Find out which are the correct hair tools for your hair type.
Ladies, you may have thought that every hairbrush is made equal and that every hair styling tool is the same as the other, but alas the choices you make with regards to hair tools will affect your hair results for better or worse. Read on to find out which are the correct hair tools for your hair type.
For long straight locks, a paddle brush is the best choice for everyday use as it will aid in smoothening your hair as well as providing you with a scalp massage.
A big round barrel brush is the winner for straight hair when you are looking for added volume and curl while blow drying your hair. A small round barrel brush will work well to achieve soft curls or waves in your hair.
Tips for fine hair are as follows: a teasing brush is your best bet to achieve added height and volume. If you want to add further volume to your hair, try using a vented hair brush while blow drying your hair as it allows the hot air to flow through freely, thus providing the much needed lift your hair needs. An old school trick, which still works, would be to use hot rollers or Velcro rollers to provide added lift and body to your hair.
Treat wet hair gingerly with a wide tooth comb when combing out tangles. A wide tooth comb is also a great tool to be utilized by those with curly hair, as it will keep your curls intact and not leave you with a head of frizz.
The type of results you get when blow drying your hair will be greatly improved if using the correct hair brush for your hair type when blow drying your hair. Utilizing the diffuser attachment for your blow dryer should be the go-to tool for those with curly or wavy hair or even for those who want to add more body, waves and volume to their hair. The diffuser will evenly disperse the hot air flow and help minimize frizz for curly or wavy hair.
The straightening iron is one of the best tools for all hair types to achieve the sleekest, straightest hair. A straightening iron can also double as a curling iron these days if used correctly when styling and this also works well for most hair types. Just ensure, when using heated styling tools, that you use a thermal heat protectant spray to protect your hair against heat damage. Find out how to heat your hair without damaging it.
Curling irons provide the most fail safe curls for all types of hair. However, with curling irons the bigger the barrel of the curling iron, the bigger and looser the curls will be. Thus if you are looking for tight curls, use a curling iron with a small barrel and if you are looking for big, loose waves, use a curling iron with a big barrel.
Hope these hair tips and tricks help you use the correct tools for your hair type ensuring beautiful, healthy locks!
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Article by: Renée Andrea Reddy http://www.beautybulletin.com/blog-directory/our-bloggers/the-lite-side-of-life