5 Common Mistakes To Avoid While Styling Thick Hair

While long, luscious hair seems to be like a blessing to many, only the one who has it knows how difficult it can get to style it in different ways. From a simple bun to a high ponytail, everything can turn out to be a major struggle when it comes to making any trendy hairstyle. Voluminous mane looks magical when they are left open, however, one cannot carry the exact same hairstyle on a daily basis. If not done right, a new hairstyle on thick hair may end up looking disastrous! But, when you have hair that everyone wants, you have got to use that to your advantage. Start by not making these styling mistakes. 

Overusing Products

Yes, we understand there are times when you feel this isn’t enough for your hair and the product perhaps is not working because you used very little quantity. And then all those hair care products to manage your tresses just doesn’t feel enough. But that doesn’t mean you will torture roots, scalp, and hair follicle by overusing serums, styling creams, hair sprays, and hair mousse. Not only are they likely to cause build-up in your scalp and but may also result in certain hair problems. 

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Overusing Heat Tools 

You want to rush to a party but can’t get your hair done on time? We feel you! Often girls with thick hair face this problem. Where girls with less voluminous mane quickly straight, curl or blow-dry their hair, it takes forever to style even style half section of your hair. We say either take your complete time while using heat tools or let it shine the way they are. Because overusing heat tools may cause intense hair damage to your locks. 

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Thinning it Out Too Much

Hair ties breaking and clutchers not fitting are some of the most common problems girls with thick mane face. Going through all this, if you have finally decided to thin your hair out, there are a few things you must keep in mind. While removing some weight from your hair, don’t overdo it. The process can leave unwanted volume from the shorter layers left behind. The best way to get manageable hair is by opting for a nice layer haircut.

Getting A Super Short Haircut

You must have heard it with your relatives, friends, strangers, and even from the lady at the parlour, to not cut your hair short! While there are several other options to get manageable hair, getting mane short doesn’t mean there is no work that goes behind in managing it. Talk to your hairstylist and decide what will suit you the best, a triangular long bob or feather cut for an easy, breezy style. After all the idea is distributing your hair in such a way that it appears sleeker and thinner.

Not Combing Hair Properly 

Ladies, let’s get to the basics, shall we? Many times the problem lies not with styling or the products, but with the wrong haircare routine. You wash your hair with shampoo, apply conditioner, come out of the bathroom and leave your hair just like that. Of course, it tends to become more unmanageable if you won’t comb it while it is half dry. Just brushing your hair from above and leaving a big mess inside will look untidy and will cause serious damage to your hair. So, comb your hair properly to make it manageable and ready for those unplanned events.

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