There are many different types of styling wax available today , suitable for each hair type and hairstyle. Here is a summary of 5 common mistakes when choosing hair wax that you need to avoid to achieve the best styling and hold effect for your hair.
Mistake 1: Thinking that heavy textured waxes aren't suitable for fine hair
A common mistake when choosing men's styling wax is that many people still think that heavy textured hair wax cannot be used for thin hair because it can easily cause the hair to lose its shape and become difficult to style.
For thin hair with high density, you can still use heavy-textured styling wax. In addition, people with large, thick hair with low or medium density can also use light wax.
Therefore, there is no absolute standard rule for choosing a styling wax for fine or thick hair. The way to choose the most suitable wax is to use it and evaluate it based on the product's ability to hold the style.
Use and evaluate based on the holding ability of styling wax
If you have thin, soft hair with low elasticity, you should use a styling wax with low to medium hold or higher. For hard, elastic hair, you should prioritize using hair wax with good hold.
Wax with good hold from average to good will be suitable for hair with thin density - hard hair, thick density - soft hair, medium density and hardness.
Hair quality and length will affect the criteria for choosing styling wax.
Mistake 2: Buying styling wax without considering your preferences or the hairstyle you're aiming for
Many people today often buy styling wax based on "winged" reviews or recommendations from friends, ignoring the characteristics of their hairstyle or personal preferences. As a result, when using it, they discover that the wax does not suit their needs or the style does not work as expected.
To avoid falling into a “half-laughing, half-crying” situation, men should carefully study the characteristics of the hairstyle they want such as shine, hold, volume… and choose the appropriate wax according to those criteria.
In addition, you should also consider your own preferences for shine, hold, wax quality, scent, etc. when choosing to buy styling wax.
Choose to buy styling wax according to your preferences and the hairstyle you are pursuing.
Mistake 3: Choosing styling wax that is not suitable for weather conditions
The hold, styling and shine of the wax will depend a lot on the weather. Specifically, with the hot and humid climate of Vietnam, using wax with high shine will make the hair greasy and not neat and tidy.
On the contrary, in places with humid weather conditions, using water-based styling wax can make the styling effect not as expected. Because the characteristics of this type of wax are poor hold, the soft wax easily dissolves, causing the hair to quickly lose its shape.
The performance of styling wax will also be affected by the weather.
Therefore, to choose the right hair styling wax for each season, you should note the following points:
- Sunny season: Limit the use of Clay hair wax because it can make hair greasy and lose its shape.
- Rainy season: You should not choose to use water-based Pomade wax because it will make your hair lose its shape and be difficult to restyle when exposed to or exposed to rain.
- Cold season: You should not use styling wax that is too dry and hard. Instead, you can switch to soft clay-based waxes or oil-based waxes to create the best styling effect.
You should choose to buy hair styling wax suitable for each season.
Mistake 4: Choosing a styling wax that is not suitable for the amount of oil in your hair
Many people still think that the amount of oil on the hair does not affect the effectiveness of hair wax. In fact, dry hair or oily hair have their own characteristics and are only suitable for certain types of wax.
Making this mistake will greatly reduce the styling effect and at the same time make your hair prone to dryness and breakage. Below are a few criteria you should refer to when choosing the right men's hair styling wax:
- Oily hair: Prioritize waxes that are oil-resistant, oil-absorbing, powder-based, or contain clay ingredients.
- Dry hair: Should use hair wax products that add nutrients and moisture to the hair.
Choose styling wax based on the amount of oil secreted on your hair.
Mistake 5: Buying styling wax in the wrong size
Buying hair wax without thinking about your needs and frequency of use is a mistake many people are making. This causes you to encounter unexpected situations such as:
- Not used up yet but the styling wax has expired because I accidentally bought too large a quantity
- Have to buy wax regularly, no wax to use on urgent, important occasions
- Afraid to bring wax when traveling because of its large size, not sure if styling wax products are allowed on planes
Buying the wrong size of styling wax is a common mistake.
Nowadays, styling wax has appeared in many different sizes, suitable for the needs and economic conditions of each customer group. For example, for Menitems hair wax, the product lines are divided into 2 categories for you to choose from:
- Menitems Wax 50gr: Affordable men's hair styling wax, suitable for low and medium usage (1 - 2 times/week).
- Menitems Wax 100gr: Suitable for people who often style and stroke their hair (5 - 7 times/week).
Menitems styling wax has 2 options to suit every need
Thus, Menitems has reviewed common mistakes when choosing hair styling wax for men. Hopefully through this article, you will "pocket" more experience to choose the right hair wax for yourself and understand more about hair styling products.
