3 celebrity haircare secrets every woman needs to know
Ever wondered how celebrities get such shiny, healthy looking hair in spite of all the potential damage of over-styling and dying it?
Well, for one having a professional stylist on the payroll helps, but there are lots of DIY ways you can get your own locks red carpet ready without breaking the bank.
Here are our top three celebrity hair care secrets you can try at home today:
Take your vitamins
Good nutrition is essential for strong, luscious locks. Katy Perry, Gwyneth Paltrow and Jennifer Aniston (pictured) all swear by feeding their hair from the inside out. They know that biotin, also known as B7, which is found in milk and nuts, are the key to healthy hair. This is because it plays an important role in the synthesis of proteins. So it helps to strengthen follicles (and nails!), reduces thinning hair and improves texture. It also has the added benefit of adding moisture to skin. Hello baby face!
Always use protection
Frequent styling and product use can take its toll on your hair leading to dry, brittle strands and breakages. So how do celebs like Cara Delevingne (pictured) get away with changing their style so much and still have great looking hair? By using a protective oil or serum when blow-drying or heat styling, that's how. This helps protect hair from damage and also keeps colour looking more vivid for longer. And the good news? You don’t need a celebrity salary to afford something effective. Actress Emma Watson is a big fan of argan oil and coconut oil to combat dry ends, while Elizabeth Hurley likes to sleep with a blend of conditioner and olive oil in her hair for maximum moisture. Victoria Beckham makes sure she always wears a sun hat during the summer to protect her hair.
Take extra care with long or curly hair
Long and curly hair like Leona Lewis's (pictured) looks great, but it also requires more maintenance. To avoid tangles in the morning, sleep with your hair separated into one or two plaits. Sleep on a silk pillowcase or use a scarf tied around your head to protect the fine hairs around your hairline and prevent further damage. When you wake, mist your hair and gently brush it out. Start at the ends with a paddle brush with soft bristles and comb through the roots. If you have naturally curly hair, condition regularly and, after washing, twist each curl using your fingers to give definition without using heat.
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Victoria Beckham's five minute make up
Five quick and easy ways to avoid frizzy holiday hair
1. INVEST IN A UVA/UVB SUNSCREEN FOR YOUR HAIR
Apply it daily to freshly washed hair, and leave in all day to protect and nourish. Simply twist your hair into a bun or slick it back. Rinse off at night and style as normal.
2. ALWAYS WASH YOUR HAIR AFTER THE POOL
Sea water won't do much damage to your hair overnight but chlorine will, especially if your hair is coloured. In fact if your hair is dyed, swimming in the pool could change the tone of your colour so keep hair tied up when taking the plunge.
3. DON'T OVERSTYLE YOUR HAIR
Holidays are the perfect opportunity to relax your haircare regime. That means messy plaits, headbands or just tying it back in a simple ponytail.
4. USE HAIR OILS TO CALM THE FRIZZ
We like L'Oreal's Elvive Extraordinary Hair Oil to keep our hair frizz-free. Buy it here.
5. BOOK IN FOR A COLOUR, CUT OR TREATMENT WHEN YOU'RE BACK
Restore your hair to its former glory with a chop, colour or conditioning treatment at Pankhurst and Deane. Just give us a call or use our contact form to book your next appointment.
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Our favourite hair looks at this year's Met Gala
From Gigi Hadid's 60s inspired look (above), to Britain's own Rosie Huntington-Whiteley's classic up-do and American actress Emma Stone's soft waves and side ponytail, we're in LOVE with the Met Gala hair looks this year. Click on the carousel gallery to see all the styles.
Which one is your favourite?