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Thinking of going for a new style? Sometimes it’s hard to break free of our usual “short back and sides” comfort zone, but with this handy face shape guide from birchbox.com, you can choose a look that works with your face, not against it.
Always wanted a fringe but too scared to go for the chop? Fake a fringe with this easy hair tutorial (long hair needed).
Winter. Not only does it mean colder weather, it plays havoc with your hairstyle!
Follow our five tips for avoiding hat hair this winter.
It sounds obvious but if you put your hat on wet hair you’re going to create some funky looking new style when you take it off!
A coarse beanie will frizz up your hair more than a smoother one — which is why cashmere, silk, or angora are the best picks.
The tighter the beanie, the worse the hat hair.
Reduce static by making sure your hair is nice and moisturised before throwing on a hat. Cutting back on heat tools helps with this, as does a good hair oil or moisturising cream.
Try a low ponytail or loose plaits to minimise the dreaded hat hair.
Autumn hair care
With misty mornings and cooler temperatures, autumn brings a whole new set of challenges for hair care. Follow these three easy autumn hair care tips and you can make sure your hair looks and feels amazing this season!
During the summer we often use more styling products than usual to keep our dry, damaged hair in tip-top condition. But this can easily lead to a build up of products in the hair. Give your hair a fresh start for the new season by investing in a good clarifying shampoo. Something like Paul Mitchell’s Three Shampoo - and use it once a week. This will gently, but deeply cleanse your hair and scalp, removing all the build up that has accumulated, leaving your hair feeling clean and healthy but not stripped and dry.
Summer rays batter your hair, not to mention swimming pool chlorine. So autumn really is the time to get back on track with hydrating your hair. Once a week, use a deep conditioning treatment to restore its natural moisture. Remember to keep this up throughout the autumn and winter as central heating in the colder months also zaps the hair of moisture.
Damp, drizzly, foggy days are enough to put anyone off autumn and that’s before you add the horror of frizzy hair into the mix. After well hydrated and moisturised hair, your next best weapon in fighting frizz is a set of good quality styling products, specially formulated for the job. Speak to your stylist at Pankhurst and Deane about the best products for your hair and style.
Your scalp, or more accurately, your hair follicles are key to transforming your fine, limp mane into the glamourous hair of your dreams. Massaging the scalp regularly will increase blood circulation to the follicles and boost the strength of the hair roots and plump up thin hair.
Conditioner should always be applied after shampoo right? Wrong! Applying a conditioner to your hair before shampooing might not be the normal routine but if you want to create volume to your hair it works. Although conditioner nourishes hair, it also weighs it down, so shampooing afterwards will remove any heavy residues left by the conditioner and leave your hair feeling clean and bouncy.
If you just can't bring yourself to apply your conditioner before your shampoo, then condition only the tips of your hair after shampooing. This will keep conditioner from weighing down hair from the roots.
Keeping your hair styled in the same way forces it to lay flat on your scalp over time. To achieve an instant lift, switch your parting to the other side every couple of months or every time you have it cut. This will create volume and also change your look slightly.
Before you blow dry your hair, spritz volumising texture spray into your locks. Tip your head upside down when hair is still wet. Blow dry your hair in this position until it is 60% dry using a big round brush, as this will redirect the roots and create extra volume. Flip your head upright and continue to blow-dry your hair, using your fingers to pick up your roots. You’ll be left with professional looking big and bouncy hair.
Having your hair cut one length will make hair look its thickest. Too many layers will make hair look stringy. Go for something in-between. Opt for regular trims with us and throw in a few layers to create volume. Book your next appointment here.
Freshly washed hair can often feel too silky and flat. To add volume to clean hair, use dry shampoo on your locks. Flip your head upside down and spritz some dry shampoo all over the roots. Gently rough up your hair, shaking your strands with your fingertips. This will instantly add lift to your hair.
Think dry shampoo, hairspray, sea salt spray and backcombing all in one can! Texture sprays are great because they work just as well on freshly washed hair as they do on second or third day hair. A quick spritz on your roots will instantly add lots of volume to your hair without having to backcomb. The beauty of these sprays is that they’re self-setting so once it’s been sprayed on there’s no need for hairspray.
This is great for a quick volume fix to your hair. Volumising powders work by creating maximum volume at the roots as each hair strand is texturised by the powder. Simply shake the powder directly into your roots and with your fingertips, massage the powder in to create a big, volumised style.
Backcombing your hair is a sure fire way to create volume and body to even the thinnest of tresses. If done properly, it can create beautiful hold and lift but get it wrong and you could cause some serious damage to your hair. See the step by step guide on How to Backcomb Your Hair for glamorous, volumised hair.
