Choosing Best Hair Color

There are really only two nonsurgical ways that you can suddenly change your appearance. You can either get a stylish new haircut or you can give yourself a brand new hair color. Since it is impossible to glue your hair back on after it has been cut, I recommend you dye your hair the next time you need to change something in your life.



Pick a Color

Once you have made the decision to change the color of your hair, all you have left to do is pick the color.

It probably goes without saying that you need to choose a hair color that matches your skin tone and complexion. Since your hair is always going to be right next to your face, the last you want or need to do is dye it a color that clashes so badly with your complexion that you constantly look washed out and ill.

The best way to determine if a hair color suits you is to hold the sample photo printed on the box next to your face and get the opinion of two or three different people.

If you want to go for something that is both bright and sexy, you should select a shade of red hair coloring. One of the things that is so great about red hair dye is that there is a shade that works for almost every type of hair and complexion.

Longevity

Once you have selected a hair color, you have to decide how long you will want to live with the look. There are three basic types of hair dyes: ones that wash out right away, semi-permanent ones that are good for about a dozen shampoos, and permanent ones that take several months to fade.

The advantage to the hair dyes that wash out and the semi-permanent dyes is that if you select a color and realize that you hate it once it is in your hair, you don’t have to wait a long time to change it. You can just wash it down the drain. Permanent dyes look great and usually come with a really great conditioner that makes your hair feel soft and supple.

If you use a permanent hair coloring, you will have to wait a minimum of twenty-eight days before you can color it again.

How To Coloring Your Beautiful Hair?

To choose a hair color that suits you best is very important. Some of the factors that should be taken into your consideration are; complexion, skin tone, and the color of eyes. For example, if you have a cool skin tone you should opt for cool colors and if you have a warm complexion you should wear warm shades.



If you do not wish to experiment too much you can stick to a variation of your hair color. In other words, if you have brown hair you can choose to highlight it with lighter or darker shades of brown. This is also convenient when your hair starts growing out at the roots as it will not be a very different shade.

Hair colors are available in semi-permanent, permanent, single process and deposit only color treatments. You can choose a type based on your particular needs. A temporary color washes out immediately, while a semi-permanent color fades away within six months, thus allowing you to have a longer trial.

A permanent color is long lasting but does fade away and completely disappears as the hair grows out. A semi-permanent hair color is mostly used to cover grey hair and is partly temporary. Single process hair color refers to the coloring process where color is deposited in the hair in one step. A deposit only color treatment is one which dumps the color on the hair.

There are a number of factors you should keep in mind when selecting a hair color. Be sure to do a strand test to check whether the color suits you and that you are not allergic to the dye. If you do not like the color, you can adjust it or change it. You should understand the fundamentals of hair coloring before attempting to color your own hair.

The instructions should be followed. It goes beyond applying a color to your hair. If you are not sure how best to go about dying your hair, it best that you visit a salon and let the professionals take care of it for you.

Hair Color Effect

One of the biggest reason women are afraid to take the leap into a new hair color is because they are afraid in the end the color will end up damaging their hair. If you’re one of those women don’t be afraid because if your color is done the right way you will not damage your hair.



Of course each case is different, but if you overprocess your hair and are using color incorrectly you do risk damaging your locks. Which is why I always suggest getting your hair professionally colored. Things such as color, relaxers, flat irons combined can really mess up your hair. Especially if you use these items on a daily basis. In order to prevent damage from happening you should get process done every 4-6 weeks, and color highlights every 2-3 months. You should always try to moisturize your colored treated hair with color treated shampoo and conditioner and always get hair masks or deep conditioner treatments at least once or twice a week to keep your hair healthy.

Regrow Thinning Hair

Give your hair a strong scalp massage every day, preferably twice a day, for about 15 minutes. Do this by taking your prong hairbrush and rubbing it all around your scalp in circular movements. Really massage it. Doing this gets the blood flowing into your follicles, which is necessary for hair growth.

Every night, brush your hair with your boar bristle hairbrush. Start at the roots and brush downward to the ends of your hair. This will pull the hair's oils to the ends, making the hair nourished and healthy. 100 strokes.

Keep this routine up and your hair will be healthy and strong, and you will see a significant regrowth of your hair in no time!

