How to use hair styling mousse

Mousse or foam for styling is considered to be a universal tool in the field of hairdressing. The composition is used to create the effect of "wet" hair, as well as to give volume to the male and female mop. Professional masters unanimously say that no styling is complete without mousse. This is not surprising, since the foam allows the hair to remain magnificent, due to which they keep their shape in any weather. However, the use of cosmetics includes certain features. Consider the method of applying mousse to male and female hair.

Using mousse on female hair

1. First you need to moisten the curls so that the mousse is evenly distributed. You can use a spray bottle or wash your hair in the shower. The main thing is that after the procedure, dry the strands with a towel, leave for a quarter of an hour so that water does not drain from them.
2. Take a bottle of foam, shake it vigorously for 10 seconds. Comb wet hair, divide it into thin strands so that the roots are clearly visible. Squeeze a small ball of mousse onto your hands, rub your palms, run your fingers into the basal area.
3. Start treating the scalp so that the foam absorbs well into the roots. Repeat manipulations until the entire basal area is processed. If desired, you can spray the mousse directly on the hair, but there is a risk of overdoing the amount.
4. After application, comb the root area with your fingers, tilt your head down and apply foam again. However, now go down below the scalp by 5 cm. The more plentiful and even the composition is distributed, the more stable the final result will be.
5. After the first treatment, proceed to the second stage. Rub a small amount of mousse between your palms and fingers to make a thin film. Still tilting your head down, apply the product all the way, working out the tips well.
6. Comb the curls with a comb with wide teeth, proceed to drying. Turn the hair dryer to the minimum mark, tilt your head and dry only the roots (direct air flow at them). Straighten your head, with the help of brushing, raise the hair at the roots and dry again.
7. Next, treat the hair along the entire length with warm air, do not delay it with a comb, otherwise the volume will disappear. If you wish, you can leave the curls to dry naturally. This option will provide you with a “wet” styling.
8. Some girls prefer a tousled hairstyle if they have short hair. In this case, blow dry the hair and at the same time comb in a chaotic manner. After all the manipulations, sprinkle the ends with varnish and make “needles”.
9. Create sexy curls using a curling iron after you have dried your hair all the way. Wind thin or thick strands on the tongs in any direction, do not forget to fix the result with varnish.
10. If you have naughty and curly locks, use mousse to make them more supple. To do this, spread the foam over the entire surface of the head, gently squeeze the curls into a fist and leave to dry.

Use of mousse on male hair

1. Most men prefer to style their hair in a chaotic manner, it is quite natural. To give the elongated strands a certain focus, use the quick styling method.
2. Depending on the final result, you can leave your hair dry or moisturize it slightly.In the second case, in combination with hair mousse, it will gain a “wet” effect. If you decide to moisten your curls, make sure there are no dry patches.
3. Shake the foam bottle, squeeze a small amount of the composition in the palm of your hand and rub them together. Lean down, run your fingers through your hair, massage the basal area. Repeat the procedure several times if necessary.
4. If you want to "lick" a little strands, use a larger amount of foam. In cases when it is necessary to achieve volume, a ball the size of a chicken egg is enough. After processing the root zone, proceed to the next step.
5. Squeeze the product on your hand again, rub it on your palms to get a thin layer. Spread over the entire length of the hair, paying attention to the ends. Comb the mop with a wide comb or fingers so that the composition evenly covers the strands. Root the root zone slightly, creating a visual volume.
6. Proceed to drying. Turn on the hair dryer at low power, dry the root area. If you want to get a standing hairstyle, tilt your head down and dry the strands along the entire length. Comb them at the same time with a massage brush or brushing.
7. Men who have shaved whiskey need to style their hair with a round comb. Wind the curls from the forehead to the back of the head, one strand should lie on the other. In this case, the air flow is directed to the outer part of the hair.
8. You can also leave the hair to dry naturally. To do this, it is enough to dry the roots, and then during the day to correct laying with your hands. Optionally, direct the hair dryer randomly at the hair, while lifting the locks at the roots. A tousled look will create the image of a bad guy.
9. If the hair is dense enough, make a mohawk. To do this, dry the mop from the temples to the crown, guiding with a comb. Put mousse on the palms, spread your hands together, then hold the resulting "crest". Dry naturally, periodically by styling with your hands.
10. For adventurers, a hairstyle is suitable on its side, in which most of the head is located on one side. To do this, comb the hair from left to right (or vice versa) with a small comb, direct the hair dryer along the styling line, dry at a slow speed.

