How To Style Second-Day Hair (2024)

FAQs

How to style second day fine hair? ›

Use Volumizing Products: Use volumizing shampoo and conditioner to add body and fullness to your hair. Additionally, apply a volumizing mousse or spray at the roots before blow-drying to create lift and texture. Blow-Dry Upside Down: Flip your head upside down while blow-drying to add volume at the roots.

Although it is best to curl second or third-day hair (see tip #2), you can take certain measures when you do wash your hair, to ensure that when the time comes, your curls will be beautiful, defined, and last for hours.

If you styled your hair the day before, there's a good chance you already have some 'curl' left. Instead of re-curling every piece, focus on curling smaller sections (e.g. every other piece of hair). I like to start by sectioning my hair into two sections (a top section and a bottom section).

Styling Second Day Hair

Twist or braid your hair before going to bed to maintain the shape and prevent frizz. You can also use a curling wand or flexi rods to touch up any curls that need a little extra love. By following these best practices, you can achieve beautiful and refreshed second-day curls.

There are a few techniques that can help make hair look fluffier overnight. One option is to use a volumizing shampoo and conditioner before bed, which can help add body and lift to the hair. Another technique is to sleep with your hair in a loose bun or braid, which can help create natural waves and volume.

To fix bed head, dampen the area with water, apply a pomade or cream, use a hair dryer to dampen cowlicks, and brush out the section in question. Hurtado recommends tying hair up in a loose top knot, loosely braiding it, or wearing a silk bonnet to keep it secure while sleeping.

If your hair is medium to long in length, you may want to style it into a protective braid, loose chignon, bun or pony. Just make sure not to secure the hair too tightly or in the same place every time. If your hair feels oily, dirty, grimy or similar, you can do a light dry shampoo session.

How to style hair daily? ›

Restyling your hair between washes will be easier if you take the time to blow dry on wash days. A good blowout will leave your hair bouncy and full of volume, which will help to disguise oily roots for longer, too. Always use a heat protectant and hair primer before you blow dry.

Fine hair typically does better with medium and short lengths than it does with long lengths. This is because the longer the hair gets, the thinner it will appear especially at the ends. It will also become more weighed down when it's long which will cause it to lack any body or movement.