Editing Hairstyle (section)

==Industry==
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Hair styling is a major world industry, from the salon itself to products, advertising, and even magazines on the subject. In the United States, most hairstylists are licensed after obtaining training at a cosmetology or beauty school.<ref>[http://www.beautyschools.org/ The American Association of Cosmetology Schools]</ref>

In recent years, competitive events for professional stylists have grown in popularity. Stylists compete on deadline to create the most elaborate hairstyle using props, lights and other accessories.

===Tools===
[[File:Hair straighteners (3).JPG|thumb|Hair being straightened with a [[hair iron]]]]
[[Hairstyling tool|Styling tool]]s may include [[hair iron]]s (including flat, curling, and crimping irons), [[hair dryer]]s, [[Hairbrush|hair brushes]] and [[hair roller]]s. Hair dressing might also include the use of hair product to add texture, shine, curl, volume or hold to a particular style.  [[Hairpin (fashion)|Hairpin]]s are also used when creating particular hairstyles. Their uses and designs vary over different cultural backgrounds.

===Products===
[[Hairstyling product|Styling product]]s aside from [[shampoo]] and [[Hair conditioner|conditioner]] are many and varied. [[Hair conditioner|Leave-in conditioner]], [[Hair conditioner|conditioning treatment]]s, [[Hair mousse|mousse]], [[Hair gel|gel]]s, lotions, [[Hair wax|wax]]es, creams, [[Hair clay|clays]], [[Hair conditioner|serums]], oils, and [[Hair spray|spray]]s are used to change the texture or shape of the hair, or to hold it in place in a certain style. Applied properly, most styling products will not damage the hair apart from drying it out; most styling products contain alcohols, which can dissolve oils. Many hair products contain chemicals which can cause build-up, resulting in dull hair or a change in perceived texture.

===Wigs===
[[File:A barber's shop in which a fat barber places a wig on an old Wellcome V0019825.jpg|thumb|In the late 18th century and early 19th century, [[powdered wig]]s were popular]]

Care of human or other natural hair [[wig]]s is similar to care of a normal head of hair in that the wig can be brushed, styled, and kept clean using haircare products. Wigs can serve as a form of protective styling that allows freedom of control of the hairstyling.

'''Synthetic''' wigs are usually made from a fine fiber that mimics human hair. This fiber can be made in almost any color and hairstyle, and is often glossier than human hair. However, this fiber is sensitive to heat and cannot be styled with flat irons or curling irons. There is a newer synthetic fiber that can take heat up to a certain temperature.

'''Human hair''' wigs can be styled with heat, and they must be brushed only when dry. Synthetic and human hair wigs should be brushed dry before shampooing to remove tangles. To clean the wig, the wig should be dipped into a container with water and mild shampoo, then dipped in clear water and moved up and down to remove excess water. The wig must then be air dried naturally into its own hairstyle. Proper maintenance can make a human hair wig last for many years.

===Functional and decorative ornaments===
There are many options to embellish and arrange the hair. Hairpins, clasps, barrettes, headbands, ribbons, rubber bands, [[scrunchie]]s, and combs can be used to achieve a variety of styles. There are also many decorative ornaments that, while they may have clasps to affix them to the hair, are used solely for appearance and do not aid in keeping the hair in place. In [[India]] for example, the [[Gajra]] (flower garland) is common there are heaps on hair.