Hair setting lotions are typically applied to damp hair, but be careful: You don’t want to apply the product to thoroughly wet hair, as this will dilute the product and affect your overall look.
We recommend reading the instructions carefully, because while mousses and gels are typically applied by putting the product onto your hands and then rubbing it into the hair, some hair setting lotions are sprinkled evenly, directly onto the hair. Once you’ve saturated your hair with the lotion, you can begin to set your hair into the style you want to create by using hair rollers or curling clips.