Texturing is basically cutting the hair to different lengths in different places. That way, when you style it using different techniques there is more visual interest and it ends up looking more untamed and rebellious. The length of your hair is totally up to you. There are ways to style short, medium, and long hair messily.

Really short hair on the sides creates a lot of contrast with the hair on the top of your head, so all eyes are on the styled messiness you have going on up top.

If your hair tends to get greasy faster, shampoo it every other day. If it doesn’t get too greasy, shampooing every 3 days is good. You can also use dry shampoo between washes! This is a great way to get rid of greasiness. [4] X Trustworthy Source Cleveland Clinic Educational website from one of the world’s leading hospitals Go to source

For example, if you have medium-length hair, you can brush it to the back after you put the product in for a disheveled swept-back look. Or, just let your hair fall into its natural positions after you put the product in for a more free and loose textured style. Hair wax is also known as putty, clay, texturing paste, or styling paste. Avoid shiny hair products like traditional glossy pomades or gels that can detract from the effortlessly messy vibe you’re going for. You can apply styling products when your hair is dry or damp.

Use as much or as little sea salt spray as you like. The more spray you use, the drier and coarser your hair looks when it dries. You can buy a commercial sea salt spray or make your own by combining warm water and sea salt in a spray bottle at a ratio of 1  c (240 mL) of water to 1 tbsp (17 g) of sea salt.

Keep the blow dryer moving and pretend it’s like the wind — wild and free. Don’t just blow dry your hair in one direction or your hair won’t look messy and natural. Avoid rubbing your hair dry with a towel because all the static creates frizz You can also do this after you apply sea salt spray to your hair to achieve a look like you just spent the day on a windy beach.

This can work for various hair lengths and textures, so don’t be scared to try it out for an edgy, modern messy hairstyle.

This works for different lengths of hair, but you should have at least medium-length hair on top of your head, such as 3–4 in (7. 6–10. 2 cm) long or longer.

This can work for all different hair textures and thicknesses.

You can add a side part if you want by picking a spot in the middle of the afro and brushing the locks in opposite directions. Avoid brushing your ‘fro too much, though, so you keep it looking untamed. Shampooing even less than 2-3 times a week is good for afro-style hairstyles. For example, once a week can be enough. Curly hair is drier by nature. [12] X Trustworthy Source Cleveland Clinic Educational website from one of the world’s leading hospitals Go to source When you over-shampoo, you actually exacerbate the problem with frizz, since curly hair needs some natural oils to smooth it down.