4 EASY Ways to Style Your Hair with a COWLICK

Summary

This video is a helpful guide for those struggling with a cowlick, particularly around the front hairline. The creator shares four easy hairstyles to manage hair with a cowlick, including a slick back, a man bun or ponytail, a buzz cut, and a middle part. He emphasizes embracing the cowlick rather than fighting it, and shares personal experiences to inspire viewers to work with their natural hair. The video encourages self-acceptance and offers practical styling advice while promoting related hair products and offering discounts.

Takeaways

• 😀 Everyone has a cowlick, usually at the crown of the head, and it can make certain hairstyles challenging.
• 💇‍♂️ The video offers four easy hairstyles that work well with a front hairline cowlick, though they also work for anyone.
• 💦 The slick back hairstyle is an easy option for those with a cowlick, as the natural direction of the cowlick helps achieve this look.
• 🧴 Using hair styling cream, like Forte series hair cream, can help hold slick back hairstyles in place. A discount code is provided for viewers.
• 👱‍♂️ A man bun, ponytail, or braid can effectively hide a front cowlick, especially with longer hair.
• ✂️ A buzz cut or going bald are the easiest ways to manage a cowlick since there's no need to worry about styling.
• 🌀 Hair can appear thinner or show the scalp in the cowlick area, especially with shorter hairstyles like a buzz cut.
• 😍 The middle part hairstyle is recommended for those with cowlicks because it works with the natural flow of the hair, reducing styling effort.
• ⚡ Working with your cowlick, instead of fighting it, leads to easier and longer-lasting hairstyles.
• 👍 The creator encourages viewers to embrace their cowlicks and find styles that naturally suit their hair pattern, rather than forcing a specific look.

Q & A

What is a cowlick?

A cowlick is a lock of hair that grows in a direction different from the rest and resists being combed flat. It's commonly found in the crown area of the head, creating a swirl, but it can also appear at the front hairline.

How does the speaker feel about having a cowlick?

The speaker finds having a cowlick frustrating, especially when trying to style hair in certain ways. However, over time, they've learned to work with it rather than against it, making styling easier.

What is the first hairstyle recommended for people with a cowlick?

The first hairstyle recommended is the slick back. The cowlick can actually assist with this style, as it already works in the same direction as the slick back.

Why might growing out your hair help with managing a cowlick?

Longer hair can help camouflage a cowlick because the length makes the cowlick less noticeable, especially when the hair is tied back in a ponytail, man bun, or braid.

What is the downside of growing your hair long to manage a cowlick?

The downside is the time it takes to grow the hair out and dealing with the awkward stages of hair growth, where the hair might not look the way you want during the process.

Why is a buzz cut an easy option for managing a cowlick?

A buzz cut is easy because it completely removes the need to style the hair. However, it may make the cowlick more noticeable if the hair is very short, as the cowlick area might show a denser or thinner patch.

What is the final recommended hairstyle for those with a cowlick?

The final recommended hairstyle is the middle part. The speaker finds this the best option, as the cowlick actually helps achieve and maintain the style with minimal effort.

What was the speaker’s experience with trying to style their hair like Zayn Malik’s?

The speaker tried to style their hair like Zayn Malik's but found it extremely time-consuming and difficult to maintain, as they had to work against their cowlick.

What is the speaker's advice for dealing with a cowlick when styling hair?

The speaker advises not to fight against the cowlick but to style the hair in a way that works with it. This reduces frustration and makes the hair easier to manage.

What product does the speaker recommend for styling hair with a cowlick?

The speaker recommends using the Forte Series Hair Styling Cream, which they use in almost every hairstyle. It helps to achieve styles more easily, especially when working with a cowlick.