As someone who has naturally shiny and silky hair, one of the things I have perfected, is adding texture! Sure, there are times I want my sleek, shiny straight bob to shine. But most of the time, I am styling my hair with loose beachy waves, and want to have that undone look. And the only way to achieve this is with adding texture to hair.
This can be done in a few ways, from how your hair is cut, to how it’s styled with curls and waves. But one of the easiest ways to do this is by using the right hair products to add that texture and grit to your hair. Let’s chat about how to add texture to hair, what it means, and the best methods and products to achieve the right look.
How To Add Texture To Hair
We’re going to talk all about texturizing your hair today. From what it means, to how this can help you achieve that beachy texture and lived in wave look you’ve been wanting to achieve. This post will help you find the best texturizing hair products and tips to get that perfect soft volume and grit look we’re always trying to achieve.
What Does Adding Texture To Hair Mean
You’re probably wondering what on earth does it mean to add texture to your hair? The idea is that your hair can be shiny and glossy, or you can add a bit of grit and texture to it. The texture is what gives you that messy and undone look. It’s a way to give your hair a more lived in, cool girl, model off duty look.
You can achieve this through products, and also hairstyles and even hair cuts. No matter what though, you can easily achievce this with a few products that I swear by.
Adding texture to your hair is great for a few reasons. For one, it adds dimension to your hair especially if you’ve added any curls or waves to it. But also, if you’re doing any sort of up-do or braid, adding texture usually helps with the grip and volume of your hair. Which are two things you really want in an up-do hairstyle. But also, if you have thin hair, or limp hair, this is a great way to add volume to your fine hair as well.
How To Add Texture To Your Hair
There are so many ways you can add texture to your hair. From the way you have it cut, to the styling products you put it in before drying, to how you dry it, and then also how you finish the style off with product. These are some of the best techniques and products to add texture to your hair no matter if you have short hair or long hair. Let’s dive in.
Texturizing Spray
This is one of my favorite ways to add texture to my hair. Texturizing spray is designed to be used after you’ve styled your hair. Whether you allowed your hair to air dry, or you’ve done a full head of beach waves with a curling iron, you can then finish the look off with texturizing spray.
These sprays add some grit and texture, and volume, to your hair. I like to spray these into the root a bit and work my way down. Pulling up sections of hair to get the texture spray throughout my hairstyle.
A few of my favorite brands are amika, Living Proof and Kristin Ess. You can also sometimes find a texturizing hairspray that combines hold with the texturizing. I like Kevin Murphy’s Bedroom Hair the best for this.
Curls And Waves
You can easily add some texture to your hair by just using your favorite curling or wave hair method. Try a flat iron for waves or curls, or a wand, a beachwaver, and obviously, a curling iron. If your hair is thin, fine or really shiny, you’ll want to use texturizing spray or a hair paste to add that additional textured look.
How I Curl My Hair With A Wand
I’ve been a die hard curling iron fan for years. It’s usually how I curly my hair as you’ve seen here with my short hair and here with my long hair! Typically, I use a 1inch GHD curling iron. And on occasion for a more wide curl or “the wave”, my 1 1/4 inch. Many
Read The PostBeach Wave Sprays
A beach wave spray is not the same as a texturizing spray. But I like this product for adding dimension and separation to hair, which is a way to achieve texture and dimension! A beach wave spray adds some separation and shine to your hair. Giving you that beachy wave vibe.
I typically like to use this on the ends of my hair to help add that boho beachy vibe to my waves. And then I use the texture spray more in the roots to add volume and soft grit. Or you can use this on damp hair and let your natural waves air dry.
Hair Pastes
One of my favorite products for when my hair is looking limp and sad, is the R+CO Badlands Dry Shampoo Paste. This is a dry shampoo, but is also a hair paste that adds volume and hold. Work the tiniest amount into your fingertips and then rub into your scalp and then up through the hair. It adds volume, that soft grit, and texture. Plus, it offers the oil absorption that dry shampoo does all at the same time.
There are other types of hair pastes that work too like the Lolavie sculpting paste or the Bumble And Bumble matte texture clay. These are products you would work into the roots and also even the ends of your curls to give them that volume and soft grit. Look for words like paste or pomade when shopping for this product.
Texturizing Foams
Before you blow-dry your hair, or let your hair air dry, you can also add a texturizing foam or mousse to your wet hair or damp hair. These products will usually add some volume and texture to your hair making it easier to style and hold to achieve those beachy waves. Below are a few favorites to try from Living Proof to Kevin Murphy and more. Work the product into the root of your hair first and then work your way down, then comb through to make sure it gets evenly distributed.
Texturizing Powders
Another great option for adding texture to your hair, is to use a loose texturizing powder. The Sexy Hair texturizing powder in the little red bottle has been a favorite for years. It’s a loose powder, and you simply apply it by taking sections of hair and sprinkling it into the root and then work it in with your fingers. You can see how I use it in this beachy waves hair tutorial.
Textured Haircuts
Lastly, you can also achieve a textured look from the source with your haircut. From point cutting and adding lots of layers or even face framing pieces or bangs. These all help to add texture to your look before you even start using styling poducts.
Need more hair inspiration? Check out my wavy hair tutorial, and this fishtail half up braided look. Or try your hand at flat iron waves or flat iron curls to try something besides the classic curling irons.
