Hair care tips for Curly Hair

This holiday season the luxurious curls are back! Curly hair tends be dryer, more brittle and prone to frizzing, so it requires more care than straight hair. No matter if you are born with it or you go for a perm, there are some hair care tips I want to share with you.

Limit shampooing your hair to less than 3 times a week, shampoo can take away the natural oils from your hair resulting in dryness.

Don't forget conditioning every time after you shampoo to re-moisturize your hair.

Use a leave-in conditioner or conditioner sealer daily or every other day.

Use a shampoo and conditioner that is specifically geared towards curly hair or chemically-damaged hair if you had a perm.

To detangle your hair, have your hair moist and conditioned in the shower(which will prevent breakage), use your fingers to begin the untangling then finish with a wide toothed comb starting from the end going up finishing at the root of the hair. Then rinse with water and try to retain half of the conditioner in your hair. If you try to detangle your hair when it's dry, you will cause it to frizz.

Let your hair air-dry to reduce frizzing, avoid brushing and using a towel to dry your hair. If you need to dry your hair quickly, blot with a towel but without rubbing.

Avoid using narrow toothed combs and brushes, use wide-toothed combs which cause less breakage and frizzing.

Deep condition your hair using hair mask at least once a month to re-moisturize your scalp and hair.

Use a small amount of styling product with moisturizing ingredients to keep your hair from frizzing when your hair is still slightly moist and then gently style with your finger.

Hair Dye Help

Surprisingly hair dyeing has been in practice for centuries. With modern techniques and products it's now easier than ever to change or retain your hair color. However, there are some keep points to remember during our hair dyeing process.

First-timer

A lot of women jump into hair dye with both feet and are left with no option but to wait for the embarrassing results to grow out. If you're dying your hair for the first time, it's safer to start with a semi permanent color which will wash out after a few washes.

Home dyeing preparation

Home hair dye kits are very easy to use, but you should still take care to keep the dye on your hair and your hair only. Always wear gloves when dying your hair and wrap an old towel around your shoulders. You should also smear a little Vaseline around your hairline to prevent changing your skin color.

Hiding Grey Hair

If your hair is less than 20% grey, it's best to use a semi-permanent color that is one shade lighter than your natural color to allow the grey to blend right in. If your hair is more grey, permanent dye is the only way to completely cover the unwanted colour. But remember, looking subtle is the key. Jet black, brilliant blonde or any other solid colour can look very unnatural on women of a certain age.

Fixing mistakes

If you're not happy with your new hair color, go to your hairdressers where they have a variety of techniques to fix color oops.

Treat Your Color Well

Post-color treatment is very important. In order to preserve the effort you have made, use the right products on your new hair color. Use a color-enhancing or color-lock shampoo and conditioner which deposits tiny amounts of color onto your hair, therefore making you look great for longer.

Yuko System Phiten Lock In Color Shampoo

Root Touch-up
Hair color should last up to 2 months before your roots begin to show. Instead of dyeing the whole thing again, just touch-up the roots with one of the on-the-counter home kits.

Hair Care Tips

This week we will share with you some basic hair care tips when we go swimming, drying and brushing our hair.

Swimming

• It's important to wet your hair before entering a pool so your hair will soak up the clean water instead of the chlorinated water.
• Swimming cap can protect your hair from chlorinated water, if you choose not to wear a cap make sure you shampoo and condition your hair right after you are done swimming.

Drying

• Hot air can be damaging to your hair so use the cool setting on a hair dryer.
• Don't leave the blowdryer in one spot for more than a few seconds, keep it moving and at a good distance away from your hair.
• To speed up the drying process, pat your hair dry with a towel before blowdry.
  
• Gently use your fingers to untangle any knots while your hair is drying.
  

Combing/Brushing

• Use a brush with bristles made from natural animal hairs, it is softer and more flexible which means less damage will be done to your hair.
• Wet hair is most fragile so avoid brushing or combing when it's wet, otherwise it will cause breakage. Wait until your hair is almost dry before brushing it.
• Use brushes/combs with widely spaced bristles and smooth tips. Sharp tooth combs can cause split ends, and scratch your scalp.
• To keep your brushes and combs clean, wash them weekly using soap or shampoo.
• Comb your hair to remove any tangles before brushing it. Begin by combing your hair gently at the ends to get any tangles out and work your way up to the base of your hair.
• Always brush/comb with a downwards stroke.
• Avoid using plastic brushes/combs which create static electricity

Don't overwork your hair

A woman's hair is one her greatest assets.

