Choosing the Right Styling Products for Every Hair Type at Blade & Razor
Written By Shery Oji
Here at Blade & Razor, we know each of our clients’ hair is one of a kind. That’s the reason why we take a very personalized approach in choosing the right styling products for each person. Our barbers take into account each individual hair type, hair texture, hair density, and personal lifestyle. Our goal is to always create a look that holds well, feels natural, and stays true to each client’s vision.
Take a glimpse into how we select products for different hair types, and debunk some common myths about different hairstyling products.
Thick or Dense Hair: Firm Clay Combo
For clients with thick, dense hair, we highly recommend a firm-hold clay. This product is oil-based and provides the level of hold needed to keep heavier, thicker hair in place. Additionally, this product is sometimes balanced out with a water-based product like a gel, which helps to weigh the hair down while providing flexibility, and a fresh looking shine. This product combination ensures that your hairstyle holds perfectly all day, without feeling overly stiff.
Long Hair and Hockey Haircuts:
The Power of Leave-In Conditioner
Long hair, especially hairstyles worn by popular hockey players, requires extra moisture to keep it looking healthy and fresh. We choose to apply a leave-in conditioner to help maintain a nice level of movement, as well as keeping your hair hydrated. Not only does leave-in conditioner prevent dryness, but it also adds a soft texture and a subtle shine; creating the ultimate, natural-looking flow.
Lettuce Hair: Textured and Trendy!
One of today’s trendiest hairstyles, the Lettuce cut, is characterized most by leaving the hair long on top. To achieve the texture and definition desired by this style, we use a hairstyling powder. This product holds the shape and adds volume, while enhancing the hair’s natural texture. Hairstyling powder is lightweight yet powerful, which is what makes it perfect for maintaining an effortless, tousled look.
Thin Hair: Added Volume Using Thickening Spray
For our clients whose hair is on the thinner side, we will use a hair thickening spray to increase the amount of volume. This product lifts at the roots while adding structure and density to the hair. It’s an ideal product for creating hairstyles that look fuller, but still feel light and natural. Thickening spray is perfect for those who seek to add volume, without weighing the hair down with heavier products.
Dry Hair: Boost Hydration with Tea Tree Oil, and Conditioner
Most people with dry hair know that it requires extra care to stay smooth and properly hydrated. Our go-to solution here at Blade & Razor is to use a mixture of tea tree oil, and a leave-in conditioner. Tea tree oil works to soothe the scalp and promote healthy hair growth. Then, the leave-in conditioner locks in moisture to properly hydrate the hair. Using these products together helps to combat dryness, which in turn leaves the hair looking shiny, while also feeling soft and manageable.
Myth Busting: Styling Products and Hair Health
Rumours that hairstyling products cause scalp dryness, hair thinning, or even hair loss are common; but this is not founded in reality. Hair loss is most commonly caused by stress or by genetics, not by any products you may use. Scalp dryness, on the other hand, is most often caused by stress, dry weather conditions, or dermatological issues — not from using products like sprays, clays, or gels. When chosen and applied correctly, the right products for you will enhance the hair’s appearance while mitigating damage.
Why Does Choosing the Right Product Matter?
Our expert barbers take the time to match each styling product to their clients unique hair type and its needs. This is because using the wrong product means that it can fail to provide enough hold, it can weigh the hair down, or even leave it looking greasy. Every haircut at Blade & Razor is finished using a combination of the right tools and the right products, so you leave our shop looking and feeling sharp.
At Blade & Razor, our attention to detail is one of our hallmarks. No matter the hair type or length — thin or thick hair, short or long, or anything in between — our personalized product recommendations will ensure that your hairstyle looks absolutely flawless every single time, without compromising the health of your hair.