Using mousse on different hairs

First you need to determine the type of hair. Depending on the structure and thickness, hard and soft curls can be distinguished. Mousse is used on the mop of any density, the only thing, when styling coarse hair will have to use more composition. Stick to practical tips that can help you style your hair.

1. If the hair is thin and “liquid”, apply the foam only on the basal area and scalp. Such a move will visually increase the density and raise strands at the roots. As a result of such manipulations, there is no need to distribute the composition along the entire length.
2. If you have a fat type of hair, before using the mousse, you need to rinse your hair with shampoo several times. In order not to provoke an accelerated activity of the sebaceous glands, dry the strands naturally, only after that use the foam for styling.
3. If the hair is very stiff, pre-soften it with balm or rinse, make a nourishing mask. Such a move will create a stable styling that will not fall off after 2 hours. After using the balm, dry your hair completely.
4. If you have curly hair, spray the strands before styling. It will pacify hair that is knocked out from the general background and facilitate the creation of hairstyles. Without fail, wait for the serum to completely dry, only after that apply mousse.
5. For dry hair, styling using extra strong hold mousse is considered the best option.At the same time, the composition additionally has a negative effect on the hair, so it must be regularly moistened with masks, sprays, conditioners.

Mousse Properties

It is no secret that each mousse has a number of properties that are not characteristic of its “brother”. For this reason, it is recommended to select the composition taking into account the individual characteristics of the hair, and not to borrow the product from a friend.

1. If you need to go outside in windy, dry weather, give preference to a foam marked “extra strong fixation”. The same remedy must be chosen by girls and men with a naughty hair type.
2. Professional hairdressers recommend giving up stylers to people whose hair is very dry. However, if you are faced with brittleness and cross-section, but you need to do a hairdress urgently, purchase a mousse conditioner for hair in a beauty salon. Such a composition has a powerful moisturizing effect, it is suitable for severely damaged hair.
3. To create a feminine romantic look, use scented hair foams. The variety of aromas is impressive, you can choose the composition of a suitable fixation, with or without sparkles, which will smell like lavender, patchouli, rose, citrus fruits, etc.
4. Popular manufacturers produce gel foam. The tool is a rather heavy mixture, which is used on stiff hair. Nevertheless, if you adhere to practical recommendations, you can achieve an excellent volume.
5. On the shelves you can find mousse with the effect of thermal protection. A very useful composition that covers the hair with a colorless film. It does not allow high temperatures to penetrate the structure, destroying the hair from the inside. Use this mousse when working with a hairdryer, ironing, foam.

How to make hair mousse at home

Many girls prefer to experiment, creating cosmetics in their kitchen. The procedure is not particularly difficult if you use improvised products.

1. Prepare 3-5 eggs, you only need protein. Separate them from the yolks, refrigerate. After half an hour, the composition will cool, so it will be easier to work with it.
2. Transfer the squirrels to a deep bowl, beat with a mixer for 15 minutes. Take breaks every 5 minutes to allow the appliance to cool.
3. It is not recommended to carry out the procedure with a fork or a whisk, since you will not achieve the desired texture. When the mass becomes very (!) Dense, stop whipping.
4. Scoop some funds into your hands and rub it between your palms. Rub the composition into the hair roots, leave to dry partially (about 5 minutes).
5. After this period, make the desired styling with or without a hairdryer. Rinse with cold or cool water so that the proteins do not curl on the hair.

It is easy to use hair mousse if you have sufficient knowledge regarding the procedure. First, select the composition of the fixation you need, proceed from the type of hair. Observe precautions, do not allow foam to get on the mucous membrane of the eye. Dry your hair naturally or with a hairdryer, experiment with styling.

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