Short hair seems easy until it sticks out in every direction in the morning or falls flat after an hour. Usually, it comes down to the order and the amount of product. With a simple routine for short hair, you only need two steps: first wash, then style. In this blog, you'll learn how that works with two products from American Crew.
A two-step routine for short hair
With short hair, you can see everything immediately. A little too much product and the hair sticks, too little and the style quickly disappears. That's why a consistent routine for short hair works better than constantly trying something new.
Short hair has one advantage: it takes very little time. The downside is that you can't hide mistakes. A consistent order helps, because you do the same thing every time and the result becomes predictable.
The routine below consists of two steps. You wash the hair with a shampoo that suits your hair type. Then you shape it with a cream that doesn't feel heavy. All products come from our American Crew collection.
Step 1: first wash with shampoo for normal to oily hair
A neat style starts with clean hair. If you have normal to oily hair, the American Crew Daily Cleansing Shampoo is a logical choice. It is specially designed for men with that hair type.
The shampoo uses natural cleansing agents to break down excess oil in the hair. It contains sage leaves and chamomile extracts. These provide shine, and the shampoo protects against color fading.
Why wash first? A style sits better on clean hair and you need to correct it less. If you used cream yesterday, you'll start with a fresh base today instead of a layer from the previous day.
Step 2: then style with a light cream
After washing comes the styling. The American Crew Forming Cream provides medium hold, a subtle shine, and a natural look. The cream is lightweight and provides extra hold, body, and volume, making the hair look fuller.
Medium hold is between light and strong. Your hair gets hold, but the look remains natural. The texture is smooth, so you distribute the cream evenly. It is suitable for all hair types and lengths, washes out easily, and leaves a masculine scent.
How to use it
This will take you a few minutes, even on busy mornings.
- Wash the hair Massage the shampoo in and rinse thoroughly.
- Dry it slightly Pat the hair with a towel so it doesn't drip.
- Take a little Start with a small amount of cream. You can always add more.
- Warm it up and distribute Rub the cream between your hands and work it through the hair.
- Form the style Use your fingers or a comb and see if you are satisfied.
Common mistakes
Too much cream is the classic. With short hair, it is immediately noticeable, because the hair becomes heavy and looks wet. Start small and add more if necessary.
A second mistake is styling on hair that is not clean. Residues of previous product and oil make the result messy. That's why washing comes first.
Many people also forget to distribute the cream properly. If a clump remains, you will see that in the style. So rub it well into your hands first.
Keep it simple
First wash, then style. A routine for short hair doesn't need more. If you are unsure which product suits your hair, the team at Hairwebshop will be happy to help.
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