There is so much you can do with what sits on top of your head, and there are so many products available to help you do it.

However, it's important to remember that your hair is a living, breathing part of you.

It is not immune from damage and it certainly won't last forever.

Too much dying, brushing, straightening and general styling can have a terrible effect on hair,

In many cases women are left with permanently thin, limp, lifeless hair.

So be nice to your lovely hair - avoid using too many products and don't style your hair too harshly.

Correct the mistakes

Have you ever felt like there's something really off with your hair, but you just can't identify what it is? There are some common errors in hairstyling that we sometimes overlook.

Cluelessly cutting your own hair. When there appears to be one strange and straggly piece that emerges odder than any other piece, you are tempted to trim it -- Stop! It'll all straighten out in the shower. If you don't have time for a shower, just dampen your hair and evenly distribute a bit of styling pomade.

Product abuse. It is sometimes difficult to understand the language on many products' labels, Words like "de-frizz," "smooth out" "keep it sleek" or "make it shine" can confuse consumers. The result of using the wrong products can be limp or greasy-looking hair. The only way to avoid it is to stop trial-and-error purchases or ask your hairstylist for recommendations.

Being misguidedly generous with products. Another product no-no that can lead to flat, dead-looking hair is applying too much product. Remember, unless stated otherwise, most hair products are concentrated, so a little goes a long way. Never forget you can always add more later.

Compartmentalizing. You just see the front section of your hair, but never forget other people sees all of it. Many of us spend too much time getting the hair around our faces perfect, to the detriment of our overall look. That's why hair stylists always show us the back for a full service.

Mistakenly choosing an impractical style. Before you choose a hairstyle, understand this: After you walk out of the salon, it's up to you to maintain that style. Therefore take into account your hair's texture, length and health, and how much time you want to spend styling it each day.

Ignoring professional advices. A lot of us bring pictures and communicate clearly to the hairstylist, but you must also pay attention to what your hairstylist says. In order for a hairstylist to do the best job, you must be open to his expertise and trust him.

Miscalculating your color choice. Not all colors appear beautiful on us. When coloring or highlighting your hair, carefully consider which shades will flatter your skin tone. Bring a photo of the color you want to your colorist and discuss the tones and hues of the shade and how it will look on you.

Letting your eyebrows clash with your hair color. Brow color looks best when it complements hair color, and as a general benchmark, brows should be about a half to a full shade lighter than the darkest part of your hair.

Sexify your hair

Make-up and fashion alone is not enough for a real sexy look, hair is the sexiest accessory any woman has. Below are five tried-and-true methods to get sexy hair.

Add shine. This works especially well for girls with short hair. Put a little non-oily pomade cream on both hands and then lightly rubbed onto hair to create instant sheen and texture.

Flip it. This technique works great with medium length hair cut like a long bob. Add a little depth by brushing up the ends to create a flip. A dab of styling gel will hold it. Coaxing just sections of your hair — in the back and on the sides — into a new direction will break up the uniformity of your style, giving you a suddenly modern and fresh appearance.

Create some curls. Long wavy hair is still very in and very sexy. If you've got the length, get a couple of sponge rollers. Spray and let them set while you do your makeup. Ten minutes later, you'll walk out the door with relaxed, natural, sexy waves.

Sweep it up. A classic romantic look that can be achieved with almost any length of hair, the upsweep — offset by a few loose tendrils around the face — adds instant sex appeal. Pull your hair back, twist it and fasten. Smooth the sides with a little hairspray, and then pull out a few wispy tendrils around your face. If they aren't naturally curly, wrap them around a pencil for a few seconds. Believe it or not, the curls will hold.

Go to the side. Crave for a superfast sexy hair look? Give your hair a quick brush, part it, spray it and go.

How to make Fine hair feel Full and Bouncy?

A lot of people are having problems with with fine hair that has little or no body. Let's share some do's and don'ts to keep your hair looking great all day long.

1. The right haircut. Shorter hair can make the finest texture look full. If your hair is fine but has a bit of weight, a chin-length bob works best. The longest fine hair should be cut just above the shoulder with barely-there long layers.

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2. Light shampoo and conditioner. Apply conditioner to hair ends only to avoid weighing down fine hair. Be sure to thoroughly rinse after shampooing and conditioning.

