Want gorgeous, healthy looking locks? Here are a few tips to help you achieve the mane of your dreams by avoiding frequent washings, using the right type of hair dryer and natural oils in order to restore your hair’s luster.
Don’t Wash Your Hair Daily
Many of us feel like we have to wash our hair daily but fact of the matter is that frequent washings can actually damage and dry out your strands by stripping your hair of its natural oils. Your hairs oils give your hair shine and luster. However, too much oil can lead to greasy, heavy locks.
Try washing your hair just every few days and using a dry shampoo in between in order to keep your hair looking and smelling fresh. Dry shampoos are generally available as an aerosol spray or powder form which can be worked into your hair’s roots. Dry shampoos absorbs excess oil which may end up giving your hair a volume boost. If you have dark tresses you may want to try a tinted dry shampoo in order to avoid a white powdery cast which some dry shampoos can leave behind.
Pick The Best Blow Dryer For Your Hair Type
Picking the right hair dryer is key if you want to achieve the perfect salon blowout every time. Ladies with curly hair will want to invest in a good diffuser; you won’t need a ton of heat to dry your hair but a diffuser will leave your waves bouncy without creating a tangled mess. If you have thick or long hair, choose a blow dryer with a high amount of wattage of at least 1700 watts. A higher amount of heat will allow you to style and dry your hair faster. Those with frizzy hair may want to look into an ionic or tourmaline dryers which work to smooth the hair’s outer cuticle like the Bio Ionic Powerlight for a smoother and shinier finish. Reading hair dryer reviews will help you find the ideal styling tool for your needs and budget. Try to avoid heat styling every day since this can end up drying your hair out. It’s also a good idea to use a heat protectant spray or product prior to heat styling.
Restore Your Hair’s Health With Hair Oil
It may sound a bit gross to think of applying hair on freshly washed hair but the truth is that oil can do wonders for your hair without leaving it thick or greasy. Most oils, such as argain oil, should be applied towards the end of the damp hair where damage tends to occur the most and slowly worked through your mane. You can also use a comb to work it through. Oils work to restore your hair’s moisture balance and prevent it from drying out during heat styling.
Be Careful With Hair Dye & Highlights
Highlights and balayage hair styles are super trendy right now but they can wreak havoc on your hair even when performed by a professional. Bleach is generally required in order to achieve the look which can leave your hair damaged and even cause breakage. If you plan to go much lighter, talk to your stylist about working up to your desired color in numerous sessions; it’s generally a bad idea to go from jet black to light blonde in just one session. Your stylist may want to take you to a caramel color first and take you blonder the next time. Pick a stylist who uses Olaplex; this is a new revolutionary product that is mixed in with the hair dye and prevent damage during the process. Post color you ‘ll want to incorporate deep conditioning treatments and use hair oils in order to get your hair healthy again.