Hair styling comes fairly natural to me, but to others it can be a real chore. In fact, many opt for tying it up in a pony or just leaving it to hang loosely rather than using any heated appliances or products on it. You might feel inundated with choice and overwhelmed when it comes to styling your hair, but try not to panic. The following 7 things should help you next time you come to style your locks for any occasion!

1. You Don’t Need to be a Professional

You don’t need to be a professional to get great looking hair. Providing you look after your hair and get it tended to by a hairdresser at least once every 8 weeks, you should have healthy hair that’s ready to be styled in any way you like. There’s really no excuse for having expertly styled hair. Nobody’s perfect, right?

2. You Don’t Need to Take a Class

You can take classes when it comes to styling your hair, but you really don’t need to. Videos on sites like Keek, Youtube and Pinterest can help you just as much, and the best thing about them is that they’re free to watch! Just practice along with them if you like the look of their style and you’ll learn a lot. We are firm believers that practice makes perfect!

3. It’s All About Prepping Your Hair

Do you find that your hair won’t hold a style? Or that it just doesn’t look right? It’s probably because you aren’t prepping the hair the way you should be. Getting a gorgeous style and making it stay is all about the preparation. You need to use products that suit your hair type to get the desired look. Have frizzy hair? Use a de-frizz serum. Flat hair? Use volumizing mousse. There’s something out there for everybody, and we’re sure you will find the right product for your mane.

4. Different Styles Suit Different Face Shapes

A style that looks fabulous on your bestie might not look so fabulous on you. This might not be down to your hair styling skills: it might simply be down to your face shape. Different styles suit different face shapes, so by learning how to enhance yours you can be sure you always look great. When visiting the salon to get a new cut, consult the stylist with your ideas of what you want to achieve, but keep in mind that modifications can be made to tailor your personal look.

5. You Should Take Your Hair Type Into Account

Hair type is just as important as face shape. If you have thin hair, you’ll want a style that compliments it rather than enhances the thinness, while thicker hair tends to move better with layers. Learn what products are good for your hair type and read reviews so you are informed on your hair type and know how to treat it.

6. Hair Extensions Can be a Real Life Saver

If you need more length/volume to achieve your desired style, hair extensions can be a real life saver and really change up your look. Simply clip them in and you can usually achieve any style you like! Make sure they are high quality and you practice applying them for a seamless look. If your hair is very short, wait for the length to come back so extensions can blend in well with your layers.

7. Your Hairdresser Can Give You Some Great Tips

Finally, ask your hairdresser for tips when you visit. Explain any problems you’re having and they may be able to give you some excellent advice. We love to people at Anthony Passero Salon in Yorkville and had a great experience there discussing what look we wanted to achieve.

Now that you know these 7 things, you should have a much easier time getting the style you want.

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