Hairstyling product

Hairstyle products are used to change the texture or shape of hair or to hold a certain hairstyle in place. If applied properly, most styling products will not damage the hair apart from drying it out. Since most styling products contain ingredients that can dissolve natural oils, many hair products also contain ingredients which can cause build-up, resulting in dull hair. This may result in several problems such as dry hair, hair breakage, eczema, thinning of hair, etc.

Hairstyle products have had a significant impact on the creation of certain hair styles and trends throughout history. In 1948, Chase Products became the first company to package hair spray. Hair spray became very popular in the 1950s due to its ability to keep hair in place and prevent hair styles from falling out. For the ancient Egyptians, physical appearance was very important to the embalming process used in the creation of mummies. Hair was often styled to maintain the individuality of the deceased. A fatty substance, modernly known as hair gel, was used to style hair and keep it in place.

Hair wax is a thick hair styling product containing wax, which helps hold the hair in place. It does not harden as some products would, such as hair gel but it leaves hair pliable. Hair wax has been used for many years. In fact, a waxy soap-like substance was invented by the ancient Gauls as a hair styling agent and was not used as a cleaning agent until many years later. According to Elle, the world's best-selling fashion magazine, hair wax is one of the most popular beauty products. Many manufacturers are creating new technologies in hair removal and releasing different versions of hair wax, such as pomade, putty, glue, glypto, whip, and styling paste.

Hair mousse is a toiletry added to hair for extra volume and shine. It often comes in either spray or cream form. It adds volume without any clumps or buildup.

Apply to hair when hair is wet or damp, not dry. Apply all around and comb hair afterwards to make sure that the mousse is evenly spread.

Hair mousse is purple inside the can, but when released the isobutylene makes it an off-shade white.

Pomade is a greasy or waxy substance that is used to style hair. Pomade makes hair look slick and shiny. Unlike hair spray and hair gel, pomade does not dry and often takes several washes to remove - a special shampoo, though, may be used. Other products which make hair less greasy include olive oil, dish washing liquid, and lemon juice. Most pomades contain petroleum jelly (and in fact petroleum jelly can be used alone as a pomade) and mineral oil, and many also contain some sort of wax. They may also contain perfume and coloring agents. A plethora of pomades are still in production today and vary in factors such as weight, shine, and scent. The stiffest will have a higher proportion of beeswax while the lightest may have a higher proportion of oils.

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