3. Hair color is the secret. Semi-permanent hair color coats the hair and permanent hair color is deposited in the shaft of the hair, adding body to the hair. Highlights can give texture that adds volume to hair.

Paul Mitchell Freeze And Shine Super Spray

4. Styling products that add volume without weighing hair down. Root lifts, mousses and hair sprays are the best bet for fine hair, but apply to hair roots only. This will keep hair end light, full and touchable.


5. Blow dry. The simplest way to add volume is to tilt your head over and blow dry hair. Use a brush to raise roots from scalp to add additional lift.

Hair Makeunders

If you take more than 15 minutes to style your hair, you probably need a hair make-under. Let me share some tips below.

Color Choice

Coloring your hair black is the biggest beauty challenge. It is very difficult to remove and is always flat and covering all the natural nuances of your color. Dark Brown is a good choice as it softens your features to give you a younger look.

Farouk CHI Ionic Permanent Shine Hair Color 10 B Extra Light Beige Blonde

Platinum Blond is another equally difficult option. It washes out your complexion and makes your face disappear, so make-up is a must. White blond color also causes the most damaged to your hair.


Bright yellow is another hard-to-wear color for most skin tones. It looks artificial and makes everyone look older. A more subtle shade with softer nuances of color is more flattering and natural looking.

The last no-no of hair color is screaming red. The brighter the shade of red, the easier it wears out. This is a color for the Catch-Twenty-Two only. The most flattering red shades are coppers that are found in nature.

Olive and Honey Haircare

Having luxuriant hair does not only mean beauty, but also a sign of being healthy and young. However during the recent years I have seen a lot of ladies having weak hair condition: revealing the scalp under sunlight, damaged hair due to long-term mishandled or frequent chemical treatment. To say goodbye to these problems, let’s have a look at below tips.

Refreshing

Lack of cleaning, use of too oily conditioner and styling product residues are the main reasons for flat hair. If hair follicles get clogged, it can even lead to hair loss. Under this situation remember not to use 2-in-1 shampoo.

Darphin’s Volume Shampoo uses Chinese Honey Locust and Ginseng essence to strengthen the hair, gently clean hair follicles and increase blood circulation, suitable for daily use.

Oily conditioner can add burden to the hair, making styled hair last shorter and look sparser.

Try skipping conditioner, blow hair to half-dry and spray on Kiehl’s Panthenol Protein Hair Conditioner, eliminating the chance of hair follicle clog. It is professional hair stylists’ favorite spray which can gives moisture to split-ends and dry hair.

Moisturizing

Every models are expose to extensive amount of blow-dry and flat-ironing, making the hair very weak and dry. I have heard some of them come up with an ultimate hair care method – never shampoo, and let styling products and hair oil to “protect” the hair, then have a regular once a month hair cut. For those without professional stylist to take care of your hair every day, please do not try above method!

In fact, if we choose a shampoo with hydrating function, dry hair will not be damaged easily.

Apivita’s Propoline honey shampoo can clean and at the same time strength the hair. Then use Kiehl’s Olive Oil Conditioner for a deep treatment. Its lemon and avocado ingredients give hair shininess even after drying.

Styling

During blow-dry and flat-ironing, the hair is damaged by the high temperature and pulling. Professional stylists like to use Kiehl’s Heat-protective Silk Straightening Cream to protect the hair. To keep your hair style all day long, try Aveda’s Volume Hairspray.

Hollywood Hair Secret

Perhaps you are unfamiliar with the Hollywood haircare brand Hamadi , but their slogan "Our hair care products only tested on actresses, never on animals" will definitely arouse your interest.

Hamadi uses 100% organic natural plant extracts and essential oil, without any artificial ingredients, spices and pigments, thus greatly welcomed by Hollywood artists. Their Ginger Soymilk Hair Wash is made with ginger, sweet orange and red sandalwood and other organic essential oil, which effectively promote hair growth.

Honey Soymilk Hair Wash is made with honey, soy lecithin extraction, and other natural ingredients, increasing hair volume, flexibility and texture.






ISH Ionic Rescue One Minute Treatment is a quickly-induced, but long-lasting deep conditioning process. This homecare hair treatment made especially for busy lifestyles on the go and still in need of a quick deep conditioning treatment. Easy and long-lasting nourishment for highly stressed and chemically damaged hair. Many stylists #1 maintenance recommendation after the popular in-salon treatment.

