Although this theory seems tidy and appealing, choosing the part for you isn't just about face shape (or whether you consider yourself right- or left-brained). In general, a center-part will highlight the angularity of your face, but it will also be less forgiving of any asymmetry -- so your cat-eye better be on-point.
Middle parts are hard to pull offAnd, we'll be honest with you, not everyone can pull off the middle part — no matter how hard they chase after it. Parting your hair down the center à la Kim Kardashian can make for a severe and stunning style, but what works for her may not work for us.
An easy way to tell which category your hair falls into is to take a single strand from your hairbrush and lay it down on a plain, flat surface. Next, cut a piece of sewing thread about six inches long (choose a similar color to your hair if you can) and place it next to your strand of hair.
A clean parting allows the sun to reach your scalp directly, so it is best that you keep changing the partition or just back brush your hair whenever you are stepping out. Also, wearing the same parting can overexpose some strands to excessive heat styling, which can ultimately lead to thinning and breakage.
Genetics plays a large role in cowlicks. Research from 2003 has found that right-handed people have cowlicks that are in a clockwise pattern. This stems from a common genetic mechanism. Cowlicks can also be caused by external factors that cause the hair to grow differently, such as surgery or an injury.
Most people have natural parts—where the hair naturally falls on either side of their head. And while finding the natural part in your hair is surprisingly simple, finding the place where your part would look best isn't always as easy.
How To Slick Back Hair
- Towel dry your hair until it is damp.
- Apply product to your hair, distributing evenly through the longer sections.
- Comb your hair towards the back of your head.
- Either allow your hair to dry naturally for a looser slicked back look, or blow dry your style into place for added volume and hold.
Glide the long edge of a credit card along your skin to see in which direction your are pulling the hair up, and which one you are laying it down. The direction in which you are lifting the hairs is against the grain, and the direction in which you are laying it down is with the grain.
Hair care experts recommend brushing your hair twice a day — morning and night — to help distribute your scalp's natural oils through your hair. It's also important to use a different approach when brushing wet hair versus dry hair.
When your hair is soaking wet, it is weaker, fragile and more susceptible to breakage. Also, do not brush your hair while it is wet. Use a wide-tooth comb, working from the ends of your hair on up. Allow your locks to air-dry 80 percent of the way before cranking up the hair dryer.
In fact, too much brushing can lead to damage. Over-brushing will lift the cuticles of your hair and break it, which makes your hair look dull because light won't reflect on it. For that reason, you should only brush your hair as much as it needs in order to be untangled and smooth!
When you brush and loosen your hair, strands definitely come out on your brush, but when you don't brush your hair, the natural hair you lose everyday will buildup and come out in the shower drain. Don't be alarmed, it's normal to lose 50-100 strands a day.
Going to sleep with wet hair can be bad for you, but not in the way your grandmother warned you. Ideally, you should be going to bed with completely dry hair to reduce your risk of fungal infections and hair breakage. Sleeping with wet hair could also result in more tangles and a funky mane to tend to in the morning.
Post Hair-wash Tips
- After washing your hair, most people rub their hair dry to remove excess water, or wrap a towel around the top of their head.
- Apply a leave-in conditioner or light serum to ensure your hair retains the moisture after a wash.
- Run a wide-tooth comb through your wet hair to remove tangles.
Add moisture.Only brush curly hair when it's wet, damp, or has a layer of slip between strands and the bristles. Brushing dry hair is an instant recipe for frizz and will loosen your curls right out of shape.
The bad news: theres no damage-free way to brush wet hair, says Michael Boychuck, a celebrity colorist and owner of COLOR salon in Las Vegas. Brushing wet hair causes damage because when hair is wet, its weakened. Brushing is one of the roughest actions and brushing wet hair can lead to broken strands and split ends.
Generally speaking, dry hair types should shampoo a maximum of two times a week, while oily hair types may require washing on a daily basis. If you have normal hair and don't suffer from dryness or oiliness, you have the luxury of washing your hair whenever you feel like you need to.
To prevent future hair breakage, consider the following must-do hair care tips:
- Wash and condition your hair daily, but gently.
- Use a swimmer's shampoo and conditioner set after going to a pool.
- Try to let your hair air dry when possible.
- Make sure all weaves and extensions are light so they don't pull on the scalp.
Choose the right type of comb.Paddle Brush; a rectangular-head brush that stimulates the blood circulation around your scalp. It is best for medium to long hair and useful for untangling your hair. Quill Brush; an oval-head or round brush that massages your scalp and distributes your natural hair oils.
If you don't use any heated products at all the best advice would be to stay in a warm room and continuously brush your hair (gently) until it is dry. This can take up to an hour and a half depending on length. The truth is, if you have wavy or curly hair it won't go poker straight but you will get a straighter look.
