Women with short haircuts are spoilt for choice. Drugstore shelves are heavy with hair care products. Mousses, gels, waxes and gums are the most popular styling primers for short hair. How are they different?
Styling products for short hair – mousse
- A hair mousse – properties
A hair mousse increases hair volume, especially at the roots. Its lightweight consistency doesn’t weigh hair down and adds bounce. - A hair mousse – who is it for?
Hair mousses should be chosen by women who have curly or wavy hair. Curls will be defined whereas waves will get some enhancement. On the other hand, if you have dry hair, you should avoid mousses as the alcohol included will additionally dehydrate the strands.
Styling products for short hair – gel
- A hair gel – properties
A gel fixes a hairdo and increases shine. It dries out quickly and has a jelly-like consistency. It is losing popularity because it usually leaves hair stiff. - A hair gel – who is it for?
Women who want to style a bang or lift the hair up at the roots. Gels don’t leave hair greasy. They prevent hair dryness. Everyone can use it, no matter the hair type.
Styling products for short hair – wax
- A hair wax – properties
A wax boosts hair volume and gives the desired shape. It makes styling easier yet doesn’t fix a hairdo. - A hair wax – who is it for?
Wax is recommended for dry and damaged hair. It works for curly, thick and permed hair, too. If your hair is prone to oiliness, don’t overuse the wax. It is a strongly-concentrated product.
Styling products for short hair – gum
- A hair gum – properties
Gums have a sticky and thick consistency so they are extremely flexible. A bit of a product is all it takes to tame the unruliest strands. There are two types of gums: mattifying and shine-boosting. - A hair gum – who is it for?
Gums are suitable for all hair types, except oily hair. They may lead to an overburdened and flat hairdo.
