Sometimes your curls need that extra bit of support on those days when you want them to stay put and last the distance. For real-life examples, think of the destination wedding that you are due to attend in tropical climes, where your curls will encounter humidity and require staying power. Or think Friday evening after-work drinks, when you habitually keep your fingers and toes crossed that your curls will still have some form or shape at 5pm. These are typical scenarios that we face as people with curly hair, right?
But there is a solution to these curl woes. Using a high-performing styling gel will help your curls stay put and remain healthy and well-defined, allowing you to go about the business of living. Curlsmith has designed the innovative In-Shower Style Fixer Gel for this very specific purpose. It’s the ultimate curl fixer, providing a strong, reliable hold that will enable your curls to last longer and stay defined.
Read on for further details on In-Shower Style Fixer. We’ll provide details on its secret sauce, explain how to use it, and explore some of the product’s key ingredients. Ready to discover how to keep your curls defined and slay worthy this summer? Let’s go.
Table of Contents:
- What is the In-Shower Style Fixer?
- How to Use In-Shower Style Fixer: Techniques
- When to Use the In-Shower Style Fixer
What is the In-Shower Style Fixer?
Curl definition is best achieved when hair is saturated with water. When hair is wet, curls contract and clump together, forming the tightest curl your hair is naturally likely to achieve. It’s also when your hair is most absorbent. Curlsmith has formulated the perfect accompaniment to post-shower curls called In-Shower Style Fixer. This powerful gel delivers a tight grip hold that keeps curls in place, leading to maximum definition.
Thick and gloopy in consistency which loosens in contact with your wet tresses, In-Shower Style Fixer provides long-lasting frizz control and is weather-resistant, keeping your curls healthy and defined even in extreme weather. It’s blended with soothing ingredients like aloe vera, apricot kernel, and sage to help keep your hair soft, nourished and free from the dryness associated with conventional hair gels.
In-Shower Style Fixer provides curls with staying power from day to night. Crucially, as it dries, it forms a strong cast that may feel crunchy to the touch initially, before it’s fully dry. But once it’s dry, you can scrunch out the crunch to reveal soft, touchable curls.
Due to its thick consistency, In-Shower Style Fixer works best on all curl types but is best for medium to coarse curly hair textures.
How to Use In-Shower Style Fixer: Techniques
There are a number of ways you can apply Shower Style Fixer to achieve the lush, popping, defined curls that your hair deserves. See below for our suggested methods and curl techniques.
1. Apply to Soaking Wet Hair
As the name suggests, In-Shower Style Fixer works best when applied in the shower or when you’ve just stepped out. That’s because, when curls are soaking wet, they are more porous and able to absorb more effectively. Applying the gel to wet hair also prevents sticky residue and ensures that moisture is locked in.
2. Use the Praying Hands Method
The praying hands method is one of the best ways to apply products like In-Shower Style Fixer effectively. This is achieved by distributing generous amounts of product to your palms, rubbing them together, before applying to sections of your hair. With each section, clasp your palms at the root of the hair and slowly slide them down, side-by-side, working down to the tip.
3. Use the Raking Method
The raking method is an alternative product application method for enhancing your curls naturally. It’s achieved by adding product to your curls (in this case, In-Shower Style Fixer) in small sections. Take each section and rake your fingers through the hair from root to tip. This will help to detangle your curls and define them while also ensuring that the product is distributed evenly.
4. Layer the Product
To protect your curls, minimise frizz, and add an extra level of definition and security, layering your curls with products will take your curls to the next level. The extra products you will need on deck are leave-in-conditioners and curl creams. Try the following routine: layer your curls with the leave-in-conditioner, follow up with curl cream, and finish by applying In-Shower Style Fixer using your preferred method – praying hands method or raking method. If you’re unfamiliar with using these products, read our guides on how to use leave-in conditioner and how to use curl cream.
5. Scrunch Curls
Once your curls have been layered with the trio of products, the scrunching method is a great way to add extra definition to your curls and provide them with longevity. Use your fingers to scrunch your curls, allowing them to become tighter and more defined.
6. Use Fingers to Define Curls
You can also enhance your curls and add a more natural, free-flowing vibe to them by using your fingers to style and define your curls. Apply In-Shower Style Fixer to your curls, and don’t be afraid to let your fingers do the talking – use them to tease and separate your curls until you achieve your desired look.
7. Air Dry or diffuse
Once you’ve applied products, you’ll need to decide whether you want to air dry or diffuse your curls. Both methods offer unique benefits. Air-drying allows your hair to dry naturally, reducing the chance of the weakening that can occur when applying high levels of heat. Conversely, diffusing your curls allows for even heat distribution, leading to more uniform curls. Learning how to diffuse hair is a skill worth mastering, as it’s one of the most effective ways to achieve immaculate curls.
Once your curls are set, gently scrunch them to break up the light crunch, and for extra softness and shine, apply Bonding Oil for a flawless finish.
When to Use the In-Shower Style Fixer
So, when should you actually use Curlsmith In-Shower Style Fixer? Simply put, immediately after washing your hair, once your leave-in conditioner has been applied.
In-Shower Style Fixer is perfect for when a strong hold is needed, for instance, if you require curls to stay put for a couple of days. It’s also ideal for protective styles, like curly ponytails and updos – typical festival hairstyles for curly hair that are worn during the summer months.
Another scenario that calls for In-Shower Style Fixer? When you are experiencing hot, sweltering temperatures and wondering how to protect hair from humidity. Due to the strong grip that this product provides, it will keep your style in place even when temperatures continue to rise.
Conclusion:
Using a styling product that keeps your curls defined and popping 24/7 will allow you to go about your day in confidence that your hair will remain flawless, no matter the climate or circumstances. With In-Shower Style Fixer, you will find a hard-working, multi-tasker that can be applied in a number of ways, allowing you to achieve myriad results.
