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If you know how to use it right, wax can be a miracle product for all types of hair. You can use wax to create spikes and clump strands of hair together for more definition. Wax has the power to make thin, wispy hair look thicker, tame frizzy curls, and create killer dreads. Read on to learn how to use wax to take your hair to the next level. | If you know how to use it right, wax can be a miracle product for all types of hair. You can use wax to create spikes and clump strands of hair together for more definition. Wax has the power to make thin, wispy hair look thicker, tame frizzy curls, and create killer dreads. Read on to learn how to use wax to take your hair to the next level. | ||
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== Steps == | == Steps == | ||
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#Start with wet hair. Using a bit of wax on wet hair will help you keep any hairstyle in place. Either shampoo and condition your hair or use a spray bottle to get it thoroughly damp before applying wax. | #Start with wet hair. Using a bit of wax on wet hair will help you keep any hairstyle in place. Either shampoo and condition your hair or use a spray bottle to get it thoroughly damp before applying wax. | ||
#Comb out your hair. Use a comb or brush to work through any knots and comb your hair out straight. | #Comb out your hair. Use a comb or brush to work through any knots and comb your hair out straight. | ||
| − | #Scoop a pea-sized ball of wax into your palm. Don't work with a larger amount of wax than this at a time, or you'll have trouble distributing it properly.<ref>http://www.virtualhaircare.com/virtual%20salon/blow%20and%20style/stylefinish_wax.html</ref> | + | #Scoop a pea-sized ball of wax into your palm. Don't work with a larger amount of wax than this at a time, or you'll have trouble distributing it properly.<ref name="rf1">http://www.virtualhaircare.com/virtual%20salon/blow%20and%20style/stylefinish_wax.html</ref> |
#Work the wax around in your palms. Rub your palms together as though you were washing your hands. The wax will become warm and pliable. | #Work the wax around in your palms. Rub your palms together as though you were washing your hands. The wax will become warm and pliable. | ||
#Work both of your hands through your hair. Use your palms and fingers to distribute it throughout your hair, all the way to the tips. If you need more wax, rub another pea-sized amount between your palms and distribute it. | #Work both of your hands through your hair. Use your palms and fingers to distribute it throughout your hair, all the way to the tips. If you need more wax, rub another pea-sized amount between your palms and distribute it. | ||
| − | #Style your hair. Style it in any way you want. The wax will help hold any style in place. Wax provides a more natural-looking hold than hair spray or mousse. <ref | + | #Style your hair. Style it in any way you want. The wax will help hold any style in place. Wax provides a more natural-looking hold than hair spray or mousse. <ref name="rf1" /> |
=== Creating a Tousled Look=== | === Creating a Tousled Look=== | ||
#Start with dry hair. Let it air dry completely or use a blow dryer to get your hair nice and dry. | #Start with dry hair. Let it air dry completely or use a blow dryer to get your hair nice and dry. | ||
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#Run your fingers through individual pieces of hair. Take a piece at a time and separate it from the rest of your hair, then spread wax over it with your fingers. Twist it gently before dropping it back to your head. Separating out a few pieces this way completes the tousled look. | #Run your fingers through individual pieces of hair. Take a piece at a time and separate it from the rest of your hair, then spread wax over it with your fingers. Twist it gently before dropping it back to your head. Separating out a few pieces this way completes the tousled look. | ||
=== Making Waves === | === Making Waves === | ||
| − | #Start with wet hair. To make waves, you'll need to let the wax dry on your hair, so start with it wet.<ref>http://www.bellasugar.com/How-Use-Spray-Wax-Hair-8892818 </ref> | + | #Start with wet hair. To make waves, you'll need to let the wax dry on your hair, so start with it wet.<ref name="rf2">http://www.bellasugar.com/How-Use-Spray-Wax-Hair-8892818 </ref> |
#Apply wax to your hair. Apply plenty of wax all the way down the shaft of your hair. | #Apply wax to your hair. Apply plenty of wax all the way down the shaft of your hair. | ||
#Braid your hair while it's still wet. Braiding will help create crimps in your hair, leaving it wavy when you remove the braid. | #Braid your hair while it's still wet. Braiding will help create crimps in your hair, leaving it wavy when you remove the braid. | ||
