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HAIR FIXES Turn your head upside down to get lift when blow drying. Hold by the roots until hair is cool to keep the created body. Take a minute to put Vaseline around your hairline when colouring your hair. This will save you staining your skin. Spray brush with hairspray. Run through hair to prevent flyaway strands. A brilliant way to revive your sagging curls if youre in a hurry is to apply some spray gel, then scrunch them gently with your fingers to give them some body.
A recent top hair magazine tried and tested four mousses on the market. The results were:- SAM McKNIGHT BIG MOUSSE A surprisingly small amount was needed to give really big hair! Held in place all day and although a bit more expensive than the others it was worth every penny. Rated 5 out of 5 ***** LOREAL ELVIVE FREESTYLE MOUSSE Excellent for fine hair and only a small amount of the light formulation was needed. Good strong hold with no stickiness at a great price. Rated 5 out of 5 ***** SALON SELECTIVES BODIFYING MOUSSE Nice smell with good hold, hair looked much fuller and the style lasted but the mousse did feel a bit sticky. Rated 4 out of 5 **** CHARLES WORTHINGTON BOOSTER MOUSSE Nice dispenser and gave a lot of shine. Did leave hair soft and natural but didnt add much to the body or fullness. Rated 3 out of 5 *** JO HANSFORDS RANGE This range is created by the leading hair colour specialist to promote good condition for colour treated hair. Jo believes that the secret to shiny hair is excellent condition. This range shuts down the cuticle leaving the hair smoother to reflect more light, giving more shine. With an Intensive Treatment for weekly use, these products are sure to please those of us who need extra help with conditioning! |
STYLING HINTS IN A HURRY If you want to cut down the drying time on longer style, wrap your hair in a towel to get rid of most of the water, then rough dry with a hairdryer. Use a blow drying lotion to dry hair more quickly and smoothly. Check the list of ingredients on your products those with a high oil content will prolong drying time. Switch your hairdryer to a faster speed rather than a higher heat setting a faster flow dries your hair quicker than heat. HOW TO FIND A GOOD HAIRDRESSER Word of mouth is about the best recommendation. Most salons will be only too happy for you to call in and discuss your hair before you make an appointment. Take note of how many ideas the stylist gives you and be prepared for a honest opinion as to what he/she thinks you can achieve. Be honest as to how much time and effort you are able to dedicate to your hair. If your good friend uses that salon, mention that you might want a similar style (if you do) hairdressers have remarkable memories for customers hair types! HOW TO GET A GOOD HAIRCUT The best haircuts of all are those that are versatile. Aim for something you can dress up or wear casually, something that can be altered by a different blow drying technique or styling product if the mood takes you. There is no doubt that a layered cut is one of the most versatile and allows more options than a one-length cut. Look through magazines with your stylist and ask how certain styles could be changed. Once hair is cut, practice at home for the first few washes, altering the style each time you blow dry and see how different products can give your different results. HOW TO STYLE LIKE A HAIRDRESSER Choosing the right style in the first place will make it easier to handle at home. Ask your stylist to recommend which products are likely to give you what you want to achieve, and dont overdo it. Too much gel or wax can make hair appear dull and lifeless so use sparingly until you find the right amount for you. And think how much time your stylist takes to section and dry your hair! Try not to hurry if you want to achieve longer lasting hold.
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