Quick answer To make a wig look natural, get the fit snug with a wig grip, tint the lace to your scalp and set it with translucent powder, then use little product and dull the shine. Pluck the hairline and cut the lace after a test-wear, since neither can be undone. Most wigs don’t look […]
Quick answer To sleep with braids, make sure they're completely dry, loosen any tight ponytail, oil only your scalp and hairline, then cross short braids over or pile long ones into a loose top bun. Cover them with a satin bonnet or scarf and sleep on a satin pillowcase. Braids are supposed to save you […]
Quick answer To keep twists from unraveling, twist on damp hair in small sections, layer a leave-in or cream under a small amount of strong-hold gel, twist each strand one way and wrap the pair the other, then coil the ends and sleep in a satin bonnet. If you’ve ever wondered how to keep twists […]
Quick answer To use dry shampoo, spray or dust it onto your roots only on day one or two, holding the can about 6 to 8 inches away. Wait one to two minutes, massage it in with your fingertips, then brush through with a clean brush. Knowing how to use dry shampoo properly is what […]
Quick answer To do a hot oil treatment, gently warm a few tablespoons of an oil matched to your hair (jojoba for fine, coconut or avocado for dry) and test it on your wrist. Massage it into damp, freshly washed hair, cap it for 20 minutes, then shampoo and condition. If your ends feel like […]
Quick answer Use a rinse-out conditioner on your mids and ends after every shampoo, wait 2-5 minutes and rinse it out, then work a small amount of lighter leave-in through damp lengths, away from the scalp. Fine, oily hair can often skip the leave-in; curly and coily hair usually needs both. Leave-in vs regular conditioner: […]
Quick answer To use a hair mask, shampoo, squeeze hair to towel-dried damp, and work the mask through mid-lengths to ends with a wide-tooth comb. Leave it on 5-10 minutes (up to 20 if the label says), rinse thoroughly, and repeat about once a week. Knowing how to use a hair mask is the closest […]
Quick answer To do a protein treatment at home, shampoo, blot hair slightly damp and apply the treatment to mid-lengths and ends. Cover with a shower cap and warm towel for the label time, about 30 minutes for a deep treatment, then rinse and follow with a moisturizing conditioner. If your ends feel gummy when […]
Quick answer To clean a flat iron, unplug it and let it cool completely. Then swab the plates with a cotton pad lightly dampened with rubbing alcohol and wipe the whole tool with a warm damp cloth. Loosen stubborn residue with a soft toothbrush, never steel wool, and repeat weekly. If your flat iron has […]
Quick answer To use the Shark FlexStyle, rough-dry hair to about 50% dry for the oval or paddle brush, or 80-90% dry for the Auto-Wrap Curlers, then style in sections: hold each curl about 10 seconds and finish with at least 10 seconds of Cool Shot so it sets. The Shark FlexStyle comes as a […]