Why Haircare Is Just As Important As Fashion: The Role Of Healthy Hair In Your Style
At StyldLife, we always talk about the importance of personal style and discovering your style. In a way, your style is your brand. It’s a representation of you. From the moment you walk in a room, what you’re wearing can be one of the first things someone sees. Just like fashion, your hair is also one of the first things that delivers an impression of you. Sometimes, people can forget about their hair, but we’re sharing why it’s important not to neglect your hair care and use your hair to enhance your style, feel confident, and show who you are.
The Ultimate Accessory
Just as our clothes do, our hair can greatly impact our confidence, as well as our overall look. In some ways, hair is like an accessory. Your hair can compliment your outfit, the coloring can enhance your complexion, and you can show your personality. Not only are there so many ways to style hair and color it, but you can also add accessories like clips, claw clips, scrunchies, headbands, bows, and more to your hair. The versatility of hair allows you to create so many unique looks.
Unlike other accessories like jewelry, your hair is part of you. Hair is a way to add to your look and outfit naturally. The key to this is to take care of your hair. Maintaining hair health is key and different for everyone, since everyone has different hair types and needs. Here’s our quick guide on hair types.
How To Identify Your Hair Type
With so many different hair types, this can be tricky. Try washing your hair and letting it air dry without any products, such as styling creams or detangling sprays. Compare your hair to our chart. You can even use your fingers to feel if your hair is fine, medium, or thick, which can help you narrow down within your hair type. For example, if you have straight hair, is it 1A, 1B, or 1C?
How To Get The Perfect Hair As Your Ultimate Accessory
When it comes to hair, we’ve already covered that everyone's hair is different and has different needs. Understanding your hair type will help you pick the right products and treatments. For hair that is curlier and more porous, you’re more likely to want to use a product that delivers regular moisture for your hair. A hair care routine that covers your hair’s needs, products that work to enhance your natural hair, avoiding excessive heat damage from styling tools, eating a healthy diet, and protecting your hair and scalp from environmental damage will all help you achieve healthy hair.
Sadly, some popular hairdos require heat styling, which, when done without a heat protector or excessively, will cause damage, breakage, and dryness. This can be especially true for certain hair types more than others. Remember to use a heat protector before using any hot tools, like hair dryers, straighteners, or curling irons.
Bumble and Bumble’s Hairdresser’s Invisible Oil Heat/UV Protective Primer
Oribe’s Gold Lust Dry Heat Protectant Spray
Amika’s Blockade Heat Defense Serum
Color Wow’s Dream Coat Supernatural Spray.
Remember to read instructions on your heat protectant since some are formulated for damp hair, while others are for dry. Another key for avoiding heat damage is to pick the right tools. You’ll want to use a heat styling tool that evenly distributes heat and has an adjustable temperature setting. Not all hair types or styling techniques require the same amount of heat.
*UV rays can also damage our hair, so make sure you’re wearing a hat while outside and using sunscreen on your scalp. This is especially true when parting your hair for certain styles since it can expose more of your scalp.
Sun Bum Scalp & Hair Mist SPF 30 ($17)
Supergoop! (Glow)setting 100% Mineral Powder SPF 35 ($35)
Aveda Sun Care Protective Hair Veil SPF 30 ($40)
Hawaiian Topic Sunscreen Powder SPF 30($17)
Find a balance between styling and hair health. For some hair types, doing different styles that involve heat every day can lead to damage and breakage. Some hair types might also want to incorporate protective styles that limit damage from heat and the environment. Styles that don’t involve heat and protect the hair are also stylish. StyldLife’s Crown Club is a community for anyone who wants to learn to grow, style, and care for natural hair. For those looking to find stylish ways to do their hair while wearing it natural, head over to the Crown Club for blogs and webinars dedicated to helping you on your natural hair care journey.
The Perfect Hairstyle for Every Occasion
When selecting the best hairstyle for your outfit, take your necklines, overall style, and the occasion into mind. These factors along with your hairstyle can make or break the entire outfit. For instance, sleek up-dos tend to work better for formal events, while a casual look might call for soft waves or loose curls. We’ve created a guide to help you find the perfect hairstyle for every occasion.
Formal
Up-dos tend to never go wrong when it comes to formal events and outfits. Some classic styles are a low bun, sleek chignon, or French twist. Some other options to try out are loose curls, a braided updo, or a half-up and half-down look.
Casual & Everyday
For casual and everyday outfits, the world is your oyster for hairstyles. What it truly comes down to is your everyday style. Do you dress preppy, laidback, streetwear, boho, or so many more? Match your hairstyle to your outfit. For a relaxed look, try a messy bun. For either casual or a style that is slightly dressy, try soft waves, a ponytail, or a half-up and half-down look. These hairstyles are all versatile. For those looking for a feminine touch, try your hand at loose curls. A fishtail braid can be the perfect accessory for a boho look.
*Key Tips For Picking The Right Style
Consider Your Neckline
For high necklines or outfits that feature embellishments on the shoulders and neckline, an updo or style with your hair pushed back will help accent the details in your outfit.
Think Of Your Overall Style
Like we’ve already covered, an occasion might call for a more polished hairstyle, while a casual event will allow you to be relaxed and give you more room to experiment.
Don’t Be Afraid Of Experimenting
If you’re feeling like your usual hairstyles just aren’t doing it for you, don’t be afraid to try something new. Experiment with different styles, hair clips, and even styling products. Of course, head over to our Instagram and other blogs for inspiration.
Consider Your Face Shape
Certain hairstyles can be more flattering depending on your face shape. To choose the best hairstyle, consider your face shape.
Oval: most versatile face shape with balanced proportions and gently rounded cheekbones
Can look good in almost any hairstyle, including long, layered, short, or blunt. Consider experimenting with different lengths, styles, and textures.
Round: soft, rounded features with a similar length and width
For hairstyle, the goal is to add height and angles to slim the face. Some good styles include pixie-cuts, side-swept bangs, and volume.
Square: stong, angular jaw and wide forehead
Wavy, curls, soft layers, side-swept bangs, and volumizing hairstyles will soften angular features and balance your jawline.
Heart: wide forehead, narrow pointed chin
Chin-length and longer hairstyles with soft layers will balance a wider forehead and emphasize your cheekbones.
Diamond: narrow forehead and chin, prominent cheekbones
Bobs, hairstyles with volume on the top, and face-framing styles with soft layers will widen your forehead and chin while also minimizing cheekbones.
Oblong/Rectangular: long, not wide, with a strong jawline
Shoulder-length cuts, waves, curls, bangs, and soft layers that frame the face will add width and volume to the sides of your face to create a balanced shape.
Are you ready to make your hair your greatest accessory? By picking a hairstyle that compliments your face shape, occasion, and overall style, you’ll be able to create the perfect look. Not only will you enhance your outfit, but you’ll boost your confidence and effortlessly show who you are with every first impression. For more advice on hairstyles, book a session with one of our stylists.
