To use Not Your Mother's Sea Salt Spray, mist it generously onto either clean, damp hair or dry hair, comb through to distribute evenly, and style using your fingers or a brush.
Here's a more detailed breakdown:
1. Preparation:
- Hair Type: This product is generally suitable for most hair types, but its effectiveness can vary. If you have very fine or oily hair, use it sparingly.
- Hair Condition: Sea salt sprays can be slightly drying, so ensure your hair is well-conditioned before use, especially if it's already dry or damaged.
2. Application:
- Damp Hair: For a more defined, textured look, apply to damp hair after washing and conditioning. Towel-dry your hair gently to remove excess water before spraying.
- Dry Hair: For adding texture and volume to already styled hair, apply to dry hair.
- Spraying Technique: Hold the bottle a few inches away from your hair and mist evenly. Avoid spraying too close to the roots, as this can make your hair look greasy. Focus on the mid-lengths and ends.
- Amount: Start with a light application and add more as needed. It's easier to build up the product than to remove excess.
3. Styling:
- Comb Through: Use a wide-tooth comb or your fingers to distribute the spray evenly throughout your hair. This will help prevent clumping.
- Texturize:
- Scrunching: Scrunch your hair with your hands to encourage natural waves and texture.
- Twisting: Twist sections of your hair to create more defined waves or curls.
- Braiding: Braiding your hair while it's damp with the spray in it, then undoing the braids after it dries, can create a beachy wave effect.
- Drying:
- Air Dry: Allow your hair to air dry naturally for a relaxed, beachy look.
- Diffuser: Use a diffuser attachment on your hairdryer to enhance your natural waves without creating frizz.
- Blow Dry: Lightly blow-dry your hair on a low setting, using your fingers to scrunch and shape it. Avoid over-drying, as this can make your hair look frizzy.
4. Finishing:
- Once your hair is dry, you can use your fingers to further define the texture and create your desired style.
- For extra hold, you can use a light-hold hairspray.
Tips for Best Results:
- Experiment: Play around with different application techniques and drying methods to find what works best for your hair.
- Layering: You can layer other styling products with sea salt spray. For example, you can use a leave-in conditioner before applying the spray, or a hair oil after drying to add shine and moisture.
- Avoid Overuse: Using too much sea salt spray can make your hair feel stiff or crunchy. Start with a small amount and add more as needed.
- Wash Regularly: Sea salt sprays can build up on your hair, so wash your hair regularly to remove any residue.
By following these steps, you can effectively use Not Your Mother's Sea Salt Spray to achieve textured, beachy waves.
