The reality of these soft, wispy strands is that they pretty much do what they want.
Keep reading to figure out exactly how to style and embrace the shorter strands along your hairline.
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First step: grab a spray bottle.
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In fact,washing your hair too oftenmay cause dryness, which can lead todamage and breakagenot ideal.
If you don’t have a bottle, a good splash works, too.
Use your fingers to ensure the water is evenly distributed throughout your hairline before moving on with drying them.
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Secure a hold on them with your index and middle fingers and gently press them against your forehead.
Angle the nozzle of the blow-dryer toward the roots and lightly blast them with heat for three seconds.
Then, switch to cool air for three seconds, which will set the style.
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Alternate between hot and cold hair until all the baby hairs along your hairline are dried and finished.
Because everyone’s hair is different, experiment with finding the optimal temperature for styling your baby hairs.
Use the lowest setting possible that is still warm enough to shape your hair without all the damage effectively.
TheDyson Supersonic Hair Dryer, albeit pricey, is equipped with heat control technology to protect against heat damage.
In other words, it’s worth the splurge.
This trick is a classic favorite in the natural hair community for good reason.
This is especially important when applying the product to these fine strands around your face.
We likeLiving Proofs No Frizz Nourishing Styling Cream.
Don’t have an extra toothbrush?
Use the tip of a rattail comb to direct the hair in the pattern or direction you like.
After about 15 minutes or so, you could remove the scarf to reveal your finished look.
Unlike cotton, silk helps to retain your hair’s much needed moisture to prevent dry strands.
Or, wear your hair pulled back to put your baby hairs on display.
