Beauty Tips
KEEP YOUR HAIR SHINY & HEALTY
I have 5 recomendded rules for the shine and health of hair
1. Say yes to hair serum.
Shine serums are available that have been specially formulated to give frizzy or unruly hair a sleek sheen. Find some great options at your local drugstore, beauty supply store, or hair salon. These products moisturize your hair with a light concentration of oils or silicone. It's important not to use too much serum, because it can weigh hair down, but if you feel you need more moisture, go ahead and add a bit more.
2. Use a leave-in conditioner.
Regular conditioners are great, but if you really want to pump up the shine, Shorter recommends adding a leave-in conditioner to your routine. These come in both spray-on and lotion forms. Apply them the same way you do shine serum (see tip No. 1).
3. Wash with cool water.
Beware of hot water! It can dry out your hair and leave it dull. Instead, after shampooing and conditioning, rinse with cool water. "It closes the cuticle," explains Shorter. "And that allows light to reflect off the hair, producing lots of shine."
4. Be smart about blow-drying.
As you're blow-drying your hair, direct the dryer's nozzle down the hair shafts as you hold each section of hair with a round brush. Finish by pressing the "cool" button on your hair dryer - the cool air produces a reflective effect similar to that of a cool-water rinse after shampooing.
5. Spray on the shine.
When your hair is dry, finish your look with a spray-on shine product. Shorter recommends spray mists made by Ojon and Pantene. Whether it comes in a pump bottle or aerosol can, a shine spray can be misted onto dry hair - no matter what texture it is - to give it an extra glistening effect.
COLOR TREATMENT
Here are another set of simple 5 rules for helping keep your hair color fresher longer!
1. Shampoo and Condition: It's perfectly natural to want to have clean hair, but as a rule of thumb, most dying products call for you NOT to shampoo for a period of time before you dye. This allows the color to better adhere to the built up oils in your hair. One thing you can do a few days before you dye is submit your hair to a deep conditioning, as this will add a ton of moisture that the dye loves.
2. Choose a Suitable Color: Going the complete opposite of your natural hair color is incredibly daring, but it also means that you will need to re-dye as soon as your original roots start showing. Going with a color that is in the ballpark of your natural color will make the finished look hold that much longer.
3. Be Aware of the Weather: A lot of people go for a big color change ahead of a new season or an upcoming vacation. The sun in particular can dry out your hair and fade the color that you have added, so stay out of it as much as humanly possible.
4. Select the Right Products: If you do need to be in the sun, you can choose products that have sunscreen built right in. You should be playing close attention to the products you use after coloring anyways, always opting for those that are designed for colored hair.
5. Water Temperature: Hot water is not the best for any type of hair, but it can be particularly damaging to hair that has been given the color treatment. Cooler water is definitely the way to go when it comes time to shampoo and condition your hair, and we can almost guarantee that you will feel as good as your hair looks after getting the cold treatment.
STYLE YOUR HAIR DAILY
Step #1: Brush Your Hair
It may seem like the obvious thing to do, but maybe what you didn't know is that brushing keeps your hair tangle free and distributes its natural oils throughout the hair. This promotes healthy growth and shine.
Step #2: Wash Your Hair
How often you wash your hair depends on your hair type and texture. Work out what's best for you by seeing how your hair reacts to washing and hair care products, and develop a schedule from there. For instance:
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Your hair is coarse/dry if it often feels brittle- this means you only need to wash it every second or third day.
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Your hair is fine/oily if it feels greasy the day after you wash it- this means you need to wash it daily.
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Your hair is normal if you wash it one day and it's not too greasy the next- this means you can get away with washing it every other day.
Shampoo Tips
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Remember to shampoo in small, circular movements; don't forget to target dirt collecting areas such as the nape of your neck.
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Massaging your scalp will increase blood flow which encourages growth and will stimulate your hair's natural oils (producing shiny locks).
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Coarse/dry hair will benefit from hydrating shampoos.
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Fine/oily hair should be washed with a clear shampoo (one that doesn't look creamy).
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Normal hair can use just about any type of shampoo- just remember to always use good quality products for the best results.
Conditioner Tips
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Similar to body lotion for your skin, conditioner is moisturizer for your hair and will keep your strands hydrated and manageable.
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For an even application use your hands and a wide-toothed comb.
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If you've got coarse/dry hair try a hydrating conditionerand apply it right from your roots to your ends.
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For fine/oily hair use a lightweight conditioner and avoid putting it on your roots (evenly distribute it from the mid-lengths to the ends).
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For normal hair you can use just about any kind of conditioner, applied from your roots to your ends also.
Step #3: Apply Hair Styling Products
If you have a hairstyle that needs to use hair products- hairspray for hold, wax for hold and shine, or serum for shine and to maintain fly-away pieces- then don't use too much! You might end up weighing your hair down and reducing its volume, or just making it greasy and dirty. Often less is more.
Also, don't forget to protect your hair. If you style your hair with a hair straightener or blow-dryer, it's very important to protect your hair with heat protecting products, and to give your hair a break every few days from the stress of using hair accessories and hairstyling tools.
Step #4: Style Your Hair
Everyone styles their hair, whether they're elaborate updos, professional looking hairdos for work, or casual wash-and-wear looks. Styling is required daily and should be done as gently as possible.
Step #5: Brush Your Hair Again at Night
Brushing your hair again at night will help you to untangle any knots that made their way into your locks during the day.
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