Abstract: A method for the styling of hair utilizing a portable small styling device suitable for convenient transport in a pocket or purse is disclosed. The device comprises a brush mounted on an applicator cap handle which mates with a container containing a hairstyling material. The brush extends from the handle on one end and has either a brush, comb teeth or set of bristles on the opposite end. The end containing the brush or bristles is placed within the housing container and the handle of the wand is used to control it during use after a hairstyle has been determined to have a portion of which is out of place. When the cap is on the vial, the brush or other applicator is positioned within the hairstyling material contained within the vial, being substantially submerged in the hairstyling material. The consumer can remove the brush or other applicator from the housing container and apply the product to the unruly portion of his or her hair.