Three ways to take care of dyed hair - and make your colour last longer
1. Wait 72 hours before shampooing
If you wash during this time, you'll also be washing your money down the drain, literally! The longer you wait between colouring your hair and the first shampoo, the better.
Most products will say if they are for coloured hair, but as if not just aim for sulphate free.
How to get shiny hair in five easy steps
Hands up if you want to learn how to get shiny hair. Everyday exposure to hair styling products, especially heat tools like hairdryers, curlers and straighteners, can really play havoc with our hair.
Throw in pollution, heating and sun damage and it’s no wonder it can be hard to keep hair healthy and shiny.
But don’t worry as there are plenty of ways to get shiny hair and we’re hear to tell you all about five of them.
Avoid sulfates
Hair can easily get bogged down with styling products that can make it less shiny than normal. Sulfates in shampoos and conditioners can strip your hair of its natural oils, leaving it looking dull, especially if you have dyed or chemically treated hair so opt for products without these.
Try an apple cider vinegar rinse
Steer clear of clarifying shampoos that can strip hair of everything, both the bad and the good, and instead try an apple cider vinegar rinse. We like Bragg Organic Apple Cider Vinegar, which can help balance the scalp's natural pH level, and leave hair looking shinier and healthier over time.
Massage your scalp with vitamin E
We all know how good vitamins are for us, but applying them topically to hair can also help make it stronger, healthier and shinier. Here’s a great trick: buy a bottle of vitamin E capsules, snip off the ends of about six capsules and squeeze the oil into a bowl. Next give yourself a pre-shampoo massage with the oil, which will nourish and hydrate hair strands. Then use your regular shampoo to wash it out.
Use a bristle brush
Bristle brushes seal the cuticle, making sure you lock in maximum shine by creating a completely two-dimensional surface for the light to reflect off. These stiff brushes will also draw natural oils from your roots to the ends of your hair, giving you a natural gloss and shine.
Have regular trims
Regular haircuts are a great way to keep hair looking healthy and shiny. You can book an appointment online or give us a call on 01865 553725.
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Model Ashley Graham shares her red carpet make up look
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Expert winter skincare secrets
Use a sheet mask for extra moisture.
Moisturise day and night!
Don't forget sun cream.
Apply an antioxidant serum.
Hydrate the scalp with a hair mask.
Always carry a lip balm.
How to freshen up your make-up look for Autumn
We love this easy make up tutorial by Zoella who shows us how to wear a strong berry lip for Autumn.