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Holiday Hair Sorted

Holiday season is here! I love the sun and everything that comes along with it, but it can wreak havoc on your hair. Don’t let bad hair cramp your holiday style - follow my guide to healthy holiday hair.

Hair Type: Damaged Hair

Concern: Moisture

Top Tips: Preparation is key here. Make sure you blowdry your hair in the evening, when the temperature has cooled, ready for the next day. This is the perfect time to add plenty of moisture and hydration. Applying leave in products can help provide extra nourishment.

In your suitcase: Think nourishment – moisturising products are the way to go to keep your hair healthy and protected. Moisturising and protein based shampoos and conditioners will help pump nourishment and condition into your hair. I would opt for the Pureology Hydrate range

Hair Type: Curly/Frizzy Hair

Concern: Dryness

Top Tips: Make sure you don’t over-dry your hair and keep it salt-free and hydrated. A leave-in conditioner is a must.

In your suitcase: Product really is key with this hair type. A hydrating conditioner will help keep hair nourished and keep dryness and frizz in check. To achieve the perfect curl make sure to use a diffuser paired with a curling cream, such as Moroccanoil Intense Curl Cream, to keep the hair hydrated.

Hair type: Coloured Hair

Concern: Colour fade

Top Tips: Always remember to be extra careful with coloured hair in the sun as it can be easily damaged and the colour will fade quicker. Make sure you don’t over wash or over dry and invest in colour protecting products to extend the longevity of your colour.

In your suitcase: A sulphate free shampoo is best to maintain colour. If you have blonde tones, L’Oreal Silver Shampoo is a must to help prevent your blonde from becoming brassy and too golden.

Hair type: Blonde hair

Concern: Breakage

Top Tips: Heat protection is so important for maintaining condition during a day in the sun. You’ll also want to make sure you’re using a deeply nourishing mask overnight as often as possible. Make sure to avoid using too much additional heat on your hair and air-dry where possible.

In your suitcase: I always make sure to take Kérastase Nutritive Masquintense with me. It’s a great idea to dampen your hair and apply this masque before you hit the beach. Just tie your hair back and allow your hair to reap the benefits and reduce potential damage.

This entry was posted in Hair Care, Top Tips and tagged advice, colour fading, coloured hair, conditioner, dry hair, hair treatments, hydrate, tips on 6th July 2017 by The Salon Look Girl.
Fake it till you make it

Despite it being a pretty wet and miserable day as I write this post, the days have been getting a little warmer of late and soon it’ll be the time of year all girls dread…it’s time to get your legs out and sadly they haven’t seen daylight since last September. That’s right girls it’s pasty legs time, but fear not, I’m here to help…or rather, fake tan is.

Now, don’t be scared. I know you fear the orange streaks and patchy tan mistakes of days gone by, but things are different now. Follow my step my step guide below and trust me…fake tan can be your friend again.

TIP 1: Scrub up

Say it with me now…exfoliate, exfoliate exfoliate. Exfoliating your body will remove dead skin cells and create a smooth and uniform surface on the skin for your tan to be applied to, which will help result in an even colour. You’ll want to make sure you stay clear of exfoliators that contain oils as these will create a barrier on the skin so are not really ideal for tanning. Make sure you pay special attention to your elbows, knees and ankle areas as this is wear rough and dry skin tends to build up. I always opt for Thalgo Descomask Body Scrub.

TIP 2: Hair removal

This is where timing is key. Any hair removal, whether it’s waxing or shaving should be carried out 24 hours before you tan. This ensures that the skin is calm and ready for tanning. Never, EVER try to wax after applying tan ladies as all you’ll do is remove every last bit of tan in that area. Not the best move.

TIP 3: Moisturise

On the day of your tan application, don’t moisturise your body, or wear deodorant or perfume. Again, the moisturiser acts as a barrier to the tan and will prevent an even application. By all means (and please do) moisturise the night before, just not on the day. More on that later.

TIP 4: Showertime

If you have a shower just before your tan application make sure you blast your skin with cold water before you get out. It might not be your favourite thing to do, but it will shrink all of your pores and therefore reduce the chance of them getting blocked

TAN TIP 5: Aloe Vera

Moisturise your hands, elbows, knees and feet as well as your nails with an aloe vera based moisturiser. Also, If you have blonde hair, add a light layer of moisturiser to your hairline and eyebrows to stop them from absorbing tan and changing colour.

