As we move through the world on our assorted missions, our physical appearance speaks volumes about who we are. And in some cases the volume is loud. If you suspect you might benefit from turning down the intensity, consider the advice from Michael Shaun Corby, artistic director at Alterna, a New York City hair salon.
You're in need of a hair make-under if...
Your hair feels crunchy or oily. If there's residue when you rake your fingers through your hair, you're in need of a make-under. We understand — it's easy to get carried away, thinking that if a little spray, cream or pomade works, more will work better. But less is more in this case, and just a dash of almost all hair products works wonders. So apply only a pea-size dab of cream or pomade. And for finishing sprays, use the same technique you might for applying fragrance and "walk through the spray," says Corby, to allow for a light, even diffusion, not an intense dousing.
Your hair is huge. If your hair is bigger than your head (unless of course you're auditioning for a production of Hairspray), you need a make-under. To tame big hair, use a wax-based product; this will add some weight to the hair and prevent it from expanding, as big hair tends to do in humidity. Just spread a tiny amount of waxy pomade across your palms and fingers, and pull the product from the roots of your hair to the ends.
