To texturize or not to texturize...that is the question

I often have clients that go back and forth between getting a trendy texturized cut and going basic with either a blunt cut or layers. They often either make the decision on their own, or look to me for guidance. Here are some factors to take into consideration when making this decision...

1) Do you enjoy styling your hair, or are you a "wash and go" person? Unless you have wavy hair and usually wear it that way, texturized cuts often require that you apply some sort of styling effort to your hair in the morning, whether it is flat ironing, blowing your hair out, or mussing it up with your fingers and some product. If you have wavy hair that you normally wear wavy or curly, texturizing can help make your waves or curls more defined.

2) do you go for regular trims? texturized looks can often get dryer looking faster, as you will have shorter pieces throughout your hair, which means there are more areas for split ends to show. it is important to stay on top of regular haircuts.

3) do you prefer a classic look or something very trendy? you can achieve a classic look with light texturizing, but heavy texturizing results in a more trendy outcome.

4) is your hair manageable in humidity, or does it lose all hope? if your hair is completely unmanageable with some humidity in the air, stick with a more blunt cut, as your hair will fare better. too much texture + humidity + frizz = nightmare

If you do decide for a textured look, there are so many fun styling products to work with nowadays. Redken makes 06 Rewind, which is a wonderful pliable product. it's not a stiff feel at all. They also have the Urban Experiment "Grit Wax" which is an all time favorite of mine. There's also the 20 Rough Clay, that has a hold like hairspray, but doesn't look wet. Here is a link with some further styling product information: http://www.redken.com/products/styling/results/texture

Don't ever buy something you don't feel 100% comfortable working with. There are so many options nowadays, you don't have to settle with something you're scared to use or that doesn't give you the end result you want. Ask questions, feel the product in your fingers, get tips on how to use it. Have fun!

Take care of your hair!