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  • How to use your straighteners like a pro

    Despite commonly being referred to as ‘hair straighteners’, this holy grail hair tool has so many more uses and can help you create countless styles. Let me talk you through 3 of my favourites.

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    Beach Waves 

    Step 1: Prep your hair using L’Oreal Professional Pli, which will work alongside your straighteners to help give your style longevity.

    Step 2: Starting at the nape of the head, take a small horizontal section and place your straighteners facing downwards at the root.

    Step 3: Close the plates and rotate half a turn towards the back of the head and run the straightener through the hair.

    Step 4: Repeat the technique through the head, alternating the direction of the curl by rotating the straighteners in the opposite direction each time for a more "un-done" effect.

    Step 5: Once all the hair is styled, dress the hair by gently running your fingers through the waves.

    Glam Curls

    Step 1: Starting at the back of the head, take an angled section from the top of the ear to the nape. Place your straightener at the root following the angle of the section, close the plates and rotate half a turn towards the head.

    Step 2: Glide the straighteners towards the ends, keeping them angled downwards.

    Step 3: Repeat steps to complete back section working upwards to the crown - make sure that when styling both sides, the angle is in towards the nape.

    Step 4: Repeat the same technique on the sides, keeping the same angle as the back.

    moil-glimmer-shine-spray-10Step 5: When you have reached the top, comb back your hair to reveal your natural parting and repeat the technique. Dress using a dressing brush and a shine spray, such as MoroccanOil Glimmer Shine Spray.

    Loose Waves

    Step 1: Take a small section at the front of the hair, mist with Redken Iron Shape to protect the hair and hold the curl.

    Step 2: Bend the hair to form an S shape. Place the hair between the plates and lightly clamp the hair to set the wave.

    Step 3: Continue feeding the hair through the straighteners, bending the hair into S shapes. Leave the ends out to give the look a more casual finish.

    Step 4: To dress the hair, tilt the head back and lightly massage at the roots with the pads of your fingers to break up the waves and create a boho finish. Finish with Catwalk Work It Hairspray.

  • Haircare Basics

    It’s fair to say we all know the differences between a shampoo, conditioner and masque, but there are so many products out there these days that it can be hard to keep up. To be honest, with so many ‘revolutionary’ products being released it can be confusing to know which ones are right for you and how you should be using them. Ever wondered what exactly dry shampoo is and how it works? I’m sure you’ve pondered the difference between pomade and hair oil?

    Your hair products are the first and most important step to achieving a desired look or hairstyle. Without the correct hair care products, you can kiss that beachy wave look goodbye. So let’s go back to basics and run down the basic hair products every girl should have and know how best to use them. That’s healthy hair guaranteed right there.short-hair

     

    1. Shampoo

    We all know what shampoo is - simply put, it cleanses the hair. But here's where it gets tricky: there are so many different types of shampoos out there. From clarifying shampoo to volumising shampoo, smoothing, sulphate-free, and shampoos for colour treated hair, it's important to choose the type of shampoo that is best suited to your hair.

    CLARIFYING SHAMPOO

    Clarifying shampoo roughens up the hair cuticle and gets the roots extra squeaky clean. This can be used when you feel that there is too much product build-up in your hair or before getting your colour done. Try Moroccanoil Clarifying Shampoo.

    VOLUMISING SHAMPOO

    This baby is designed to open up the hair cuticle and make it thicker. In order to get the root lift you desire, try to pick a shampoo with a lightweight conditioning ingredient that rinses off well and doesn't weigh the hair down.  I love Kérastase Resistance Volumifique Bain 250ml

    SHAMPOO FOR COLOURED HAIR

    If your hair is coloured, I would always recommend to go for a shampoo specifically designed for colour treated hair. It really is the secret to avoid colour fade. Remember – you’ve spend ££s on getting your hair the right shade, it would be a real shame to waste that by using the wrong shampoo. Great hair products for coloured hair will also include ingredients like oils or algae, in order to lock in colour. Give Redken Colour Extend Magnetics Shampoo a try.

    SULPHATE-FREE SHAMPOO

    Sulphate-free shampoos fit into the same category as those for colour treated hair, but are more specific than that. They are perfect for those with delicate colours, like reds or pastel tones and will help avoid that sinking feeling when you see all your colour being washed down the drain as you shower. I always recommend Kérastase Discipline Bain Fluidealiste Sulphate Free to my clients.

    Whichever shampoo you choose, be sure that it's right for the texture of your hair. If you choose a shampoo that's too clarifying, you could strip the hair of its natural oils, and lead to additional oil being produced. If you choose a shampoo that's too moisturising, you could end up with product build-up at the scalp. If you're not sure what type of hair you have, you can always consult your hair stylist for a recommendation.

