Firestyle Magazine Issue 3 - Spring 2016 | Page 34
Fashion & Beauty
Hair Q and A
By Helen Taylor
Having a bad hair day? Don’t worry, we’re here to help.
I spend a lot of money each month on
my salon colour but it seems to fade very
quickly. I want it to stay looking vibrant for
longer, what can I do?
Is your colour permanent or semipermanent? Many women visit the salon
and don’t know which dye is being applied
to their hair. If it’s permanent, the colour
will stay in until cut out or re-coloured, if it’s
a semi-permanent then expect it to wash
out after approximately 18-20 washes remember, although permanent colours
have got staying power, they are harsher on
your hair, so if it’s in bad condition, stick to a
semi.
What colour is your hair? Reds are notoriously
difficult to main-tain. If you have a red
hue then you will have to be prepared to
colour your hair more frequently. Reds fade
fast; washing, blow-drying, styling, sunlight
and chlorine will fade your colour quickly. Specialist shampoos designed for red
colours can help.
After having your hair coloured wait at least
48 hours before washing to protect your new
shade - this extra time will allow the colour
to settle. Always wash your locks with water
at a cool temperature because hot water
opens the cuticles on the hair shaft, allowing
dye to escape - cooler water will give your
colour more longevity.
Avoid clarifying shampoos - these are
products which are de-signed to deep
clean the hair. Not surprisingly they strip out
col-our causing it to fade fast.
Always buy shampoo and conditioner which
is designed for col-oured hair because they
are formulated without the harsh chemicals
that are responsible for stripping out colour.
If you’ve got a holiday in the sun planned,
pack hair products with SPF protection and
UV filters to protect against the sun’s rays.
If your in the pool keep your hair out of the
water, or coat it in conditioner before you
take a swim.
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No matter what I do with my hair it always
ends up looking flat. How can I inject
some volume?
Use a volumising product on your roots
when your hair is damp. Tip your head
upside down to blow-dry until hair is nearly
dry, then flip your head back and use a
round brush with a metal barrel to add lift
and volume throughout the top sections.
Think carefully about your hair colour,
one all-over colour can make your hair
look flatter, choose highlights in several
shades to create more interest and give
the illusion of a thicker, fuller and more
voluminous mane.
My hair is really frizzy, what can I do?
Fight frizz by using a deep conditioning
treatment every time you wash your hair.
Remember to apply it to the lengths and
ends only to avoid greasy-looking roots.
Before you dry your locks, apply a serum
or oil, section off your locks and direct
your hairdryer’s nozzle downwards as you
dry, to create a smooth finish. If you’re still
finding that your style is frizzy when you’ve
finished add a little more oil or serum.
My hair looks damaged, dry and dull.
I’ve been using straighteners on my long
hair every day for sometime, are they to
blame?
Yes. Any heat styling - straightening,
curling, blow-drying - can have a
damaging effect, especially on long hair
styles. Heat tools dry out the lengths and
ends of hair leaving locks looking frazzled.
Although we all depend on them to
create the looks we want for our hair, it is
important to not over-use them. Always
use a good quality heat protection spray
before blow-drying, straightening or
curling. Try to leave hair to dry naturally
when you can and always deepcondition your mane.