TAN TIP 6: Which brand?

With fake tan you really get what you pay for and if you opt for a brand that specialises in tanning, then you’re sure to get better results. A no brainer really. I will always go for St. Tropez Self Tan Bronzing Mousse. It’s quick-drying, so easy to apply and best of all it’s what I call an intelligent tan – it matches your skin tones and reacts with your amino acids to develop into a shade that is reflective of you, i.e. no orange or luminous fake looking tans. Winner.

TAN TIP 7: Application

Always apply using an applicator mitt. Pump your product onto the mitt and apply to the skin using sweeping motions, rather than circular motions - remember you want to evenly distribute the product. Make sure you start at the ankles and work your way up. When it comes to your back, flip the mitt back to front, you’ll find it easier to apply.

TAN TIP 8: Face time

When it comes to your face, the best tip I ever received is to mix the self tan with a small amount of moisturiser. This softens the formula to minimise the chance of breakouts.

One last tip – make sure to apply moisturiser to your hands before you start to stop you getting orange palms…never a good look.

Happy tanning! Feel free to share any of your own tips below.

xoxo

This entry was posted in Celeb Style, Inspiration, Makeup, Top Tips and tagged advice, fake tan on 15th June 2017 by The Salon Look Girl.
Can’t stand the heat?
With the summer months approaching, it can’t just be me who always looks to change up the way I style my hair. I’m not sure what it is about summer, but I always feel the need to tone down my beauty routine and take it back to basics. I opt for a CC or BB cream instead of my usual foundation, I’ll make sure to moisturise my body for a change and I always try to give my hair a break from the constant styling and heat that I expose it to daily. That said, I still want to look good and feel put together, not just like I’ve made no effort at all. If I’m honest though, I usually cave and go back to my heated styling tools after a day as my hair just won’t air-dry without making me look like I’ve been dragged through a hedge. This year things are different though as I’ve got a secret weapon. Enter Redken’s new No Blow Dry Stylers.

Whether you just don’t have enough time or energy to heat style your hair, or like me you want to take a break, Redken’s No Blowdry Stylers offer the ability to achieve a frizz-controlled style on the go. Like me you might be feeling a bit sceptical and swear you’ve heard this all before, but what makes Redken No Blow Dry different from other leave-in’s is Redken’s Air-Tex Technology; a system of flexible polymers for control and movement and quick dry polymers that help speed up drying time. The range consists of three creams, Airy Cream for fine hair, Just Right Cream for medium hair and Bossy Cream for coarse hair types, so there really is a version for everyone. Redken’s No Blow Dry creates an effortless style which both look great and feels great, plus it smells amazing and keeps that ‘just washed’ hair smell going for longer. I’m sold.

The secret with these products is to know how best to use them to help you create your ideal no heat styler. Here’s a few of my tips and tricks to help:
1. For loose beach waves
Apply No Blow Dry to damp hair. Create one loose braid and let your hair air-dry. Undo braid, and shake out hair to perfectly waved tendrils.
1. For tighter beach waves
Apply No Blow Dry then create two or more braids, depending on your hair thickness. Let your hair air-dry, then undo braids and shake out.
1. For a soft, face-framing bend
Apply No Blow Dry then clip your hair behind your ears and allow it to air-dry. Unclip, then gently tousle.
1. For bouncy waves with root volume
Apply No Blow Dry then twist hair into a high topknot, and allow to air-dry. Undo the topknot and gently brush through.
1. For enhanced natural texture
Apply No Blow Dry then scrunch hair and allow it to air-dry.
1. For defined natural curls
Apply No Blow Dry then gently twist curls into shape using fingers and allow to air-dry.

Have you tried the new #NBD stylers yet? I’d love to hear your tips on how best to use them. Get sharing!

xoxo
This entry was posted in Hair Care, Inspiration, Top Tips and tagged advice, air dry, blow dry, summer, texture, tips on 15th June 2017 by The Salon Look Girl.

Top Tips

Holiday Hair Sorted

Fake it till you make it

Can’t stand the heat?