How much do you despise the clusters of pesky, tiny, flyaway hair that gather around your hairline? These are the small and annoying strands of hairs that have a mind of their own sometimes, and often impossible to hide.
We are all born with baby hair. For some of us, these baby hairs grow out as we age, and for others, they don’t seem to go away.
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At times, they are new hair growth but baby hair can also be a result of breakage from brushing wet hair too hard or extreme heat from styling tools.
This is why it is important to avoid over-styling your hair and give your hair a break from heated styling tools when you can.
In fact, it’s best to brush your hair softly and move the brush in the direction the hair grows especially when wet. (Click on the link below to learn how to comb your hair the right way without causing damage)
READ: Learn to Comb Your Hair the Right Way
How to Tame FlyAway Hair
- Toothbrush & Hair Spray
Take a new toothbrush and spray the flyaway hairs with a strong-hold hair spray. The bristles should be saturated but not too wet. Then, gently comb the baby hair upward along the hairline.
- Apply Water
Water is the cheapest and perfect solution to taming crazy baby hairs. First, dampen the hair line with your fingers to move the hair into place, and then set your hair with hair spray or a little bit of gel.
- Get Bangs
If your baby hairs are out of control, then consider styling bangs to help the flyaway hair blend in better. (And by the way, every face shape has a bang style that will compliment them best, click on the link below to find out what bangs you should get)
READ: Choosing the Right Bangs to Complement your Face Shape
- Laser Hair Removal
Laser hair removal won’t just temporarily tame flyaway baby hairs, it will stop them from growing all together, after the recommended amount of treatments. Keep in mind, darker hair is a better candidate for this option.
What styling tips do you have for taming flyaway hair? Let us know by posting a comment below!
Article written by Avni Parekh