Prestyling - the foundation for a good hairstyle
A good styling starts long before pomade, wax or clay gets into the hair. With the right prestyling products, you can prepare the hair and create a better foundation for the hairstyle you want.
Prestyling is a general term for products that are used before the primary hairstyling. The purpose depends on the individual product and can include adding texture and fullness, creating control or making the hair easier to work with.
It can make a significant difference to both the styling itself and the finished result.
What is prestyling?
Prestyling is basically about preparing the hair before using your primary styling product. It can be compared to creating a good foundation before the actual styling begins.
Depending on the hair type and product, a prestyler can help give the hair more structure, volume or control. This can make it easier to shape the hairstyle and in some cases reduce the amount of styling product that is subsequently needed.
Prestyling is especially interesting if you find that the hair is difficult to control directly after washing, lacks volume or needs more texture to keep the desired shape.
Why use prestyling products?
The advantage of prestyling is that you work with the hair in several steps instead of expecting one styling product to do the whole job.
The right prestyling routine can provide a better starting point for your hair styling and make it easier to achieve the desired look. For example, if you want a hairstyle with volume, you can focus on creating lift and fullness during the prestyling, before finishing with a styling product that gives the desired finish and hold.
Similarly, prestyling can be useful for hairstyles where texture, definition or control play an important role.
Prestyling for different hair types
The best prestyling product depends on both your hair type and the hairstyle you want.
Fine hair can, for example, benefit from products that contribute fullness and texture without making the hair unnecessarily heavy. Thick or unruly hair may need extra control and structure, while shorter styles can often benefit from products that make the hair easier to style.
It is therefore not only about choosing a good product, but about choosing a product with properties that suit your hair and your desired result.
Prestyling and blow drying
A blow dryer can be a particularly effective tool in connection with prestyling. The combination of a suitable prestyling product, heat and a comb or hairbrush makes it possible to work actively with the direction, volume and shape of the hair.
If you want to create volume, you can, for example, work the hair upwards and away from the scalp during blow-drying. If, on the other hand, you want a more controlled hairstyle, the hair can be blow-dried in the direction that the finished hairstyle should have.
Once the hair has taken the basic shape, you can finish with wax, clay, paste, pomade or another styling product.
How to use prestyling
The exact application always depends on the individual product. Some prestyling products are used in damp hair, while others can be used differently as part of the preparation.
Therefore, always follow the instructions on the specific product.
Once the prestyling is in place, you can continue with your favorite hair styling product. That way, the prestyler can take care of the foundation while your finishing product is used to create hold, definition and the desired finish.
Which prestyling product should you choose?
Start by considering what your hair lacks and what result you want.
If the goal is more volume, you should look for a prestyler that supports fullness and lift. If you want more texture and separation, the properties of the product must match this. If you have difficulty getting the hair to sit in the desired direction, control and malleability may be more important.
You can also combine prestyling with various final styling products. For example, a clay can be used for a more dry and textured look, while a pomade can be suitable when you want a more classic and controlled hairstyle.
Prestyling at Proshave
At Proshave you will find prestyling products for you who want more out of your hairstyling. Regardless of whether the goal is more volume, texture, control or simply a better starting point for subsequent styling, the right product can make your styling routine both easier and more effective.
Explore our selection of prestyling for men and find the products that suit your hair type, your styling routine and the hairstyle you want to create.
