The pre-styler, the most underrated hair product for men. Fortunately, you do see it more and more. Yet men often don't know its added value. For us it was really a game changer in the field of hair styling. For us it has become an indispensable part of our hairstyling routine. It has a huge impact on the result of your hairstyle after styling. In a positive sense. But let's get back to the product itself for a moment. What exactly is it?
It is, of course, exactly what it says. A product that you use before styling your hair with your regular styling product. That's why the styling product you normally use is often called a post-styler. The pre-styler can be used for different purposes depending on your type of hair. Therefore, there are different types of pre-stylers. The main benefits of a pre styler are:
- Protection from the heat of a hair dryer and from the sun.
- More volume in the hair
- Better hold
- More texture
- Softer and more supple hair without tangles
- Thickening of hair
Pre-stylers come in many different forms. But there is a suitable product for everyone. Someone with fine or thinning hair wants more volume and thicker hair. For someone with very thick hair, a pre-styler can actually help make the hair easier to handle and give it a better hold. Below we will cover all types of pre-stylers for you. That way you can make the right choice for 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 nice natural finish. The spray is used in damp hair and then shaped while blow-drying. The hair is now partly already in the desired model. With your favorite post-styler you finish it off and your hair stays in place. Grooming sprays are also available for men with thinner hair, giving volume as well as hold.
Sea Salt Spray
The most used pre-styler is the sea salt spray. Actually it is also a kind of grooming spray but with slightly different properties. The sea salt spray, as the name suggests, contains sea salt. Besides protecting the hair, a sea salt spray gives a very natural, matte finish to the hair and lots of texture. For men with slightly longer hair, a sea salt spray can also create 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 used in combination with a paste or clay. Also, the spray 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 as styling powder, volumizing powder or texture powder. These powders bind to the roots of your hair making your hair appear thicker and much more textured. It appears fuller but also makes hair easier to style. It keeps 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 meant more for thick, curly and hard-to-handle hair. These products are meant to make hair beautifully supple, soft and just more manageable. This is what grooming creams are for. These condition, soften and give more control over the hair.
Other Pre-Stylers
Then there are products that cannot really be pigeonholed. Consider, for example, the amazing Original Styling Meraki from Blumaan. It looks like a combination of wax and paste. As such, it can be used as a pre- and post-styler. As a pre-styler, it gives tremendous hold and volume, one of our favorite pre-stylers. There are a number of other products that can be used as pre-stylers. You will find them in our top 10.
How do you use a pre-styler?
In general, most pre-stylers work the same way. The grooming and sea salt sprays are best used in damp or towel dried hair. Spread it well and then blow dry. While blow-drying, you are already moving your hair in the direction you want to eventually put it in 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 styling powders, it's a little different. You use these after you dry your hair. You sprinkle the powder into your hair and distribute it well. Use your fingers to make sure the powder reaches the roots of your hair. Once well distributed, you can apply your post-styling.
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