Hair styling clay: how to choose and use?

To give the hair the desired shape and fix it, a number of different means are used: foams, sprays, gels, varnishes, waxes and others. Each of them has its own purpose. Even similar products can differ significantly in composition, because some have chemical constituents, while others, on the contrary, are more natural. Among this variety, a unique remedy stands out, not yet very well known for home use, but quite popular in professional circles. This is a cosmetic clay, but not as a component of masks, but as an effective and natural styling agent.

The composition of such a product contains natural clay, which has many useful substances. Applying it, you can strengthen the hair and additionally nourish it. But still, the main task of the tool is to model the strands and fix them. All types of fixing clay differ in composition and properties.

• Blue optimally matches oily hair. Among all varieties, it is considered the most useful due to the presence of aluminum, calcium, silicon and iron in it. Under its influence, strands are cleaned, hair follicles become stronger, dry and split ends are nourished. In addition, this type of clay promotes the release of toxins and helps to remove dandruff.
• White a kind of clay perfectly moisturizes dry strands, and also helps to restore colored and chemically curled curls.
• Green intended for oily hair. By drying the roots, it moisturizes them.After applying such clay, the level of sweating of the skin is significantly reduced, and dandruff is also removed.
• Gray promotes good hydration of the strands and helps to restore split ends.
• Pink suitable for thin strands. It prevents tangled hair and makes it easy to detangle. It works well in the fight against brittle ends, and also prevents scalp irritation.
• Yellow perfectly matches loose and brittle hairs, eliminating their damaged structure. This gives them a healthy shine and smooth texture.
• Black promotes the growth of strands, has a beneficial effect on the condition of the skin and hair follicles. It also heals small skin wounds and regulates blood circulation. This clay contains many useful minerals, including iron, nitrogen and magnesium.
• Red has a good effect on the condition of oily strands. Removes sources of irritation, soothes the skin and replenishes the supply of nutritious vitamins and minerals.

In addition to the variety of types, cosmetic clay also differs in consistency.

• Solid similar in density to soft plasticine, suitable for use on all types of short hair, even very coarse and unruly hair. Use it only on dry strands. This styling product has a very strong hold.
• Waxy gives curls a shine, but at the same time they look somewhat greasy. Apply it to fix on medium to long hair.
• Powdery applied in pure form, does not mix with water. When using this type, you can adjust the degree of fixation. It is used on any type of hair, including unruly hair, gives curls some dullness. Removal method is warm water.

When using clay, you can achieve several effects at the same time:

• additional volume;
• stable fixation;
• firmness and elasticity.

With the right choice, clay for hair will help to make the curls more beautiful, and the hairstyle brighter and more effective. Before applying, be sure to wash your hair with shampoo and balm. Dry hair completely or leave slightly damp. Apply a small amount of the product in the palm of your hand and warm it up slightly, then slowly apply warm clay to the hair with gentle movements, modeling the styling. You need to distribute evenly and in a thin layer so as not to weigh the hair down.

To give the ends of the strands a healthy look, the clay must be applied directly to this part. A significant advantage of using this tool is that it is absolutely invisible on the hair. Clay has its own prohibitions. Do not use it on heavy and too dense hair, no means for fixing will cope with them. If you have never used clay, you should not take the risk and style your hair on your own, the result may not be what you expected.

Thanks to simple manipulations, a stable styling is obtained, and at the same time, the hair is provided with useful vitamins and minerals. The strands will be voluminous, although they will look absolutely natural.

It happens that they forgot to close the clay jar and it dried up. The question immediately arises whether it can be used and how to do it. This happens due to the evaporation of moisture from the surface, especially in winter. If the clay has hardened, you can carefully remove the top dried layer and use it further, it has not lost its qualities. Warm up the required amount well with your hands before applying.

How to apply matte clay is described in the following video:

This type of styling is also suitable for men's hair, two have been specially developed for them. type of this tool:

• for the effect of wet hair;
• matting.

These two types of cosmetic clay are quite different. The first option is more greasy in consistency, reminiscent of a wax remedy. Easily copes with styling strands that differ in length. Matte clay designed for styling on short hair. Such a tool is denser, similar to hard plasticine, it gives the hair a matte and pleasant texture.

Clay is great for grooming men's hair as it does not need a lot of styling. Only the ends of the strands are processed with such means.

Despite the relatively new appearance of such a product in cosmetology, many manufacturers have adopted it, and clay-based fixing agents from well-known brands have appeared on the market.

Mattifying agent. It is characterized by normal fixation, keeps its shape well, while not holding the hairs together. Helps strengthen hair, stimulates growth, and also relieves inflammation and reduces the amount of sebum secreted.

It also gives the strands a matte finish. The main component is white clay. Thanks to the soft hold, the hairstyle can be easily shaped into any shape, and the strands will have a natural look.

This clay is made for dry hair, the nutrients in its composition additionally saturate the hair, giving it a healthy look. The tool also protects strands from negative external influences. It is light, does not burden the curls, the degree of fixation is medium.

Belongs to the line for men. Copes well with styling any type of short hair. Thanks to the moisture-resistant components of this product, styling will hold even in adverse weather conditions with high humidity. Has a medium hold. Has a light texture, due to which it is effortlessly applied to the strands.

With the right choice, cosmetic clay will help not only create a spectacular hairstyle, but also provide high-quality hair care to the strands.