This article was originally featured on the Superdrug.com website.
"It's the humidity!"
Remember when Monica from Friends went to Barbados and her hair went completely crazy? No-one wants to waste valuable cocktail and beach time styling their hair when they are on holiday, and with our top five tips to avoid frizzy hair, you won't have to.
Apply it daily to freshly washed hair, and leave in all day to protect and nourish. Simply twist your hair into a bun or slick it back. Rinse off at night and style as normal.
Sea water won't do much damage to your hair overnight but chlorine will, especially if your hair is coloured. In fact if your hair is dyed, swimming in the pool could change the tone of your colour so keep hair tied up when taking the plunge.
Holidays are the perfect opportunity to relax your haircare regime. That means messy plaits, headbands or just tying it back in a simple ponytail.
We like L'Oreal's Elvive Extraordinary Hair Oil to keep our hair frizz-free. Buy it here.
Restore your hair to its former glory with a chop, colour or conditioning treatment at Pankhurst and Deane. Just give us a call or use our contact form to book your next appointment.
Your scalp, or more accurately, your hair follicles, are key to transforming your fine, limp mane into the glamourous hair of your dreams. Massaging the scalp regularly will increase blood circulation to the follicles and boost the strength of the hair roots and plump up thin hair.
Conditioner should always be applied after shampoo right? Wrong! Applying a conditioner to your hair before shampooing might not be the normal routine but if you want to create volume to your hair it works. Although conditioner nourishes hair, it also weighs it down, so shampooing afterwards will remove any heavy residues left by the conditioner and leave your hair feeling clean and bouncy.
If you just can't bring yourself to apply your conditioner before your shampoo, then condition only the tips of your hair after shampooing. This will keep conditioner from weighing down hair from the roots.
Keeping your hair styled in the same way forces it to lay flat on your scalp over time. To achieve an instant lift, switch your parting to the other side every couple of months or every time you have it cut. This will create volume and also change your look slightly.
Before you blow dry your hair, spritz volumising texture spray into your locks. Tip your head upside down when hair is still wet. Blow dry your hair in this position until it is 60% dry using a big round brush, as this will redirect the roots and create extra volume. Flip your head upright and continue to blow-dry your hair, using your fingers to pick up your roots. You’ll be left with professional looking big and bouncy hair.
Having your hair cut one length will make hair look its thickest. Too many layers will make hair look stringy. Go for something in-between. Opt for regular trims with us and throw in a few layers to create volume. Book your next appointment here.
Freshly washed hair can often feel too silky and flat. To add volume to clean hair, use dry shampoo on your locks. Flip your head upside down and spritz some dry shampoo all over the roots. Gently rough up your hair, shaking your strands with your fingertips. This will instantly add lift to your hair.
Think dry shampoo, hairspray, sea salt spray and backcombing all in one can! Texture sprays are great because they work just as well on freshly washed hair as they do on second or third day hair. A quick spritz on your roots will instantly add lots of volume to your hair without having to backcomb. The beauty of these sprays is that they’re self-setting so once it’s been sprayed on there’s no need for hairspray.
This is great for a quick volume fix to your hair. Volumising powders work by creating maximum volume at the roots as each hair strand is texturised by the powder. Simply shake the powder directly into your roots and with your fingertips, massage the powder in to create a big, volumised style.
Backcombing your hair is a sure fire way to create volume and body to even the thinnest of tresses. If done properly, it can create beautiful hold and lift but get it wrong and you could cause some serious damage to your hair. See the step by step guide on How to Backcomb Your Hair for glamorous, volumised hair.
This article was originally featured on the Superdrug.com website.
Too many chemical treatments, like hair dyes, professional straightening or perms, can leave your hair in serious need of some TLC.
While going for a drastic chop and starting again is one option, if you can't face a completely new look there are a few things you can do to repair your hair and stop it from getting worse...
Unlike your skin, your hair doesn't regenerate itself once it is damaged. The good news is, increasing the moisture with a hydrating mask can help bond the hair cuticles back, both in the salon and at home. Talk to us today about the moisturising treatments we have on offer.
If you're doing a DIY hair mask, aim for once a week. You can even sleep in it overnight (with hair wrapped in a microfibre towel) for maximum hydration.
Another way to improve the appearance of frazzled hair by combing conditioner through your mid-lengths and ends before rinsing, which has the effect of smoothing the hair cuticles down.
A fortifying hair serum nourishes the scalp and hair follicles. We like L'Oreal's Absolute Repair Serum, which you can buy here.
A great haircut will also revitalise hair and make you look - and feel - better about your damaged hair. You don't have to do anything drastic. We can work with your hair to create a style that complements the way it moves.
