S T Y L I N G Hairsprays: Still the best way to hold on to a style. There are a few different kinds of hairsprays to choose from: Aerosol sprays: They dry fast and have fine particles that can cover a broad area easily. Pump sprays: These "spritz" type sprays tend to be wetter and may take longer to dry. They're great for focusing on specific areas. Mousse: Looks like whipped cream, works like a dream. Mousses are foamy body-builders that are ideal for adding volume to fine, thin hair. The key is to use sparingly. Apply to one palm and rub hands together, then apply to the roots of the hair to help lift the strands up and away from the scalp. Moulding Muds: These are thick, heavy solutions that give body to specific areas. Use them to create curls, finger waves or spikes. Use these to create the "wet look" if that's what you're after, by applying without combing through. Pomades: A light product that usually comes in a jar or tin, pomades are used to tame curly hair by texturizing, separating and adding shine. They can be used by anyone except those with very fine hair since it could weigh it down. To apply, swipe one finger into a pomade, rub it onto palms and fingers, and then distribute through hair. Pomades complement gels well, adding shine to the gel's holding power. Shiners: Shiners coat the hair shaft with a reflective substance and help to combat the frizzies. They come in several forms, like sprays, serums, or light gels. They are great for adding a sheen that helps "calm" the hair and maximize luster. Apply first to your palms, rub into your hands and then use your fingers to distribute evenly throughout your hair. They can be used both on wet hair just before styling or on dry hair to add an extra boost during the day. Volumizers: These can be either lotions or sprays. They coat flat hair to give you a thicker, fuller look. You can apply volumizers to wet hair before blowdrying or directly to dry hair at the roots to freshen up your style. Gels: Gels come in all types. Some are very thick and heavy, often referred to as "straightening gels." Or they can be light and almost like a liquid, known as "smoothing gels." They give shape and shine to all types of hair. Gels are also great for creating a wet look or giving hair structure as it dries. Use sparingly; a little goes a long way and make sure the gel is evenly distributed all over your hair. Your best bet is to put a small dab in the palm of one hand, rub your hands together and then gently use your fingertips to blend through your hair, especially at the roots. Then comb through thoroughly from roots to ends to distribute. They are best used on wet hair before styling, but can be applied to the roots of dry hair to add volume. Detanglers: Designed to help you get a comb through either wet or dry hair, they function much like leave-in conditioners. They're great for kids and give you a "no tantrum" approach to children's haircare. To comb through knots, use a wide-toothed comb and start with small strokes near the bottom of the strand. Gradually move up your hair, combing short sections at a time always in the downward direction. Balms: For adding shine, manageability or helping to hold onto a style, a balm is great. They can also rid you of the frizzies, by taming unmanageable curls and fly-aways. A balm is a thick gel-like treatment that you apply to wet hair sparingly, first rubbing it between your palms, and then fingering it through sections of your hair.