Hair Care Tips For Every Hair Type

There are an abundance of hair care tips out there to give your hair that shiny look and keep it protected no matter how much heat your put it through. However, depending on your hair type, you may find that some products leave you with flat, frizzy and malnourished locks. Knowing what products to use with your specific type of hair, can ensure that you never have a bad hair day again.

Hair Care Tips: From Drab To Fab

Hair products for conditioning and styling your hair can either aid in achieving your salon look or can actually make the situation worse. Knowing what type of hair you have can make it slightly easier to find the perfect products, making your hair look and feel shiny and healthier. To give you that glam feel every day of the week, we have put together all of the essential products to pop into your basket depending on what type of hair you have. We will discuss products for the following hair types:

• Curly Hair
• Colour Damaged Hair
• Greasy Hair
• Hair Extensions

Curly Girly

Only true curly girlies will understand just how hard it is to have a good hair day, with all your curls looking beautifully defined. From being too scared to brush your curls in fear they will become a frizzy mess to using the wrong products that clump together your curls, there are many reasons why you may be finding you have more bad hair days than good. However, by using the correct hair care products and taking care when styling your luscious locks, you can transform your hair into a powerful force of delicate curls.

The first step to tame that mane is to make sure that you are using the correct products for your hair. The brand, as well as the formula, will have a big impact on the feel and look of your curls, and using cheap shampoo and conditioner may be doing your hair more harm than good. Just like you would find the perfect face cream for your skin type, you should also be finding the perfect hair care products for your hair type. For those with curly hair, consider investing in some of the following products:

• Bumble and Bumble BB Curl Anti-Humidity Gel-Oil – for the perfect hold without that crispy feel.
• Kérastase Bain Fluidéliste Anti-Frizz Shampoo – although on the expensive side, this shampoo will make a significant difference to your curls, giving them a soft feel and less frizzy appearance.
• Neutrogena Triple Moisture Deep Recovery Hair Mask Moisturizer – treat your hair to a weekly treatment, smoothing even the most frizzy and dry hair, containing natural oils for a deep condition.
• DevaCurl Styling Cream – fight humidity and retain the shape of your curls with this styling product, and apply before you dry.

As frustrating as it may be, curly hair will require a lot of maintenance, but knowing what products to use and how to style your hair will make life a little easier. To maintain your curls even when needing to blow dry quickly, be sure to use a good quality hair diffuser. You can find the best diffuser to use on Style Craze and further styling tips for curly hair on Good House Keeping.

Colour Damaged Locks

You’re looking good with your rainbow of hair colours, but what everyone else may not see is the severe damage that has been caused by repeat dying. Many clients turn up to our hair salon in Milton Keynes in desperate need of a hair rescue after regular box dying their precious locks. Unfortunately, the only thing that is going to save your hair is to either have it all cut, or make sure that you have the right products to rejuvenate, repair and protect.

However, not all is doom and gloom as we have the perfect products and solutions for hair recovery after extensively dying your hair. From shampoos and intense conditioners to leave in oils and heat protector, all these products can help you revive hair that feels as though it’s gone beyond the point of return:

• Moroccan Oil – this is a lifesaver and can stop your damaged ends from splitting and leaves you with smooth and shiny hair.
• Nexxus Keraphix Conditioner – when your hair has been severely damaged, add some protein to prevent split ends and help to strengthen regrowth.
• It’s A 10 Leave-In – a leave-in conditioner spray that hydrates your hair and helps you to control frizz created by damaged ends.
• Joice K-Pak Deep Conditioner – treat your hair to a deep conditioner that helps to revive your locks as well as protecting them against future damage.
• GHD Heat Protect Spray – a lightweight spray that allows you to continue your hair styling routines while protecting your hair.

If you are someone that likes to experiment with lots of different colours, and in particular bleach, then we would highly recommend visiting a professional – like us! Although it may seem a little more costly, it does mean that you are less likely to face damage, and therefore can spend less on hair care products. If you have a colour in mind and would like to know more about how you can achieve your desired look, book in for our salon services in Northampton and the surrounding areas. Our professional hairdressers are more than happy to figure out a way to give you that well-deserved makeover.

Greaser Than A Frying Pan

We’ve all been there, waking up late on a Monday morning only to find that your hair is a massive grease ball, but you don’t have time to wash it ready for work. Not only can it be extremely annoying, but it also makes you feel dirty and a little self-conscious. Some of the most common causes of greasy hair include:

• Unhealthy eating habits & patterns
• Medication or health treatments
• Misuse of hair care products
• Hereditary problems

Although you may be thinking that washing your hair to get rid of the grease is helping, this can actually cause your scalp to try and produce more oil to keep your hair nourished. Pantene has put together a useful guide on how to treat greasy hair, from washing methods to the types of products that you should be using. Some of the best ones to consider purchasing include:

• Korrees Shampoo Liquorice & Urtica – helps to balance oils in your hair and give your scalp a deep cleanse.
• IGK Charcoal Detox Dry Shampoo – heavy-duty dry shampoo that lifts dirt to leave your hair looking cleaning and feeling fresher.
• Aveda Pure Abundance – gives your hair a matte look for a simple and quick greasy hair solution.

Even though your hair may look and feel greasy, it is still important to make sure that you look after it by applying products that can help you to balance your oils or give you a quick and easy solution. When opting for our beauty services in Milton Keynes and the surrounding areas, you can ask our professional staff about how to maintain that shiny salon look without making your hair greasy. So, look your best and book in your hair makeover today with Halon Salons.

Extending Your Hair Routine

Have you decided to treat yourself to some hair extensions to complete that rapunzel look that you just couldn’t wait for? Well, after spending the time and money in having your extensions fitted, it’s time to invest in some hair care products to keep them looking fresh and lasting longer. Certain products not only damage your extensions but can also make them fall out quicker. Just because the hair isn’t technically your own, doesn’t mean that it won’t suffer from similar damage such as split ends. It is therefore important to make sure that you have a selection of products that protect your luscious locks.

We would first recommend speaking to a specialist about how you should wash, brush and style your hair extensions, as this may vary depending on what type of extension you have. Here are some of the best products for ensuring that your extensions last longer and look healthier:

• Beauty Works Nourishing Coconut Milk Shampoo – this hydrating shampoo makes your hair feel soft and look shiny.
• 12 Benefits Health Hair Treatment – keeps you hair looking smooth and reduces frizz for that flawless look.
• Eprouvage Replenishing Leave-In Conditioner – keeps you hair looking shiny no matter what kind of hair day you’re having.
• Dove Refresh and Care Dry Shampoo – restore volume and fullness in your extensions with a lightweight dry shampoo.

Caring For Your Hair

It is important to care for your hair, even if you have a cute pixie cut that you have never dared to dye. Oils, shampoos and even leave-in products can all have an impact on your locks, and knowing which ones are best for your hair type can help you to enhance your look and feel confident with your bold hair choice. With years of experience in providing hairdressing, you can be sure that when you visit Halo Salons, you no longer have to dream of the perfect hair.