The Right Medium Hold for Your Hair

If you have long hair, medium hold is a good choice. If you have short hair, medium hold may not be the best choice. When deciding on a product with medium hold, many factors must be considered.

The first factor is the base coverage. A product with medium hold covers most of your hair without weighing down the lower part of your head as if it were fitted with a ponytail holder. With longer hair, more coverage between individual product layers is required to achieve a visible effect. The more layers used, the greater the risk that your hair will fall out (ponytail syndrome).

Second, the weight of each individual product plays a role in how much weight it adds. If you're looking for something light and airy, you should avoid volumizing products and opt for lighter products that offer more volume and length control. Otherwise, you should use multiple products that weigh less than average (for example, tiny hairpieces together with heavier products like hairspray) so you can layer them without them looking too messy or the coverage becoming too strong.

Third, when choosing between products with medium hold or no hold, you must consider what happens to your hair when you wear it with or without a holding product like hairspray or gel (the latter is preferable as the other is not suitable for long-haired individuals). Medium-strength strands don't weigh down your hair; they simply keep it in place and give you flexibility by allowing you to determine the position on your head yourself to achieve different looks. I recommend that your hairdresser be aware of this issue when creating your look so you have multiple styling options—that way, even if a certain look doesn't match your overall aesthetic, you can create multiple looks with a single hairstyle!

What Does Medium Hold Bring You for Your Hairstyles?

Hair products with medium hold offer the right mix of hold and flexibility. They are light, so you can style your hair like a mop without worrying about your hair getting tangled. They work well with medium-hold hairstyles and don't weigh down your hair, so you can wear them even in summer and still feel comfortable.

Hair products with medium hold offer more styling options than other hairstyles because they give you options. You can choose thicker or thinner styles and select from different colors and hold textures. You can choose a sleek look or a slightly messy top-down look if you prefer.

Hair products come in various shapes and sizes. However, most products with medium hold come in a tube that is easy to store, use, and take with you. A tube is also better suited for people who forget their tube at home or don't know where it is when traveling.

When buying medium-hold products, keep in mind that not all medium-hold hairstyles work for everyone, but some do! If you want an even more flexible hairstyle that works for any style, try our super soft Style Gloss Guard.