To use matt mud for styling your hair, start with a small, pea-sized amount, warm it between your hands, apply it thoroughly from roots to tips, and then mould your hair into the desired shape.
Using matt mud is an effective way to add texture and hold with a non-shiny finish. The key is proper application to ensure even distribution and avoid weighing the hair down.
Step-by-Step Guide to Applying Matt Mud
Applying matt mud correctly helps you achieve the best possible style and hold. Follow these steps for optimal results:
- Start Small: Always begin with a pea-sized amount of styling product. It's easier to add more if needed than to remove excess product.
- Warm the Product: Take the pea-sized amount and work it into your hands. Rub your palms together just enough to warm through the mud. This makes it more pliable and easier to distribute evenly.
- Apply Thoroughly: Work the product through the hair roots to tip. For the best effect, apply the Mud roughly and throughout all of the length. This ensures texture and hold are distributed throughout your hairstyle.
- Mould into Shape: Once the product is distributed, begin to mould your hair into your desired shape. Use your fingers to create texture, lift, or definition as needed.
- Adjust as Needed: Remember the golden rule: Always start with less as you can always add more! If you need more hold or texture, take another tiny amount, warm it, and work it into specific areas or throughout again.
Tips for Best Results
- Apply to dry or slightly damp hair (check product instructions, but typically best on dry).
- Focus on areas where you need the most control or texture.
- Roughing the product through the hair length helps create that desired messy or textured look often associated with matt finishes.
| Step | Action | Key Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Measure | Take product from container | Pea-sized amount |
| 2. Warm | Rub product between hands | Work just enough to warm through |
| 3. Apply | Work through hair | Roughly and throughout all of the length |
| 4. Style | Mould hair with hands/fingers | Mould into shape |
| 5. Refine | Add more product (if needed) | Start with less, add more gradually |
By following these steps, you can effectively use matt mud to achieve a well-styled look with a natural, non-shiny finish.