    Also, be sure to choose two "go-to" shampoos that both have different ingredients and benefits to rotate between, to maintain balance in your hair. Switch your shampoo every 4 to 5 washes to remove product build-up and restore cleanliness to your hair.

    1. Conditioner

    Conditioner is designed to smooth your hair cuticle and restore moisture.

    RINSE-OUT CONDITIONER

    Rinse-out conditioners are the most common type of conditioner, worked through the ends of your hair, left in for a few minutes, and rinsed out. Avoid applying conditioner to the roots of your hair, as this could result in greasy looking roots and weigh your hair down. Try Bed Head Urban Antidotes Recovery Conditioner.

    LEAVE IN CONDITIONER

    Leave in conditioners are great for smoothing and de-tangling. These conditioners are light-weight, and can be used as a styling product to get your tresses silky and glossy.

    HAIR MASKS

    Hair masks or deep conditioners are perfect for repairing dry and damaged hair. Hair masks contain ingredients like waxes, oils and emulsifiers to get down to the root and repair the hair from its source. Most masks should be applied from root to tip and left in for at least 30 minutes before rinsing out thoroughly. I love Kérastase Nutritive Masque Magistral

    Just be sure to avoid the common mistake of only rinsing out half your conditioner We all love that glorious, silky, smooth feeling conditioners leave, however, this means you haven't rinsed out all the product from your hair and you're actually weighing your hair down.

    1. Hair oils and serums

    From argan to avocado oil, hair oil is a must for those with 'problematic' hair. They tame frizz, add shine, promote growth, and give your hair a high shine look. For best results, use hair oil on dry or almost dry hair. Top tip: if you have dry ends, use some oil on the mid-lengths and ends BEFORE washing your hair. This will stop you drying out your ends even more when shampooing.

    1. Dry Shampoo

    Dry shampoo comes in either a powder or spray form, and is designed to absorb excess oil at the roots of the hair. Don't have time to wash your hair? No problem. Not only does dry shampoo get rid of excess oil, it also provides lift at the roots. Beware though, this is not a replacement for washing your hair so try to only use dry shampoo for a maximum of two days before giving your hair a good wash. Try Moroccanoil Dry Shampoo.

    So there you have it…the basics to healthy and great looking hair. What are your hair product must haves?

     

     

     

  • Dry hair…don’t care.

    I’m sure most of you can relate to the perils of dry hair. A few months ago, my hair took a battering thanks to my choice of hair colour (I’m looking at you, full head bleach), heated styling tools as well as a bit of down time on a beach in sunny Spain. Suddenly my once healthy, shiny hair was feeling completely dry and damaged and I knew I needed to switch up my haircare routine fast in order to salvage it.

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    Enter Kerastase. This well known brand, loved by the likes of Kate Moss, designs products that are prescriptive and results driven, and boy do they deliver. I opted for their Nutritive Magistral range which is ideal for, in Kerastase’s words; “severely dried out hair”. That’ll be for me then…

    Now the first thing you need to know about Kerastase is that it’s designed to be a complete haircare ‘system’ and all products work in harmony with each other. Although you’ll get results if you switch up one product in your routine for Kerastase, you’ll really see and feel a difference if you embrace the full Kerastase routine. Knowing this going in, I start my routine with Kerastase Bain Magistral, a deeply nourishing shampoo that softens the hair and makes it really shiny, smooth and soft to the touch. Next, I apply Fondant Magistral through the mid-lengths and ends. It’s a great daily, nourishing conditioner that just needs to be left on for 2-5 minutes. Once a week or whenever I felt that my hair needed a deeper conditioning treatment, I used Masque Magistral, which is an intense nourishing treatment designed especially to replenish moisture for very dry hair. The whole range is formulated with resin from the Benjoin Tree, which is able to recreate inner nutrition from within so while you get instant results with hair feeling softer and shinier, this haircare regime is working long-term to help the health of your hair.

    By far my favourite product from this range has to be the Crème Magistral Nutrition Balm. I applied this before blow-drying to towel dried hair. This leave-in balm not only protects hair from heat damage, it also leaves it shiny and smooth with an intensely nourished feel.

    Since I've started using the Kerastase’s Nutritive range the biggest difference I noticed is how much softer and shinier my hair is. Over time, the health of my hair has definitely continued to improve and now, it's fuller, much more manageable, and easier to style. Kerastase products are the best of both worlds; they provide a quick fix, but with continued use they keep working to drastically improve the health of your hair. They completely live up to the hype and I’m converted that’s for sure.

    To find out more about Kerastase and the view the full product range Click Here

    Let me know if you’ve tried any Kerastase products and what you think of the brand below

    xoxo

     

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