L'Oréal Paris hairstylist Chris Appleton shows you how to use the ultra-versatile and non-greasy Elvive Extraordinary hair oil as a conditioning treatment.
How to use hair oil as a conditioning treatment
3 bargain beauty products celebrities swear by
While most famous women have a glam squad, a team of people, making sure they look good all the time, they also can't help themselves when it comes to bagging a beauty bargain. Here are three High Street products you can buy today that celebrities swear by:
PRODUCT 1: Pond's Cold Cream
Eternally youthful, Kylie Minogue (who recently turned 50!), swears by vintage classic Pond’s Cold Cream.
“It's really changed my skin,' she says. “It's all I really use to look after my skin. It's such an old classic. My mum uses it and it really does work. It's made such a difference.” Buy now: Pond's Cold Cream, Boots
PRODUCT 2: KERASTASE ANTI-FRIZZ MASQUE
Newly married Meghan Markle has already become known for a signature hairstyle.
To keep her mane healthy she swears by Kerastase Nutritive Oleo-Relax Anti-Frizz Masque, which she uses to achieve a smooth, nourished look.
Buy now: Kerastase Anti-Frizz Masque, Amazon
PRODUCT 3: WELEDA SKIN FOOD
Victoria Beckham is a fan of Weleda Skin Food. She says: “What I love about it is that it’s not particularly expensive and you can find it anywhere.
"The formula is so thick and buttery. When I have a tan, I’ll mix it with coconut oil — the same you use to cook with — and cover my entire body with it.”
Buy now: Weleda Skin Food, Holland & Barrett
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How to get volume in your hair
Massage Your Scalp
Your scalp, or more accurately, your hair follicles are key to transforming your fine, limp mane into the glamourous hair of your dreams. Massaging the scalp regularly will increase blood circulation to the follicles and boost the strength of the hair roots and plump up thin hair.
Condition Before Shampooing
Conditioner should always be applied after shampoo right? Wrong! Applying a conditioner to your hair before shampooing might not be the normal routine but if you want to create volume to your hair it works. Although conditioner nourishes hair, it also weighs it down, so shampooing afterwards will remove any heavy residues left by the conditioner and leave your hair feeling clean and bouncy.
If you just can't bring yourself to apply your conditioner before your shampoo, then condition only the tips of your hair after shampooing. This will keep conditioner from weighing down hair from the roots.
Switch Your Parting
Keeping your hair styled in the same way forces it to lay flat on your scalp over time. To achieve an instant lift, switch your parting to the other side every couple of months or every time you have it cut. This will create volume and also change your look slightly.
Blow-Drying Tips
Before you blow dry your hair, spritz volumising texture spray into your locks. Tip your head upside down when hair is still wet. Blow dry your hair in this position until it is 60% dry using a big round brush, as this will redirect the roots and create extra volume. Flip your head upright and continue to blow-dry your hair, using your fingers to pick up your roots. You’ll be left with professional looking big and bouncy hair.
Get The Right Cut
Having your hair cut one length will make hair look its thickest. Too many layers will make hair look stringy. Go for something in-between. Opt for regular trims with us and throw in a few layers to create volume. Book your next appointment here.
Hair Products
Dry Shampoo
Freshly washed hair can often feel too silky and flat. To add volume to clean hair, use dry shampoo on your locks. Flip your head upside down and spritz some dry shampoo all over the roots. Gently rough up your hair, shaking your strands with your fingertips. This will instantly add lift to your hair.
Texture Sprays
Think dry shampoo, hairspray, sea salt spray and backcombing all in one can! Texture sprays are great because they work just as well on freshly washed hair as they do on second or third day hair. A quick spritz on your roots will instantly add lots of volume to your hair without having to backcomb. The beauty of these sprays is that they’re self-setting so once it’s been sprayed on there’s no need for hairspray.
Volumising Styling Powder
This is great for a quick volume fix to your hair. Volumising powders work by creating maximum volume at the roots as each hair strand is texturised by the powder. Simply shake the powder directly into your roots and with your fingertips, massage the powder in to create a big, volumised style.
Backcombing
Backcombing your hair is a sure fire way to create volume and body to even the thinnest of tresses. If done properly, it can create beautiful hold and lift but get it wrong and you could cause some serious damage to your hair. See the step by step guide on How to Backcomb Your Hair for glamorous, volumised hair.
This article was originally featured on the Superdrug.com website.
Your wedding look sorted
With some pretty amazing hair and hat combos at the recent royal wedding, we're feeling inspired.
We love experimenting with up-dos at Pankhurst and Deane so if you have a special event coming up and want to go for something a little bit different book in with us today.
In the meantime, here are some of our favourite looks from Harry and Meghan's big day. Which look was your fave?
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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.
10 cool braids that are really easy to do
Are you bored of your hairstyle and need some inspiration for how to style your hair? Check out this great article by L'Oreal and get experimenting! Read it here.