Secrets to Beautiful and Healthy Hair
Nothing beats a salon blowout, but with the appropriate methods, you can replicate and keep up that salon look at home. Here, stylists share their go-to methods, equipment, and supplies for healthy, gorgeous hair.
Your stylist is truly your hidden weapon when it comes to getting salon-quality hair at home. They are knowledgeable on the styles, materials, and tools that will work best for your particular hair type. Of course, nothing beats a blowout done by a pro. Not due for a trim or color for a few weeks? Don't worry. The following eight tips and tricks from professional stylists will help you score shiny, healthy hair in between appointments. "As a professional, I am going to get a better blow dry from another professional," says Lindsay "Dez" DesPlaines Syck, a leading Aveda stylist and trainer with Neroli Salon & Spa in Milwaukee.
1. Learn how to maintain your hair and get a good haircut.
The fact that customers have such low expectations of their hairstylists is Syck's biggest pet peeve. Finding a stylist who can design the ideal haircut for you and your hair and who will explain what it will take for you to maintain the appearance are her suggestions. According to Tania Moran, a hairdresser at the Swank salon in New York City, this often entails routine trims. She advises visiting every six to eight weeks if you have lengthy hair. "If you have short hair, come in every four to six weeks; if you want it to grow, wait a little longer."
2. Utilize Products Suiting Your Hair Type
You can learn which things work best for your particular type of hair from a professional stylist. According to Moran, applying shine/gloss drops to damaged, dry, or frizzy hair while using an external heat source will aid in hair healing. Moran advises using violet shampoo and conditioner to treat brassiness in blonde hair. She suggests using texture and volume spray to energize lackluster hair and smoothing balm to manage thick hair. She adds that a leave-in conditioner and curl cream work well together for curly hair.
3. Reduce how often you wash your hair
The worst-case scenario, according to Syck, is washing your hair every day. If you favor hot water, frequent shampooing might dry out your hair and strip it of its natural oils. Wash your hair just once or twice a week, unless you have an extremely greasy scalp. Additionally, you need to use a style product less frequently the less you wash your hair. Rinse hair briefly between washing to get rid of grime. Moran thinks dry shampoo is a fantastic substitute, but using it too regularly might lead hair buildup. She advises using a clarifying shampoo once a month or more to remove any residue that does exist.
4. Purchase a few premium hot tools
There is no getting around the fact that you need to spend money on the proper hair care items. Spending $100 or $150 on a blow dryer is not a bad idea, and the same goes for a flat iron or a curling iron, advises Syck. Moran cautions that even the best items don't always last indefinitely. There's always a danger that your tool will decide to burn out, therefore warranties are useful. Moran is a major admirer of Chi, which manufactures flat irons, curling irons, and more, for their high-quality hot tools with exceptional endurance. However, be cautious while traveling because your converters must convert volts and watts, not just outlet size. She claims that despite being more expensive, they are still affordable.
5. Learn How to Blow Your Own Hair Out
According to Moran, heat and direction are essential for an effective blowout. When blow drying your hair, the best beauty advice is to come as close as you can without touching the individual strands (the heat can do damage). Aim down so that air blows along the hair shafts from root to tip while using a moderate to high heat setting. You get the smooth, shiny appearance of salon hair because of this.
Curling irons and wands are more user-friendly than attempting to use a brush to create waves or curls at home, according to Moran. However, avoid using hot tools excessively. She cautions that using two hot tools each day can be extremely drying and harmful to hair. "I suggest air drying the hair first, then ironing it."
6. Always use heat-protective products.
Syck admits that "heat is a double-edged sword." Always use a heat protectant spray or serum before you blow dry or flat iron, advises Moran. "It is what drives the professional finish, [but] you need to default to a heat guarding product." She suggests CrazySmooth Extreme Shine Treatment Oil by ColorProof. According to her, using heated tools breaks down the substance so that it may into the hair shaft and work on repair and protection.
7. Sleep on silk or satin sheets
This beauty technique could leave you feeling a little spoilt, but since it's so simple, why not treat yourself? Because they don't massage the hair vigorously, satin or silk pillowcases can keep your salon hair looking great longer, according to Moran. She explains that when you move your head during sleep, which most people do, it flows across silk rather than dragging suddenly on cotton, which can ruin your style or cause it to become out of shape, especially if you use hairspray.
8. Do not consistently wear a ponytail.
If you use shampoo less frequently, you'll eventually reach a point when a neat ponytail is the best and simplest hairdo. However, Moran warns that using harsh or textured ponytail holders on wet hair can harm your hair. She says that if you wear your hair up when it's dry, it will be stronger and less likely to break. Additionally, Syck advises that you safeguard your hair by diversifying your updos because wearing the same style every day can result in breakage or damage. If you have a high ponytail today, change it to a low ponytail or a pinned-up twist tomorrow.
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