Head Massage

It is actually a lot of work to keep the body healthy as you age because more and more toxins accumulate and old energy should be released daily. Even without the beginning signs of aging there are many practices you can undertake to prevent ailments and conditions that tend to occur later in life such as baldness.

Shiro Abhyanga, Head massages, are a perfect end or beginning to any day. In the Ayurvedic medicinal system from India this treatment is said to maintain health and wellness. They can be given in the traditional way massaging the shoulders, (arms, hands), neck, scalp, face and ears. Also, a scalp massage can be incorporated into a body massage or even used as part of a self-healing modality.



I have long hair and because I am active and sweat a lot I tend to pull my hair back often. Because of this constant tying of the hair and restriction I felt at times my hair had become weak and fallen out excessively. Hearing my story, my friend recommended head massage and since then I have been doing scalp massages weekly in the shower.

Hair loss can result from stress, illness, poor circulation, genetics or age. Head massages are a way to prevent or restrict hair loss. Not everyone will benefit from this practice; results will depends on how far along hair loss has developed before you begin the treatments, how often you engage in this massage, how thoroughly it is undertaken and your body’s unique composition.

A healthy scalp should be encouraged from childhood and head massage techniques can be taught to calm the mind, body and spirit.

I incorporate a head massage from time to time while teaching yoga and people love it! A nice head massage provides relaxation and eliminates fatigue from mental and physical stress. Working along the top three charkas it helps put the whole body in alignment.

Other benefits of head massages are increased energy and mental clarity and better sleep. As with any new practice give yourself time to repeat the process to experience all the benefit.

There are many different herbs you can add to your oil to promote healthy hair. Such as: the essential oil of rosemary, which is invigorating for the scalp or sandalwood, which is warming. Choose one of the two since they are not good in combination. Henna helps create shiny hair. Brahmi herbs help to revitalize nerves and brain cells.

Gather a few items for your head massage:
- Any kind of vegetable oil; such as: coconut, olive, almond or sesame. Sesame oil contains phosphorous and calcium that benefits the hair shaft and is the traditional oil used in India.
- Any of the herbs that were aforementioned
- Towel
- Low back chair

To Begin Head Massage:

The massage starts at the top of the crown using small, circular motions with your thumbs and fingers. You can apply varied pressures finding something suitable for you. Work your way slowly down and out each side of the skull. Go back to the top of the skull and keep moving down and out until the entire skull is invigorated.
Apply pressure with the base of the palms and then massage the temporal lobes which relaxes the senses of hearing and vision.
Pull the hair from the root upward which loosens the scalp and increases the circulation at the scalp.
Next, work down the base of the neck on both sides.
Continue with the shoulders, warming the trapezious muscles. Then you will move out along the arms and down into the hands.

Take your time and massage with the intention of relaxation it will greatly increase the enjoyment and effectiveness of your massage.
This can be a self-massage: you would use one hand for the opposite side at a time.
Most treatments last about a half hour.

Scalp Massage to Prevent Hair Loss

A common medical problem is hair loss. Millions of people all over the world are putting their efforts to stop their hair loss. How ever, most of them did not spend a couple of minutes learning what the reasons behind their hair loss are and how to handle this problem properly. Read this article to learn the basics about hair, hair loss and hair loss treatments.

One important fact to know is that an average scalp has about 150,000 hair follicles and hairs, in them more than 90% of them grow continuously. Hairs arise from these hair follicles that are present in the scalp. When these scalp pores (hair follicles) gets blocked, it leads to hair fall or growth of bad textured hairs.

Causes of Hair Loss

There may be many reasons behind hair loss. So it's tough to list all of them here. This article will tell you only the major causes which are normally seen.

Hormonal Imbalance- One major cause of hair loss may be the hormonal imbalance brought on by something like a thyroid disease. Correcting a hormonal imbalance like the excess of androgens or estrogens could cause hair loss.

Genetic- Another big cause of hair loss is the genes being passed on from generation to generation.

Pregnancy- Many women begin to lose hairs a few months after pregnancy due to the imbalance in their hormones. This is usually cured on its own several months after the hormones return to normal.

