Effortless Style at Your Fingertips
Messy hair is all about achieving that perfect balance between tousled and styled. It’s a look that appears effortlessly chic, even though some effort goes into creating it. With the right products and styling tools, you can achieve the perfect messy hair at home. Here’s a step-by-step guide:
What You’ll Need:
- Texturizing Product: Choose a texturizing product like a matte pomade, hair clay, or sea salt spray. This will add volume, hold, and texture to your hair.
- Hair Dryer (Optional): If you have fine or straight hair, a hair dryer can help add volume and texture.
- Styling Comb or Brush: You’ll need a comb or brush for even distribution of the product.
- Hair Elastic (Optional): If you have long hair and want to create a messy bun or ponytail, an elastic can come in handy.
Step 1: Wash and Dry Your Hair
Start with clean, towel-dried hair. If you prefer a more textured look, you can wash your hair the night before and let it air dry overnight.
Step 2: Apply Texturizing Product
Take a small amount of your chosen texturizing product and rub it between your palms to warm it up. Then, distribute it evenly through your hair, focusing on the roots and mid-lengths. Be sure not to use too much product; you can always add more if needed.
Step 3: Tousle Your Hair
Use your fingers to tousle your hair, lifting it at the roots for added volume. Scrunch your hair with your hands to create texture and separation. If you have a hair dryer, use it on a low heat setting while scrunching your hair for added volume.
Step 4: Style as Desired
Depending on your preferred messy style, you can go for different looks:
- Tousled Bedhead: Continue tousling until you achieve your desired level of messiness. You can let your hair fall naturally or sweep it to one side.
- Messy Bun: Gather your hair into a loose bun or ponytail at the crown of your head. Secure it with a hair elastic, leaving a few strands loose for a relaxed look.
Step 5: Lock in the Look
To set your messy style, you can use a light hold hairspray or a texturizing spray. Mist it lightly over your hair to keep the tousled look in place.
Step 6: Final Touches
Use your fingers to make any final adjustments. Pull out a few strands for a more undone look or tease the crown for extra volume.
Conclusion:
Achieving the perfect messy hair is all about finding the right balance of product and texture. Experiment with different products and techniques to create your signature bedhead chic style. With a bit of practice, you can rock the effortlessly cool look anytime, right from the comfort of your own home.
