The pre-styler, the most undervalued hair product for the man. Fortunately you see it more and more. Yet men often do not know what the added value is. For us it was really a game changer in the field of hair styling. It is now also an indispensable part of our hair styling routine for us. It has a lot of influence on the result of your hairstyle after the styling. In a positive sense. But let's go back to the product itself. What exactly is it?
It is of course exactly what it says. A product that you use before you style your hair with your regular styling product. That is why the styling product that you normally use is often called a post-styler. The pre-styler can be used for different purposes depending on your type of hair. There are therefore different types of pre-stylers. The most important advantages of a pre -styler are:
- Protection against the heat of a hair dryer and against the sun.
- More volume in the hair
- Better Hold
- More texture
- Softer and smoother hair without tangles
- Thicken from her
Pre-stylers come in many different types. But there is a suitable product for everyone. Someone with fine or thinner hair wants more volume and make the hair look thicker. For someone with very thick hair, a pre-styler can help to make the hair easier and to give the hair a better hold. Below we will treat all types of pre-stylers for you. This way you can make the right choice yourself.
Grooming spray
Grooming spray Often gives extra hold to the hair and are ideal for men who have thick and unmanageable hair. It often gives the hair a beautiful natural finish. The spray is used in damp hair and then applied during blow -drying. The hair is now partly already in the desired model. With your favorite post-styler you complete it completely and your hair stays in place. Grooming Sprays you also have for men with thinner hair, who also give volume in addition to hold.
Sea Salt Spray
The most used pre-styler is the Sea Salt Spray. Actually also a kind of grooming spray but with slightly different characteristics. The Sea Salt Spray contains as the name suggests, sea salt. In addition to protecting the hair, a Sea Salt Spray gives a very natural, matte finish to the hair and a lot of texture. For men with a little longer hair, a Sea Salt spray can also cause beautiful wavy hair. The Sea Salt Spray is ideal for men with not too thick hair who want more volume. You will find that it gives your hair a nice full look. Especially when it is used in combination with a paste or clay. The spray also gives your hair extra hold. It is actually suitable for any type of hair.
Styling Powder
A fairly new product that is on the rise are powders for your hair. Often offered if Styling Powder, Volumization Powder of Texture Powder. These powders bind to the roots of your hair, making your hair look thicker and get much more texture. It seems fuller but also makes the hair easier to style. It keeps the hair nice and soft and prevents your hair from becoming flat. A product that should definitely be tried.
Grooming Cream
Of course you also have pre-stylers that are more meant for thick, curly and difficult to handle hair. These products are intended to make the hair nicely smooth, soft and more manageable. You have Grooming Creams for this. Taking care of these, soften and give more control over the hair.
Other Pre-Stylers
Then there are products that cannot really be placed in a box. Consider, for example, the great Original Styling Meraki from Bluman. It looks like a combination of wax and fitted. It can therefore be used as a pre- and post-styler. As a pre-styler, this huge hold and volume, one of our favorite pre-stylers. For example, there are a number of products that can be used as a pre-styler. You can also find that in our top 10.
How do you use a pre-styler?
In general, most pre-stylers work the same. The grooming and Sea Salt sprays are best used in damp or towel dry hair. Divide it well and then blow -dry. During blow -drying you bring your hair in the right direction where you eventually want to bring it until it is completely dry. This also applies to other pre-stylers such as cream and paste that you want to use as a pre-styler.
For the styling powders it is slightly different. You use this after you have made your hair dry. You sprinkle the powder in your hair and distribute it well. Make sure that the powder ends up with the roots of your hair well. Once well distributed you can apply your post-styling.
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