How to have a good hair day - every day

How you wash your hair and the kind of products you use and styling you do plays a big part in how healthy it is.

If you want to know the secret of always having a good hair day, read on.

Wash oily hair more frequently

How often you wash your hair should be based on how much oil your scalp produces. So if your scalp is oily, you may need to wash it every day. If you have dyed hair, it may be drier, so you may want to wash it less frequently. As you get older, your scalp makes less oil, so you may not need to shampoo as often. But if you see flakes in your hair, this is a sign that you may not be shampooing enough - and it can lead to dandruff.

Concentrate shampoo on the scalp

When you wash your hair, concentrate on the scalp, rather than washing the whole head, as this can create flyaway hair that is dull and coarse.

Use conditioner after every shampoo

Using conditioner can improve the look of damaged or weathered hair by increasing shine, decreasing static electricity, improving strength and offering some protection from harmful UV rays. Put the conditioner on the tips of the hair. Because conditioners can make fine hair look limp, they only should be used on the ends of the hair - not on the scalp.

Choose a shampoo and conditioner formulated specifically for your hair type

For example, if you color your hair, use a shampoo for color-treated hair. If your hair is damaged or chemically treated, consider a “2-in-1” shampoo. Regardless of cost, many shampoo and conditioner brands provide the same benefits.

If you want to guarantee a good hair day every day make your next appointment with us! Just call 01865 553725 and we’ll book you in.

How do I take care of my blonde curly hair?

Being blonde and curly are two things that need just that little bit extra attention when it comes to hair care.

Here are our top tips for looking after your colour and curls.

Shampoo sparingly

Over-washing curly hair can strip it of the natural oils you need to keep it healthy, shiny and hydrated. Opt for colour enhancing purple shampoos. Click here to read about our pick of the best.

Condition like crazy

Coloured hair, as well as curl, need extra moisture, so invest in some quality deep conditioner and try and do a hair mask once a week.

Over avoid-styling

Heated styling tools like hairdryers, straighteners and curlers really play havoc with hair, so try to minimise how often you do this, and keep the heat setting low.

How can I get shiny hair? Five products to get that glossy look

Four easy tips for healthy, gorgeous hair

Summer hair tip 1: Start with a trim

Not only will it get rid of split ends and instantly make hair look healthier, it’ll make you feel - and look - great. Call us on 01865 553725 or email Emma at Emma.pankhurst7@icloud.com to make an appointment.

Tip 2: Shield your hair from the sun with a hat

Yes, it sounds simple, but protecting your strands with a hat is an easy way to keep hair healthy.

Tip 3: Invest in a moisturising shampoo and conditioner

We love L’Oreal Paris Power Moisture Hydrating Shampoo and L'Oreal Paris EverPure Sulfate-Free Color Care System Moisture Conditioner. Talk to us in the salon about our L’Oreal range of moisturising shampoos and conditioners.

Tip 4: Ditch the hot tools

Hair styling tools can be damaging at the best of times, but when the heat is on, give your hair a break by letting hair dry naturally.

How to keep your healthy pregnancy hair after having a baby

It won’t be long before Meghan Markle welcomes her first child, and she’s certainly glowing even more than usual. We’ve always been a fan of her amazing hair, and pregnancy has made it even more luscious and healthy looking.

What’s the deal with pregnancy hair?

Trichologist Jane Mayhem explains: “Hair loss and thinning is one of the most common complaints of women following pregnancy, with most women experience some sort of hair loss after giving birth. It is the fluctuating hormone levels during pregnancy and following child birth are the primary cause of thinning for new mothers. 

“What many people don’t realise this that during pregnancy, women will often find that they will have a much full head of hair as the anagen cycle, or growth cycle, of the hair is prolonged.”

How it works 

Jane says: “The increased levels of hormones during pregnancy can cause the growth cycle of the hair to increase, meaning the hair is less frequently renewed and replaced at the site of the follicle, and women will experience thicker and shiner hair. 