Long Illness- Another common causes of hair loss is a long illness or a very stressful period of family strife. Stress can cause many problems with your body with one being the excessive loss of hair.

Infections- Certain types of fungal infections or degenerative diseases can also cause hair loss. To overcome the fungal infections that cause hair loss, you need to purchase an anti-fungal shampoo or lotion.

Poor diet- Lack of vitamins and minerals in your diet also leads to hair loss. You diet should contain proper nutrients to help you hairs grow healthy and keeps them strong.

Diet to Prevent and Cure Hair Loss

Protein is a vital food element required by all human beings and serves to the body in many ways. Natural sources of protein are milk, buttermilk, yogurt, soyabean, eggs, cheese, meat and fish. Normally 60 grams is required for women, between 80 to 90 grams for men and 80 to 100 grams of protein for adolescent boys and girls.

Hair problems like falling of hairs and premature graying of hairs may be caused by deficiency of some of B Vitamins, iron, copper and iodine.

A well balanced diet containing an adequate quantity of vegetable seeds, nuts green leafy vegetables, fresh fruits, egg and milk should taken when a person tends to lose hair.

Prevent Hair Loss through Scalp Massage



An effective method to prevent hair fall and to promote hair growth is scalp massage. It's easy, safe and free from side effects. Massage your scalp regularly for 5 to 10 minutes. Massage gently with the help of your finger tips. One thing should always be kept in mind that never massages your wet hairs. Allow it to dry by itself or blow it dry.

Scalp massage improves the blood circulation of the scalp thereby supporting the proper nutrition to the scalp. Secondly it helps in getting rid of dead cells and improves the hygiene of scalp and hairs. These methods in turn help in supplying nutrition to the hair follicles and leads to hair grown. Massage also helps in opening blocked scalp pores (hair follicles) and thus promoting hair growth.

Though massage is very essential to achieve hair growth but the massage should be done with the help of some nutrient and supplement that are essential for hair growth. These can be hair oils, hair creams and hair packs etc.

Disclaimer: This article is not meant to provide health advice and is for general information only. Always seek the insights of a qualified health professional before embarking on any health program.

Hair Care Myths

For those with extremely oily hair who shampoo twice a day, cut back to once. Wash your hair less often; if you shampoo daily, try every other day. It takes two to three weeks for your scalp to adjust the amount of oil it produces. If your hair feels uncomfortably oily in the meantime, wear a ponytail or a thick headband―and think about what you’ll do with all that extra time in the morning.



Use just two shampoos! You might have heard that hair can become “bored” with a shampoo and conditioner if you’ve used them for too long. And it’s true that hair can seem lifeless after a month or more of the same routine. A buildup of conditioners may be the culprit, says salon owner Johnny Lavoy, but “the good news is that you don’t need to fill your bathroom with four bottles of shampoo to rotate every week. Using a clarifying shampoo twice a month or so should correct the problem.”

If your hair is looking more like a wire fox terrier’s than a champion golden retriever’s, you should consider your eating habits. Biotin, a B vitamin found in many whole grains, liver, rice, milk, and egg yolks, “is a key vitamin to make your hair stronger,” says dermatologist Marianne O’Donoghue. Omega-3 fatty acids and vitamins E and A can also have an impact on the overall health of the scalp. They can be found in fish, vegetables―oh, and kibble.

Hair Damage

What caused your hair to look thin? Discoloured or aged? Factors such as styling appliances and vigorous brushing, as well as sun damage, colouring and hormonal imbalances will all contribute to ageing your hair. We've found the best way to manage bad hair so you'll only end up with healthy, luscious hair every day.



Styling tools

Problem: Too much blow-drying or straightening can leave hair dry, thin and brittle. Unprotected heat styling draws out moisture from the hair cells making it age
a lot quicker than normal.

Solution: Always apply a thermal styling aid before using any heat appliances, and never use an iron or curling tongs on wet hair. To give your hair a break, let it dry naturally from time to time.

Colouring and highlights

Problem: Colouring, highlighting and bleaching hair too much can dry it out and cause breakage. Stick to the same hair colourist and never put colour over colour.

Solution: To stop hair from discolouring, use a maintaining shampoo and conditioner to keep your natural colour vibrant and to help artificial colour from fading. For best results, apply a protecting treatment once a week.

