Styling Tools

Five Hair Toolbox Essentials?

The five things I cannot do without in my toolbox are.

Hairdryer with a plastic nozzle. The nozzle is the most important part of my dryer because it controls the flow (and amount) of air. The nozzle should be a narrow slit so you have a thin stream of air that styles the hair one section at a time. You can concentrate the heat on one area without blowing rest of the hair everywhere and losing control of your style.
Fat round brush. A big all-purpose brush is good for straightening your hair while drying it, and generally gives better results than a flat brush. You get more body at the roots and better control at the ends. The smaller brush, the tighter the curl; the bigger the brush, the smoother the curl, which is excellent for modern styles that are generally loose and free-flowing.
Setting lotion. This is something I always use -– rain or shine. A setting lotion prepares the hair for whatever I want it to do. Whether hair is to be curled or straightened, I prefer setting lotion over mousse because it doesn’t contain as many chemicals and doesn’t make your hair dull. It is also softer than gel and doesn’t cause stiffness. I always find that products I apply when the hair is damp offer better results than heavy sprays used after the hair is done."
Velcro rollers. These are among the greatest hair care aids ever invented! Just put them in the hair for a short time after hair is dry to take away fluff and frizz, and give hair sleekness, body and control. My tip is to dry the hair first with a round brush, place rollers in the hair, leave in for 20 minutes, remove and run your fingers through your hair to "comb."
Bungee elastics. These are the funny elastic bands available in drug stores that have an open end. The good thing about these is you can do a great pony tail or messy bun without getting yourself in a knot. But it takes practice. Hook one end to your hair and wrap it around your hair. When you have it nice and tight just hook the other end to your hair also. You don’t have to make the hooks attach to each other. These are great once you get used to them.