Product Selection:
- Select smoothing serums and heat protection sprays appropriate for your hair type.
Incorporate Variety:
- Mix up styles with center parts, side parts, flipped-out ends, textured layers, etc..
Remember, managing layered hair often involves a combination of careful styling techniques, regular maintenance, and thoughtful selection of suitable layer types and products tailored to your specific hair needs.