Thursday 26 June 2014

Hairstyles for your unwashed locks!

We know that washing hair can be a quite a chore, and sometimes there is just no time! While we love having clean hair, washing hair every day can be malnurishing for your locks, and when it comes to holding a hairstyle – sometimes having unwashed hair is better!
Here are 5 fast looks that work perfectly on day-old locks!

Messy Ponytail

Gently pulling hair back from the face will reduce any oil visibility 
Add some definition by curling random sections of your hair, Decide whether you want high, low or side ponytail – then gather your hair together and secure it with a hair tie. Make sure it looks messy and effortless (don’t pull the hair to tight and sleek, or it will look greasy!).
You can add a volumising spray for some extra texture, and you can also take a small section from the bottom of your pony tail, wrap it around the hair tie and secure it with a clip – this will create a more polished look.



















Natural beach waves

Use your unwashed strands to your advantage as they hold curls longer than squeaky-clean locks.
Apply a dry shampoo to absorb residual oil from your scalp – massage it into your scalp and then use a blow-dryer on your roots to add extra volume. Use a curling iron to create natural waves around your hair – and once you are finished, tousle your hair at the roots to blend the sections.
You can use your fingers to comb through the curls to loosen them if they are too tight and perfect. It’s a super easy look to play with!
 

















Touch up your blow-dry

Hair always looks like perfection when we leave the hairdressers - Revive your limp strands without adding any product!
Flat hair accumulates more oil than volumised hair – so if you are paying a visit to your hairdresser, ask them to add a lot of volume! Use a dry shampoo to absorb oil from your roots, and then use a flat iron or curler on sections of your hair that may look limp – don’t go for super straight strands, but rather try to emphasize the style that was already created for you and then finish with a light hold hairspray.

Simple braid

Add texture while hiding the grease!
Absorb any excess oil with dry shampoo, gather the hair into one side and make a simple braid. Put the braid over your shoulder and secure the back with bobby pins to keep it in place. Then add a hairspray to tame fly aways!
 

















Tousled bun

An easy way to hide your part line, and the obvious oil on the roots!

Dry shampoo is perfect to absorb the oil, get some texture by adding some random curls into your hair (or you can even create a small braid on the side of your head) and then gather the hair and twist it into a messy bun. Secure the look with bobby pins and you are ready to go!



















Yours in beautiful hair xx

Thursday 12 June 2014

Washing hair with lukewarm water!

I know we all love super hot showers (especially in this cold, winter weather!) however water temperature can affect your hairs appearance and health.

Cold water:

Although you may be using the best shampoo, rinsing with cold water will not give your hair a proper clean and will leave a residue on your scalp, therefore resulting in a greasy appearance and will require more frequent washing.
 

Hot water:

Rinsing with water that is too hot, will draw the moisture out of your hair and will result in your scalp and hair drying out and losing shine, it could also make your hair feel brittle and thin.

Lukewarm water is absolutely perfect for hair washing, and is optimal for obtaining luscious hair shine! Not only will it maintain the moisture in your hair, it will also ensure that you hair is cleaned properly. We all know how essential using good quality hair products are, but lukewarm water will optimize the overall affect from your products!

Yours in beautiful hair xx