Below are my 5 top tips to achieve fabulous hair.
1. Know your hair type
It’s really important to use the right products for your hair type. Take some time to examine your hair. Decide if your hair is fine, thick, course, etc. Try a new product specific to your hair type for about a month before you decide if you like it or not. Your hair needs time to adjust to new products and over time it will either improve or it won’t – then move on to the next product test until you have 2 or 3 favourites to choose from.
On that note….it's important to have 2 or 3 favourite shampoo’s and conditioners that you rotate regularly. I may use my milkshake shampoo (available at Hair Blvd Salon or the link at the bottom this blog) for 6 weeks then change to a L’oreal brand that I also really like for about 6 weeks. Change your products regularly and be sure and examine your hair during each season change – you may find what worked for you in the winter is too heavy for your hair in the summer.
2. Sleep, exercise and eat healthy
Yes, it’s always the same thing we hear. It seems everything just works better when we’re sleeping well, (your body needs time to grow hair and does this best when you’re sleeping) eating right and exercising regularly. But like your skin, your hair will show it’s true colours when it’s not healthy. When we’re not taking care of ourselves, our hair looks dull and lifeless. Often times we’ll go out and buy expensive products to compensate for the lack lustre in our hair, when all we need to do is take care of ourselves better. If you’re doing all the above and you still aren’t pleased with your results why not try some supplements such as beta-carotene, niacin or biotin.
3. Have your hair regularly trimmed and use hot oil treatments
Getting your hair trimmed (even just a little bit) every 6 – 8 weeks helps with split ends and makes your hair healthier and when your hair is healthy, it grows! Try using hot oil treatments regularly (I use one every other week) and massage your scalp well when applying them (this will help stimulate your hair follicles) Try wrapping your hair loosely in a warm towel while you wait. It really helps with dry brittle winter hair.
Here's an article on how to make your own hot oil treatment for your hair ehow.com
4. Wash your hair only when it’s dirty
Washing your hair everyday strips the hair of it’s natural oils which makes hair more brittle and dry. I know from experience that I have to wash my hair every other day or every third day because of my hair texture. Figure out how often you really need to wash your hair and begin a new routine. It won't take long for your hair (and you!) to get used to washing it less often.
Remember your hair should be treated delicately so when you wash your hair be kind to it.
5. Avoid using very hot water, blow dryers and hot tools
OK, so I sometimes don't do this myself. : ) I love a really hot steaming shower and I use blow dryers every time I wash my hair. But I pay the price! If you’re able to air dry your hair, even just once a week, do so. There really is nothing worse than using hot tools on your hair everyday.
Here's my little trick and it seems to work - just when I’m about to leave the shower, I turn the water temperature to cool (or sometimes down right cold) and rinse my hair one final time. This helps to close the pores on my scalp – it also makes my hair look shinier. It doesn’t make up for the damage I cause with my blow dryer or my hot showers, but it certainly feels great and works magic in other ways!
Below are my favourite hair products - give them a try!
Milkshake
Check out some of my favourite hair salons....be sure and tell them I sent you!