Hormones

Problem: Hormones not only affect our skin but they affect our hair as well. Whether you're going through puberty, a menstrual cycle, on a contraceptive pill or have started menopause - locks will become oily as your hormones produce excess sebum.

Solution: There is really nothing you can do that will stop your hormones from ageing your hair, but by colouring hair, you can dry it out so that it's not always looking oily and limp.

Pollution

Problem: The fumes of environmental pollution and smoke can leave your hair dull and smelly.

Solution: Like your hormones, there's very little you can do to prevent pollution from damaging your hair. You can wash it daily with a detoxifying shampoo and conditioner, which is especially good if you're a smoker. Also apply a treatment that's packed with vitamins and antioxidants.

Stress

Problem: Stress ages your locks, causing it to grey and, in extreme cases, fall out.

Solution: To reduce stress from affecting your hair, gently massage conditioner into your scalp and apply a scalp mask once a week to increase the blood circulation, which will help to reduce hair loss.

Poor diet

Problem: If you're not eating a healthy balanced diet, high in protein or iron-rich foods, your hair will eventually become thin, which can cause premature hair loss.

Solution: Eat a well-balanced diet, and if your iron levels are low, take a good multivitamin supplement. Also, use thickening shampoos and conditioners every day, which should help to combat thinning. Use styling products that add more volume to your hair.

Sun and swimming

Problem: Salt water and chlorine will dry your hair out, causing it to break, and it can also discolour hair, especially if it's bleached.

Solution: When out in the sun, slather on a sun-protecting mask to your hair that locks in the moisture. Wear a sun hat at all times and invest in a swimming cap for diving in to the ocean.

Split ends

Problem: Most people think that having long hair means you never have to cut it. But regular trims will help to prevent your hair from splitting at the ends.

Solution: Visit your hairdresser every six to eight weeks to cut off dead ends that may be splitting. While you're at the hairdresser's, ask for a heavy-duty salon treatment to revitalise your locks.

Pregnancy

Problem: While most women find their hair is thick and healthy during pregnancy, the opposite can happen after giving birth, especially while breastfeeding. Many of the nutrients go to the baby leaving mum with weak hair.

Solution: Make sure you continue to eat a healthy, well-balanced diet high in protein, and check with your doctor if you can take any multivitamin supplements while you're breastfeeding.

Tips for Braids Hair

Treat your scalp to an invigorating fingertip massage and sponge the braids themselves.



You’ll find that a silk or satin scarf wrapped around your head at night keeps your braids neat; avoid using cotton as it tends to draw out your braids’ natural oils.

Some braided styles should not really be washed (such as corkscrew braids), get the green light from your hair braiding stylist before proceeding. Know when to end a good thing.

You may be tempted to keep those glamorous braids in forever, but remember that it’s unhealthy to keep your braided hairstyle for more than two months.

When braids or weaves are removed, allow afro hair to rest first before relaxing the hair. Essential - trimming between braiding.

Hair Pouf Up

Every woman needs a little volume in her hair. Weather you add some hairspray, a little gel or mousse, you always need to get
that extra volume.

Why, you ask? Limp hair doesn’t look good on anyone. It hangs around the face, throwing everything off balance.

A little volume does good to your facial features, not to mention you’ll have fab hair.

A great volumising tip is a pretty pouf. To get this look, tease the top quarter of your hair with a stiff toothbrush (make sure it’s unused!). The bristles on the toothbrush are perfect for teasing your hair.

Sweep that section back, tuck the ends under and secure it at the base with crisscrossing bobby pins.And voila, you’re all set to go out and look fabulous!

Instantly Sexy Hair

You can use your hair as the true weapon wherever you are; forget clothes and accessories, your hair holds more seduction power than anything else. Here’s how to make the best of your mane:

Dare to go Off Center

A hair part right down the middle can be bland and unflattering. A low side part looks great on all face shapes, so don’t be afraid to try it. Take a rattail comb to draw a line from the hairline at the outer corner of one eyebrow diagonally back to to the center of the crown. This will give your hair a very sultry look in the front and everything will stay balanced and in place.

