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Curls of dreams
If you want the curly girl look, these are the three products we swear by.
Silk wave curler, £39.99 (was £79) at Silk-wave.com.
Mermade hair curler, pro waver mini 25mm, £55, Mermade.
BaByliss PRO Perfect Curl MKII, £112.50 from BaByliss.
The colour of your skin tone is actually one of the most important aspects of choosing the perfect hair colour. The correct colour will compliment your skin and make it appear even more beautiful, while the wrong colour might make your skin look dull and dreary.
To really enhance and intensify your eye colour, we might recommend a contrasting colour. For instance - if your eyes are blue, a caramel or golden blonde tone will make them appear even bluer. If they are green, a fiery or soft red tone could be the perfect colour for you.
Once the hair colour has been narrowed down to suit your complexion and eye colour, your personal style should be considered - and this is where you know best. Do you want to be noticed or blend in? Do you need to be more daring or does your outfit say enough? Make sure the shades you and your hair stylist choose is one that will make you feel confident and yourself.
Remember when hair mousse used to try rock-hard in your hair and it would take loads of washes to get it out?!
Not any more, my friend! The latest formulas will leave curly hair sexy, not sticky. And they smell divine, too!
Here’s our pick of the best to try out yourself. Which is your favourite?
Now the weather is warming up our hair is more prone to damage from sun and humidity. If you want to promote healthy hair growth, there are a few things you can do to protect your hair:
Wear a hat or scarf to shield your hair from the sun
Use a leave-in conditioner or hair oil with SPF
Avoid too much chlorine and salt water
Massage your scalp to stimulate blood flow and oxygen to hair follicles
Use detoxifying treatments to remove buildup and rejuvenate your scalp
Wash your scalp weekly to prevent dandruff and itching
Choose a lightweight, pH-balanced shampoo to calm frizz
Avoid shampooing every day, which can dry out your hair
Seven ways to protect your hair while sleeping:
Dry your hair before bed: wet hair is fragile so if it’s dry when you go to sleep it will be less likely to get damaged when you move around.
Avoid sleeping with your hair tied up: wearing your hair up puts it under pressure so keep it loose and carefree for perfect ‘just got out of bed’ hair in the morning.
Use scrunchies over hair bobbles: hair bobbles are more abrasive than scrunchies.
Apply some dry shampoo: this adds an extra layer of protectin when you’re moving around in your sleep.
Use a silk scarf: another level of protection from friction when you move positions in your sleep.
Apply an overnight conditioning treatment: hair needs hydration and when you sleep in a deep conditioner you not only add moisture but you also protect it from movement-related friction.
Splurge on a silk pillowcase: in the same way as a silk scarf, this type of pillowcase keeps hair soft and protected.
Pic credit: Salma Hayek, Instagram.
The thing is, there is no single product that will make your hair grow quicker (sorry, we wish there was!). But there are certain things you can do which will get your hair in great condition to help it grow:
If you wrap your hair into a bath towel turban after washing, stop! This causes hair to break, and towel rubbing it dry causes even more damage. Instead invest in a microfibre hair wrap like this, which is more gentle on the follicles and also helps to de-frizz at the same time.
Try and exfoliating shampoo to properly cleanse your hair and strengthen it against breakage. We like this one from L'Oreal Paris. A rich argan-oil based conditioner like this will also keep your locks in good condition.
We know this sounds scary and counterproductive to someone growing their hair, but regular trims will give your follicles a boost and help with your game-term plan to have long, luscious locks . Book your next appointment by calling us on 01865 553725 or clicking here.
