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

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

bhave is sulfate-free!

As consumers have began an approach to a healthier lifestyle, so began all the research of what is in the products that we use to wash our hair! Instead of achieving the healthy and strong hair you’ve always wanted, your shampoo could be doing more damage!

Sulfates (the most commom is sodium lauryl sulfate) are the chemical detergents within shampoos, toothpaste, cleaning products and many other products that break down grease and are used to form a soapy lather. Yes, all the foamy bubbles that appears while washing your hair is formed from sulfates! Although we all love the feeling of a fully lathered head, it is not actually necessary in order to clean your hair.

Unfortunately, with this lather comes a price! As sulfates are quite harsh, they have the ability to strip down hair and cause dryness. It is also known for causing skin irritations, eye irritations and can damage the hair follicles, causing hair loss and hair thinning, while slowing hair growth!

Sulfates also damage coloured hair and can cause frizziness (especially in hair that is curly!)

We don’t know about you, but we would much rather have healthy hair rather than a soapy lather!

This is where we fit in!

All bhave products are sulfate-free (and free of parabens and sodium chloride), and will therefore not damage your hair. Instead you will be left with the beautiful, healthy hair you dream of!

All of our products are made with love to ensure that you receive the best results. Our aftercare products are also perfect to use after having a bhave smoothing treatment in order to maintain the longevity, and give you the best results! All of our products also contain Replicine™ Functional Keratin® which binds to damaged hair where it rebuilds the internal structure of the hair while restoring strength, elasticity and shine!

If you are looking for sulfate-free products, it will be clearly advertised on the product packaging. Make sure you check the ingredients on the product bottles in order to ensure that you know what chemicals are in the products that you are buying!

Yours in beautiful hair xx

Washing your thin, limp locks!

Ladies with fine, limp locks - have your tried reverse washing using conditioner before shampoo?

The theory is to first put oil on the scalp and then shampoo after! Therefore you're not weighing your hair down.
If your hair is knotty, put a little bhave riot control oil in your hands & comb through!

Yours in beautiful hair xx

Ignite your blonde!

After spending a lot of time and money at your hairdresser creating the perfect blonde style, the last thing you want are your beautiful blonde locks to fade and go brassy!

The chemicals found in hair dyes leave the cuticle susceptible to UV damage, while chlorine, some water minerals and styling tools can all be the cause of fading and brassiness. It is so important to make sure that your hair is always protected in order to maintain your colour (not just blondes!) This guide of hair protection can definitely help preserve any hair colour and leave you with healthy hair!

UV ray protection

For those planning on spending some time in the sun, try cover your hair either with a scarf or hat in order to protect from harmful UV rays and prevent your colour from fading while also preventing your scalp from burning!

Swimming & chlorine care

Before going swimming, give your hair a quick rinse! Since our hair can only absorb a certain amount of water- it will absorb your clean shower water rather than the chlorinated water from a pool!

When washing your hair after swimming, use a clarifying shampoo to cleanse the hair of all the chlorine and hard minerals and to prevent dullness and a green tint usually caused from chlorine.

Blonde shampoo

The best way to prevent brassiness is with the use of a blonde shampoo! A specialised purple toned shampoo formulated to cancel out the yellow brassiness in blonde hair. The bhave™ Bombshell Blonde shampoo has just been reformulated and is the perfect product for brassy hair that needs neutralising! Enriched with organic argan oil and Replicine™ Functional Keratin®, it works to bring blonde back to life! It will not only neutralise brassy tones, the Bombshell Blonde shampoo also provides added protection for your hair.

Deep condition

Using a deep conditioner is so important to maintain your hair health and prevent drying and breakage. This is definitely a step for everyone to follow! It will provide you with soft, healthy, shiny and well-bhaved hair.

The bhave™ deep intense conditioning masque provides intense moisture & repair to extremely stressed, coloured, dry or damaged hair. Enriched with Replicine™ Functional Keratin®, it is the perfect deep conditioner that works to restore elasticity, improve hair strength and boost shine.

Heat styling

Of course, the easiest way to maintain hair is to avoid using heat styling products! For those of you that can't live without those hair dryers and straighteners, ensure you use a heat protectant in order to protect your hair from breakage and colour damage and try use your devices on the lowest heat settings!

Yours in beautiful hair xx