Condition, Condition, Condition

Conditioning is the most important step in having healthy hair. Before shampooing, slather on a deep conditioning treatment to your hair and leave it on for 10 minutes. Rinse, shampoo, and finish off with your regular conditioner. This will make your hair super soft and manageable. Do this once or twice a week to keep up the shine and softness.

Sexy, Just-Woke-Up Hair



Sexy, just woke-up-hair can be achieved so easily. Just flip your hair upside down and give it a good shake. Flip it back over and scrunch your hair at the crown. Finish off with finger-combing your ends and lightly applying a shine cream to your strands.

Go Brunette

Brunettes - it’s your year! A rich cocoa hue has a dramatic quality that you can’t get from any other light shade. If you’re a natural blonde though, I don’t necessarily suggest switching so dramatically, but do go up one shade at a time. Try L’Oreal Paris Feria in Sparkling Amber.

Fake a Wind Machine

Standing in front of a wind machine or a fan, will bring your hair out in all of its glory, but unfortunately, we can’t walk around with someone holding a fan in front of us. So instead, do the next best thing: layers. If you have medium to thick hair, ask your stylist for choppy layers all the way around your head. If you have thin hair, just ask for a few chin-grazing pieces at the front.

Sweet Hair

Next time you spritz yourself with your favorite perfume, think about applying it to the nape of your neck and also a little bit into your hair. So next time you flip your hair around, you’ll be giving everyone a tiny dose of your sweet fragrance.

Chopsticks



There is nothing sexier than a low chignon topped off with the secretary/oriental touch. Next time you reach for your scrunchie, put it away and stick a pencil or a chopstick in your bun.

How to Get Beautiful Hair

Most of us tend to have bad hair days here and there, but there are tons of ways to fix that and what’s even more, you can fix almost any hair problem in the comfort of your own home. So here are your top 10 ways to avoid bad hair and get beautiful, shiny hair.

1. A Little Baking Soda Goes a Long Way

Baking soda has been proven again and again to do magic tricks. This time, use it with your shampoo. Sprinkle a quarter-sized amount of baking soda into your palm and mix it with your shampoo. Lather and rinse. The baking soda helps to remove builtup residue from styling products and will also make your hair super soft and shiny.

2. Scratch the Surface

We don’t always have time in the am to go for a full wash, blowdry and style. One trick you can do is just wash your bangs and put the rest of your hair in a messy bun or a ponytail. This way, your bangs will look nice and clean at least and the rest is history.

3. Throw in a Bun and a Headband

For those blah hair days where your hair just can’t seem to want to stay put, throw it all in a bun and add a chic skinny headband. Your hair will look stylish even though it’s a big mess.

4. Volumize

This is a really quick and simply volumizing trick. Turn your head upside down and spray a volumizing hairspray onto the roots of your hair. Add more volume by slowly crunching your mane and flip it back over. It’ll give you tons of volume, just make sure you tame the surface.

5. Goodbye Greasy Roots

This is a simple trick you can use anywhere, and it’s almost always guaranteed to work. Just sprinkle some baby powder into your palms and work it through your roots. The powder will absorb the oil, leaving your hair super soft and silky.

6. Revamp Your Hair

You know your hair never looks as good as it did the first day you washed it. So here’s something that might help you get your hair back to its day of glory. Let’s say you washed your hair yesterday, but it’s not looking so glamorous today. When you take a shower (today), put on a shower cap. The heat from the shower will make your hair softer and more manageable.

7. Bumpits

Bumpits are little inserts you put in your hair to add volume and depth to flat, limp hair. Just put them in and see your hair transform!

8. Ballerina Bun

For those messy hair days, put your hair up in a pretty ballerina bun, let those fringes go and add a pair of dangling earrings and some lip gloss. This will draw the attention away from your hair and onto your face.

9. Shine Treatment

A shine treatment will work for even the dryest hair out there. Just coat hair with a shine treatment, cover in plastic, leave it on for a half hour and rinse out.

10. Make a Huge Difference

Make a huge difference in your hairstyle simply by moving your part. So if your hair is parted at the middle, try a side part: you won’t believe the difference until you try it!

Fixing a hair color mistake

Never try to fix or adjust hair color by yourself—this is the time for a professional colorist!

