Salon Hair at Home
From the moment the government ordered a shutdown of all non-essential shops, pubs and salons, hordes of woman across the country started to buying up ‘do it yourself’ hair dye like there was no tomorrow.
Why? Well, whether we like to admit it or not, our hair has a rather astounding affect our mood and feelings of self-worth. Need proof. Just take a look at all the swarths of hair loss clinics across the country, charging balding men (and woman) a small fortune for the chance to regain their once full head off hair.
Hair effects our confidence, fact. So, when we as a collective (because let’s be honest here it’s not just us woman) realised that we might not be able to visit a salon for up 3 months (even more if rumours are to be believed), the full reality of what that could mean hit us hard. Roots that go on for day, greys we had forgotten even existed, wonky trims, fringes reminiscent of our primary school days and block colour dye jobs. The whole country could reappear from isolation looking like some bad rerun from the 80’s.
Katie Allan, founder of Mayfive Hair advises to stay clear of the home hair dyes, as they don’t have the same technology as in-salon dyes and create a very basic one dimensional result.
“Forget stock piling on toilet roll and rice, pick up L'Oreal's Hair Touch Up £12.99 for your beauty cabinet. It's basically a 'spray paint' for hair with multiple different colours and will wash out when you next shampoo.” explains Katie. “Alternatively, raid that makeup box and apply anything with a similar colour to yours to disguise any unwanted whites such as eyeshadow or even mascara!” And don’t forget about the power accessories. “Headbands are super cool and great to chuck on to hide a grey hairline AND to cover up oily roots!”
While Founder and Creative Director of STIL salon, Christel Lundqvist recommends taking supplements, like Viviscal Maximum Strength Supplements, to strengthening hair from the inside out to help promote healthy hair growth. “Using supplements in conjunction with an at-home protein strengthening wash is ideal for hair that’s become weakened. These products will help to rebuild the hair’s natural keratin level, as well as strengthening the outer layer of the hair.” For after-care, Christel recommends products containing keratin lipids and coconut oil, as these will rebuild the internal structure. “Bamboo extract is also a great ingredient for added hydration.”
For those of us with fine hair, Christel suggests using serums to add body and volume. “Dry shampoo is also my best kept secret when it comes to creating long lasting volume in the hair. It gently cleanses the hair but creates the appearance of fullness around fine strands; giving the hair a natural plumpness and flexibility.”.
Want to get healthy and glossy tresses- even when staying indoors? Take matters back into your own hands with our most recommended products for salon hair at home.
REVLON
For those of you who find the at home blow dry as tricky to master as … this 2-in-1 styling tool is a real game changer. Giving the power of a dryer and a volume of a styler, this brilliant tool glides through your hair to detangle, dry and volumize in half the time, while its oval brush creates volume at roots and curled ends.
VIVISCAL
Helping to combat the damage from everyday stress, hormonal changes, poor nutrition, the environment and over styling, this US best seller blends a potent mix of naturally derived ingredients including, AminoMar C™ (a rich compound of marine extracts), zinc and biotin to specifically contribute to the maintenance of healthy hair.
CHAMPO
Haircare from £8
Asks any haircare professional and they will all agree that using the right products for your hair will deliver the best results. To help identify your hair type, award winning brand Champo use the ancient Ayurvedic diagnosis system of Doshas (Vata, Pitta and Kapha) via their online questioner to ensure you use only the right products for you and your hair..
BATISTE
Hint of Colour £3.99`
Refreshes flat roots with this tinted formula that perfectly blends to brighten up your colour or whenever you need a stroke of brilliance.
KLEAN
Make hair and skin healthier with Kleans easy to use Eco Shower Filter. Using NSF certified ingredient to help remove chlorine, heavy metals, chemicals, and other impurities from your shower, this sleek and modern attachment fits into your shower in just two minutes.
ALICE & BLAIR
Headband from £15
There is nothing like a headband to save you from bad hair days, and with their array of beautifully bespoke designs its no surprise that Alice & Blair have fast become an influencer favourite. We recommend going for one of their wider style such as the ‘Imogen Knotted Silk Headband’ £59 and using it to cover up a grey hairline or greasy roots as per Katie at Mayfive.
WE ARE PARADOX
Another hair hero from environmental and social responsibility beauty brand, Paradox. Containing 94% natural ingredients, their brand new hair + body treatment oil candle by is a world first. Uniquely formulated to condition, soothe + restore your skin + hair., this must have candle with its calming spa like scent, contains a nourishing blend shea, cocoa, soybean and avocado for deep down conditioning.
Alfa Italia’s genius styling tool takes multi tasking to new heights. With 3 different sized titanium barrels that clip easily into one base, controlled heat up to 232ºC achieving enviably styled curls or waves couldn’t be easier.
MARIA NILA
Colour Refresh £20
We can’t get enough of these fuss free with non–permanent colour pigments by Maria Nila . Whether you want to intensify your current shade, hide greys or completely switch it up, each application of Colour Refresh lasts up to 10 washes
At- Home Hair hack: Add the White Mix to any shade to lighten it up, or if you need to refresh a balayage, use the Cacao on your roots and the Vanilla on the tips.
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