We've all had bad hair days (come on, who hasn't?)! Whether it is greasy-hair day or too-dry-it-won't-do-anything hair day, we have tips to help you manage it all and come out feeling sexy and strong! Take a look at these great tips from the haircare pros.
Too Thin
"The right shape of haircut is so important here," says Eamonn Boreham, international artistic director for Toni & Guy. "If your hair is thin it's good to have graduation -- a build-up of weight and length. The shorter it is, the thicker it will look. A bob is good for fine hair because it adds volume.
"Anything that's too long will just accentuate its thinness. There are also thickening shampoos you can use."
Too Thick
"Get layers cut in to reduce the length and make it look less thick," Eamonn advises. "It's also all about the way the hair is cut.
"If the layers are irregular your hair will look thinner than if it's cut in a blunt shape. We're also doing a lot of undercutting at the moment -- you cut away the bulk of the hair underneath and the top layers hide it."
Going Gray
"I'd suggest using color to cover it because in most cases gray hair is aging," Eamonn says. "If you're only starting to go gray, there are partial colors you can use. There are lots of good semi-permanent colors around now that are really good. They disguise white hair rather than just covering it up.
"Sometimes white hair looks great on people. If you do have it, though, make sure you use a good shampoo. White hair is more prone to pollution and dirt, but there are silver shampoos available that neutralize the yellow and give the white hair a spark."Frizzy"Treat your hair to a 'facial,'" says Richard Ward, celebrity hairdresser to stars including Liz Hurley and Trinny and Susannah. "To keep hair in optimum condition, treat it to an intensive moisturizing treatment as often as possible. Apply by smoothing the product down the midlengths and ends of the hair shaft and smoothing flat (to flatten the cuticle and promote shine)."Apply in a steamy bath and leave on for at least 15 minutes for an intense 'treat' ... Try to give your hair a treat at least once a month and you will start to notice the difference."Dandruff"Lots of people think they suffer from dandruff when really they've just got a flaky scalp," Eamonn explains. "There are lots of reasons why your scalp might be dry -- stress, central heating, your diet."Just like when you have dry skin you use products to treat it, the same applies to a dry scalp."Look for shampoos that treat the scalp. But if it is dandruff then seek medical advice."
Always Greasy"People think if their hair is greasy they should wash it more thoroughly to get the oil out -- but that is actually the worst thing to do," Eamonn says."Greasy hair is caused by an overactive or very active sebaceous gland, so when you wash your hair don't scrub it too vigorously. Gently wash the hair and then, at the end, rinse it with cold water, as cold as you can stand. This will close the gland."Split Ends"If YOU are growing your hair, get rid of split ends by trimming them 'hairdresser style'," Richard says."Take a small section (one inch wide) and twist around to the root -- then holding taut, firmly in your hand, trim off any split ends that are protruding along the vertical length of the hair. You should be able to see them as they will stick out where the hair is broken and sensitized -- the ends look slightly 'white' when they are just about to split."Color Damage"You've got two options -- you can take the most drastic step and cut it all off and start again," Eamonn says. "That way all the damaged hair will have gone. Or you can use lots of treatments. "There are lots of shampoos and conditioners devoted to protecting your hair from color damage. Your hair is made of protein, but the coloring chemicals break down the protein so you need shampoos containing protein to replace it."
Hair Extension Damage"Firstly, expect your new hair to take up to seven days to settle down and for you to get used to wearing extensions," says Ann Fegan, senior educator for hair extension company Racoon International."Always try to visit your stylist for your first hair wash so they can explain the best technique, and only use specialist products. A couple of times a day, you should try to separate your extensions. Starting at the roots, make sure each bond is separated from the natural hair above and below. It's quick and prevents any natural shedding getting caught up."While sleeping, loosely tie your hair in a plait or ponytail to prevent knots. But don't use uncovered elastic bands as these damage both your natural hair and extensions."Book an appointment to see your stylist once a month to assess your extensions." Hair Loss"We all lose hair all the time, but sometimes we lose more," Eamonn says. "This might be because of your diet or stress. Don't worry about it ... and there are hair-thickening products available. But if you're losing it in clumps, you might have alopecia, and should seek medical advice." Source: Daily Mirror. Provided by ProQuest Information and Learning. Powered by NewsCom.