The earlier you get the professional colorist involved, the better chance we will get you back to normal, with little cost or hassle. The more you attempt on your own, the less likely that our team of colorist can help, and if a Salon Blast hair colorist can do it, it will be less damaging, with great looking results.

Hair bleaching

Hair bleaching had a big resurgence in popularity after Marilyn Monroe became a cultural icon. Usually this is a two-step process. First the hair is bleached and then a hair color toner is applied. This results in softer hair texture.

COOL Colors Hair

Naturally, cool people should avoid gold, yellow, red and bronze tones, which have a tendency to make you look sallow and drawn. The best hair color shades, depending on your skin tone, are shiny raven-wing blacks, cool ash browns, and cool blondes in shades ranging from mink to platinum and icy white. You're fortunate to be able to wear many exciting "unnatural" colors . . . lipstick reds, burgundies, and orchids, for a more daring look.

How to Make Your Hair Looks Perfect

When you were on your first date, you would want to make sure that you looked perfect. This would include wearing clothes that were smart and elegant, making sure that your skin was clean and that you looked fresh and healthy and also you would make sure that your hair was also very clean and looked attractive.

But could imagine if you arrived for your first date, you saw a quick reflection of your hair and it was an absolute mess! Straight away you would run to the bathroom to make any necessary adjustments in order to make sure that your looked presentable and attractive.

Hair care is a booming business and a lot of people do take care in the appearance of their hair and are prepared to spend a great deal of money for it to look its very best all the time.
A good hair care routine does need to be in place as the hair is exposed to many elements of the weather and also pollution, so it does attract a lot of grime and dirt.

There are some habits however that can also have its toll on a persons hair, such as smoking and excessive drinking. Smoking first of all is going to make your hair smell and drinking too much alcohol will cause your skin and hair to become dehydrated. The same also applies to the range of styling products that are available and these try are generally chemical based, and cause the hair to become damaged and also the scalp.

It is important to take care of the hair as it is the face and body. The hair and also the skin does need to be nourished as often as possible, in order to prevent the hair from becoming weak, brittle and even from falling out.

When it comes to buying beauty care products a shampoo you need to be using a product that is going to be effective in helping the hair to get rid of the grime and dirt that it has collected.

Any shampoo is not just there to keep it clean but to keep it moisturized also, as you do not hair that is dry, as this would be difficult to manage.

Also make sure that you are buying a hair care shampoo that is specific to your hair type, such as a shampoo for dandruff, oily hair or damaged hair.

The ingredients within these products are designed to help restore the hair to its natural pH level, so make sure that you are using products for your specific hair type.

If you want to further moisturize your hair and scalp then you should use a deep cleansing conditioner. Before you condition your hair make sure that it is already clean and massage this deep into the roots of the roots and also massage the scalp. Leave the conditioner on for a few minutes and then rinse with cold water.

Treat your hair with respect and this means to not be excessive with the styling products that are available, or the heat treatments that can be used to either curl or straighten your hair. Excessive heat is another reason why hair can become damaged and also brittle.

Black Hair Treatments

If you naturally have thin hair density then it is advisable for you not to use any styling hair products as it may lead to hair fall.

The density is the quantity of banks on your head. It can be thick,
average or thin. The average density of the black hair can vary some
share between 50,0000 to 110.000 banks.

Caring for thick density black hair may cause little trouble, as the density of the hair is thick. While washing, consider parting your hair into sections so that it becomes easy to wash your hair. One should use products to soften the hair or to make it smooth.

Medium density hair type of black hair is more suitable for styling.

A part inclines on taking care of care of black hair:

• Styling and regularly using different products will damage the hair.
• Regularly condition it and moisturise it to increase the softness of the black hair.
• Try not to use blow dryers as it heats up the hair causes damage to them.
• One should regularly use heat oils for black hair care.
• If one suffers with frequent broken ends then he should use protein rich conditioners to increase the strength of the hair.
• Avoid over stretching of the hair.
• Hair should be only combed when they are wet.
• While washing your hair rub them only in one direction
• Oil your scalp regularly before washing it with the shampoo.
• Massage you hair with the oil properly
• One should not rub the hair dry with the towel.
• Use separate shampoo and a separate conditioner for your black hair care.

