By now, we all know about face primers, typically used before foundation, creating a smooth canvas on the face and increasing the longevity of makeup. But a hair primer? Yes, we have primers for the hair too. And the benefits are quite similar to the skin care. They promise to induce damage and provide smoother hair follicles for pretty much anything before you put on your hair. But, do they actually make your hair smoother or are they marketing gimmick?
And so we did a rigorous research and once we learned that primers have passed our tests, we narrowed it down to other important questions: How to use a hair primer? Why do I need a hair primer? Or what type is best for each hair type? Convinced yet? No? Read ahead as we list the pros of this magical styling aid and getting the most out of your hair primer.
Similar to skincare, hair care primers are used to create an even base surface. Additionally, hair primers also help in smoothening hair follicles, protect your hair from heat — literally and figuratively — induced damage, tame frizzy hair and, sometimes, save the hair from UV damage too. In this way, your hairstyle will stay cleaner and last longer due to its ability to withstand the moisture disruption.
If you blow-dry, curl, or flat-iron your hair every day, then a lightweight hair primer will help you protect your hair against humidity
After using shampoo and conditioner (a hair primer can be used as a conditioner replacement,) towel dry your hair a bit and take a pea-sized amount, and apply from the first third of the hair shaft right till the end. For a second-day hairstyle, remember to damp your hair wet before applying the primer, comb through and style as usual. Tip: If you have an oily scalp, avoid applying primer near the crown.
Yes, if you are somebody on-the-go all the time, and you constantly stress your hair with heat, chemicals, hair color, etc. Remember hair primer can help your hairstyle last for days instead of hours.
The concept of hair primers is relatively new and is yet to pick up. But, there are many options out there, and so we have listed five of the most below:
This primer spray will help you protect hair from heat, reduce breakage and provide your fine hair volume without weighing your hair down. Perfect for those who use a lot of heat styling tools.
Price: $27.16
The serum is designed to smoothen your hair, tames frizz and provides protection from any styling products.
Price: $32.95
The product will help your hair stay soft and shiny. Plus this an all-in-one product will detangle, de-frizz and further will prevent your hair from breaking.
Price: $19
Schwarzkopf’s ismore about detangling, protection and moisturizing your hair. The conditioner also helps your style last longer. So if you’ve got thin, fine hair, the spray won’t weigh it down.
Price: $16
Apart from protecting your hair from heat, KMS’ spray will smoothen, condition and help any style last twice as long.
Price: $24.65
So there you have it – our favourite primers for all kinds of hair type and its full lowdown. Now, slather on these before you style your hair for more volume, fullness, conditioning and repairing. And let us know what you’ll be stocking up on in the comments section below.