haircare tips & tricks

Basic Hair Care

1. Use the right hair care products for your specific hair type

If your hair is damaged, dry or colour treated, use hair care products formulated to repair this damage & add much needed shine & resiliency. On the other hand, if your hair is oily, use a deep cleansing shampoo & light conditioner to keep your hair looking it's best. The right products should be at the base of your hair care routine.

6. Choose professional hair colour to compliment your style

Comb your hair with a wide tooth comb when it is wet to prevent breakage. The only time you should use a brush during your hair care routine is when your hair is barely damp or dry.

8. Add texture

By adding texture to your style, through perm or cut you can greatly reduce the time it takes to style & perform your daily hair care routine.  

1. After shampooing, rinse your hair with cool water to seal moisture in the hair shafts.

2. To distribute the natural oils in your hair, bend over and brush your scalp and hair from back to front until the scalp tingles; then massage the scalp with your fingertips.

Brushing your hair backwards helps distribute natural oils, for shine.

3. Towel-dry your hair thoroughly before using a blow dryer. You'll save time and avoid damaging your hair with too much heat.

4. To cut down on static electricity, dampen your hairbrush before brushing.

5. Avoid using a brush on wet hair because it is subject to breakage. Comb out snarls.

6. To perk up permed hair between shampoos, lightly mist your hair with fresh water and push the curls into place with your fingers.

7. Dull, lifeless hair can be a sign of a poor diet. Try cutting down on cholesterol and fats.

8. Wait at least 48 hours after coloring hair to shampoo it. Every time you wet hair you open the cuticle -- so give hair time to seal in the color.

9. Use pomade sparingly to remove static, control flyaway ends, and add a glossy sheen to either straight or curly hair. Apply a very small amount to one hand, and liquefy it between your palms. Then run your hands through the hair. If braiding, apply before braiding and use it for small touch-ups.

10. Use gel after a braid is finished to smooth down loose or uncontrolled hairs. Apply it to your fingertip or to the end of a hairpin, directing it on top of the stray hairs to encourage them back into the braided pattern.

11. Use hair spray to hold the finished design in place. If you want a soft finish but need to control the hair, spray into the palm of your hand and then smooth over the surface of the hair to control flyaway strands.

12. Use a coated rubber band or a soft hair tie to secure ponytails and the ends of a braid to reduce the stress on the hair.

13. Use gel to control hair when you want a "wet" affect. Apply gel sparingly to your hair once styled. To use for braiding, apply it to all of the hair before you braid, or when you want a clean, off-the-face-effect, you can apply it to the perimeter hairline where lengths tend to be shorter.

Your professional hairdresser has all the colouring techniques suitable for your hair. Avoid using home hair colours at home as these are nothing compared to salon colour. This is where you end up with bands or lines throughout your hair, the professionals can match your colour to make it even all the way through.  

7. Use a wide tooth comb when you hair is wet   

2. Get a trim every 6 to 8 weeks

Get a trim every 6 to 8 weeks as part of your regular hair care routine. Even if you are growing your hair longer, it is still vital to make a routine trim a major part of your hair care routine. Snipping ends before they split will keep your hair looking healthy & save you hair care headaches in the end.

3. Use hair care products containing sunscreen

Protect your hair with hair care products that contain sunscreen.

4. Shampoo your hair only when it is dirty

Contrary to popular belief, you do not need to shampoo your hair daily. Doing so can make your hair dry & hard to work with.

5. Turn to a professional for all your hair care needs

Trust your hairdresser, they are the professionals. Don't take advice from friends as this can often cause blunders that end up costing you more money than when you should have gone to the salon in the first place.