Quick Hair Care Fixes

Add Volume to Hair – Tip your head upside down and mist hair roots with hairspray. Style hair as usual.

Revive Limp Straight Hair – Separate your hair into three or four sections on top and at the sides of your face. Mist each section with volumizing spray. Roll your hair up with one or two inch Velcro rollers. Blow dry your hair and keep rollers in until hair has cooled. Take rollers out and style.



Revive Limp Curly Hair – Part your hair into four or five sections. Curl each section with a curling iron. Finish with a small application of light pomade.

Smelly Hair Fix – Add a few drops of perfume into a spray bottle filled with water. Spritz hair all over. Or, apply a little bit of baby powder into your hair and brush it in.

Tame Frizzy Curls – Spritz your hair with water from a spray bottle or scrunch sections of hair with a damp washcloth. Apply a dime size amount of curl enhancer product all through your hair. Let hair dry naturally.

Hair Damage

What caused your hair to look thin? Discoloured or aged? Factors such as styling appliances and vigorous brushing, as well as sun damage, colouring and hormonal imbalances will all contribute to ageing your hair. We've found the best way to manage bad hair so you'll only end up with healthy, luscious hair every day.



Styling tools

Problem: Too much blow-drying or straightening can leave hair dry, thin and brittle. Unprotected heat styling draws out moisture from the hair cells making it age
a lot quicker than normal.

Solution: Always apply a thermal styling aid before using any heat appliances, and never use an iron or curling tongs on wet hair. To give your hair a break, let it dry naturally from time to time.

Colouring and highlights

Problem: Colouring, highlighting and bleaching hair too much can dry it out and cause breakage. Stick to the same hair colourist and never put colour over colour.

Solution: To stop hair from discolouring, use a maintaining shampoo and conditioner to keep your natural colour vibrant and to help artificial colour from fading. For best results, apply a protecting treatment once a week.

Hormones

Problem: Hormones not only affect our skin but they affect our hair as well. Whether you're going through puberty, a menstrual cycle, on a contraceptive pill or have started menopause - locks will become oily as your hormones produce excess sebum.

Solution: There is really nothing you can do that will stop your hormones from ageing your hair, but by colouring hair, you can dry it out so that it's not always looking oily and limp.

Pollution

Problem: The fumes of environmental pollution and smoke can leave your hair dull and smelly.

Solution: Like your hormones, there's very little you can do to prevent pollution from damaging your hair. You can wash it daily with a detoxifying shampoo and conditioner, which is especially good if you're a smoker. Also apply a treatment that's packed with vitamins and antioxidants.

Stress

Problem: Stress ages your locks, causing it to grey and, in extreme cases, fall out.

Solution: To reduce stress from affecting your hair, gently massage conditioner into your scalp and apply a scalp mask once a week to increase the blood circulation, which will help to reduce hair loss.

Poor diet

Problem: If you're not eating a healthy balanced diet, high in protein or iron-rich foods, your hair will eventually become thin, which can cause premature hair loss.

Solution: Eat a well-balanced diet, and if your iron levels are low, take a good multivitamin supplement. Also, use thickening shampoos and conditioners every day, which should help to combat thinning. Use styling products that add more volume to your hair.

Sun and swimming

Problem: Salt water and chlorine will dry your hair out, causing it to break, and it can also discolour hair, especially if it's bleached.

Solution: When out in the sun, slather on a sun-protecting mask to your hair that locks in the moisture. Wear a sun hat at all times and invest in a swimming cap for diving in to the ocean.

Split ends

Problem: Most people think that having long hair means you never have to cut it. But regular trims will help to prevent your hair from splitting at the ends.

Solution: Visit your hairdresser every six to eight weeks to cut off dead ends that may be splitting. While you're at the hairdresser's, ask for a heavy-duty salon treatment to revitalise your locks.

Pregnancy

Problem: While most women find their hair is thick and healthy during pregnancy, the opposite can happen after giving birth, especially while breastfeeding. Many of the nutrients go to the baby leaving mum with weak hair.

Solution: Make sure you continue to eat a healthy, well-balanced diet high in protein, and check with your doctor if you can take any multivitamin supplements while you're breastfeeding.