Major Benefits:
* Made of Jojoba - one of the best moisturizing natural ingredient for hair products
* Made of many other natural and organic ingredients
* Not Tested with Animals and approved by Coalition for Consumer Information on Cosmetics (CCIC)

Summer 2008 Color Trend

Hair style can change our entire outlook, it's definitely worth spending time to design a good hair style. From the Aveda hair show this summer, we can get some ideas for the most fashionable hairstyles.


This season the hair color features Transparency effect, that is to have 2-4 different color, reflecting the color diversity and layers.



Mid length curl is one of my favorite style. This season trend will be natural curl with different tones of the bronze hair color series.





If you would like to create a cool style, try having several layers with sharp cutting. Coupled with black or purplish red color.


Crash the party with a high curly bun, showing the most attractive and the most elegant side of a woman, color option is chestnut or brownish tone.








We would rarely wear a wig on a day out with this kind of exaggeration, but we may refer to the the hair color, using red, purple, brown, gold, silver to show the diversity of color.

First aid to dull hair

There are a lot of hair mask and repairing essence to choose from. Only by taking a few minutes, you can instantly get rid of frizzy and coarse hair.

Many styling products contain high concentrations of alcohol which dries out the moisture inside the hair stem, thus making the hair become rough. They should be replaced by styling products which help maintaining water and nutrients to the hair, such as Rene Furterer's Sculpting Gel Strong Hold

Regular use of hair mask can repair damaged hair and provide the necessary nutrients. Elseve Smooth-Intense Anti-frizz Mask can make frizzy hair become smooth and manageable.










Origins Rich Rewards Intensive Moisture Treatment is suitable for dry hair. The hydrolyzed wheat protein effectively brings deep moisture to the hair and the scalp.

Deep Hydrating Mask is suitable for oily hair type. Use once or twice a week to balance excessive grease . Rene Furterer's Curbicia Purifying Clay Shampoo uses Hydrolyzed Curbicia Extract and mineral mud to clean the grease being blocked in the hair follicle.

The evening is the best time for a hair restoration treatment. Before going to bed, brush on Kerastase Noctogenist night series, it can strengthen the hair and make frizzy hair easy to handle.











NelsonJ Brazilian Hair Masque - Intensive Acai oil-based treatment deeply moisturizes and helps repair dry, damaged and chemically-treated hair, leaving it sealed for long-lasting smoothness, shine and color protection.

Shampoo and hair conditioner are the basic steps of daily hair care. Seemingly simple, but if we make mistakes on the procedures or techniques, we risk damaging the health of hair cuticles, which makes the hair lose its shininess and smoothness.

While shampooing, gently massage every inch of the scalp, it can boost the scalp metabolism. At the same time, use deep moisturizing and repair hair products, such as VS Sassoon Diamond Shine Moisturizing series, the hair can maintain diamond-like dazzle at all times.

It is inevitable to hurt the hair during styling. However, the two VS Sassoon ceramic flat iron use tourmaline ceramic technology to release negative ions, and neutralize the positive ions which cause hair damage. At the same time it induces water into the hair core and provides deep moisturizing effect.

The FHI 207RVI - 1" is the only true IONIC professional flat iron on the market today. It has a temperature dial that ranges from 140 to 450 degrees to give you maximum control of your style by allowing you to choose the desired temperature according to your hair's needs. The FHI 207 flat iron is extremely multifunctional. It works to straighten, curl, flip and create many different and diverse styles you desire.

How to turn Frizzy hair to Silky smooth?

Don't want frizzy hair? Besides keeping color and perm to a minimum, we should also pay attention to daily hair care and eating habits.

Direct UV exposure will cause harm to the hair. During the days with high SPF, the best precaution is to wear caps, use umbrellas or use sunscreen hair care products while you are outdoor.

Once we discover our hair become vulnerable and have split ends, it is good to drink more honey lemonade. Lemon is rich in vitamins C and can help restore hair health.

Increase intake of protein-rich food is important. Sesame, seaweed and corn can help to prevent the problem of hair loss and poor hair quality.

There are many shampoo and hair care products containing Chinese herbal, such as the Lux Super Rich series. It contains Peony, Chinese angelica, Shouwu, and other precious Chinese plant extracts, in order to supplement the vigor of hair.

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Alterna Caviar Anti-Aging Moisture Shampoo - A sulfate-free cleanser that attracts, retains and rebalances moisture while it protects color and improves the overall performace of tired, brittle hair.