Cream, wax, clay or gel, matched to your hair and Indian weather.
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A light, water-based styling cream keeps everyday hair neat and soft. It shapes, but it won't hold a quiff for twelve hours.
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Move to wax, clay or gel for spikes, crops and textured fringes, and to a pomade when you want a high-shine finish.
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Humidity makes hair swell and sweat breaks down light creams. A water-based gel or matte clay holds better.
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Warm it between your palms and apply from back to front. You can always add a little more; taking it out is harder.
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Work product through the lengths, not the roots, so it doesn't clog the scalp or leave it itchy.
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Water-based products rinse with one shampoo. If you style daily, use a clarifying shampoo every one to two weeks.
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