“I find that most women will experience some level of increased volume by around the six-month mark.

“Hair normally grows at a rate of around 1cm each month and marginally faster during pregnancy. However the most significant change that pregnant women will experience will be in volume due to the change in growth cycle and reduced hair fall.”

Extra boost

Jane explains: “The folic acid that many expectant mothers take before they fall pregnant can also help to improve and stabilise hair growth patterns. It's important to remember that simply using certain products can enhance the volume of hair significantly.

“During pregnancy women will experience less of the imbalances in hormones that you would associate with your monthly cycle causing more regulatory oil secretions, resulting in gorgeous glossy locks. There are more of hormones that have the positive effects on hair skin and mood.”

Hair loss post pregnancy (and how to avoid it)  

“When the hormone levels decrease after child birth, the growth and thickness of the hair will also decrease. This hair loss can be more common than people think and I do quite frequently see patients who are concerned about post pregnancy hair loss and/or thinning.

“In terms of how to prevent this, there is no quick fix for this kind of problem. However, there are certain steps that can be taken to improve the condition and growth of hair.

“Heat is one of the biggest factors which causes damage to your hair. So regardless of whether or not you are pregnant, excessive blow drying and use of heated styling appliances can be the make or break of your hair- literally! 

“This is particularly the case in the months following pregnancy when hair is at its most fragile.

“As well as this, maintaining a balanced diet can help boost the strength of hair. Keratin is the fibrous protein in hair and nails which is the main structural element. 

“Therefore, a diet consisting of protein rich foods will naturally boost the keratin and consequently, strength of hair. Also ensure Iron levels are maintained through adding more Iron rich foods regularly. Some women have noticed less hair fall if they breastfeed but there is little research in this.”

This is an edited version of an article originally in the Daily Mail.

Best hair products for shiny healthy hair

January is all about self care and looking after ourselves again after a month of mainlining wine, cheese, chocolate and Christmas dinners.

And what better (and easier) way than to start from the top. We’ve come up with some of the best products out there to give your hair a healthy shine boost. Let us know which ones are your favourites!

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How to give your hair a January detox

Drink water

Yeah yeah, we know it’s boring but water really is one of the key ways to keep your body - and therefore you hair - hydrated.

Not only will it have your hair shining and skin sparkling in no time, it’ll help reduce hangover time, too.

Hydrate your hair

Invest in some hydrating shampoo and conditioner like the Matrix Biolage HydraSource range.

As a L’Oreal salon, we stock and sell lots of amazing products including Matrix Biolage.

Ditch the crap

Not an easy request we know, but booze, fags and coffee are all nutrient-poor and damage the hair and body.

Food full of vitamins and minerals support healthy hair. Ot try a hair supplement like Vitabiotics Perfectil.

Get a trim

Cutting off split ends and having a fresh cut can not only make you look and feel great, it gets rid of damage and helps new hair to grow.

Book your appointment by calling 01865 553725 or click on the ‘book a haircut’ button, below.

Five ways to avoid hat hair this winter

Make sure your hair is completely dry

It sounds obvious but if you put your hat on wet hair you’re going to create some funky looking new style when you take it off!

Choose your hat carefully

A coarse beanie will frizz up your hair more than a smoother one — which is why cashmere, silk, or angora are the best picks.

Make sure your beanie fits

The tighter the beanie, the worse the hat hair.

Reduce static

Reduce static by making sure your hair is nice and moisturised before throwing on a hat. Cutting back on heat tools helps with this, as does a good hair oil or moisturising cream.

Style your hair pre-hat

Try a low ponytail or loose plaits to minimise the dreaded hat hair.

Miracle moisture makers to restore dry Autumn hair

Central heating, blow-drying and even wearing a hat to keep warm (which can rub against and damage hair fibres) can mean that in Autumn our hair looks and feels more brittle and dry than usual. To counteract this seasonal dilemma, here are our top moisture makers to try today:

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