Hairstyling product
Hairstyle products are used to change the texture and/or shape of hair.
History[edit]
Hairstyling products have had a significant impact on the creation of various hairstyles and trends throughout history. For the ancient Egyptians, physical appearance was very important to the embalming process. Hair was often styled to maintain the individuality of the deceased. A fatty substance, now known as hair gel, was used to style hair and keep it in place.[1] The 1980s punk movement popularized using hair gel to sculpt spiky hairstyles, such as mohawks.[2] The ancient Gauls had invented a waxy soap-like substance, similar to hair wax, as a hair styling agent. Many years later, the same soap-like substance was used as a cleaning agent.[3] In 1948, Chase Products became the first company to package hair spray. Hair spray became very popular in the 1950s due to its ability to keep hair in place and prevent hair from falling out of a styled look.[4]
Disadvantages[edit]
When applied properly, most styling products will not damage the hair. However, there is always a risk of the hair drying out when using any type of styling product. Some styling products contain ingredients that can dissolve the hair's natural oils, or ingredients which can cause a build-up that results in so-called "dull hair". This build-up of harmful ingredients can cause problems such as dry hair, hair breakage, eczema, or the thinning of hair.
When using a hair dryer to dry and shape one's hair, the heat being applied can cause damage to the hair strands.[10] This heat damage can be prevented by using some sort of heat protectant spray.