How to do a messy bun: lovely US hair stylist Alexsis Mae reveals her 1 minute messy bun trick.
Are you a fan of messy buns? What’s your favourite easy go-to hairstyle?
How to do a fast messy bun with Alexsis Mae.
How to protect your hair in autumn
With the weather changing and autumn around the corner, the change in season can cause some damage to your hair.
But don't panic, as we have some expert advice to help you protect your hair:
Hydrate your hair
Summer can leave hair dry and brittle so you're already going into autumn with some work to do. Give your hair some TLC by having a weekly hair mask, or buy a leave-in conditioner that adds moisture to damaged hair.
Get rid of split ends
It might be tempting to grow your hair longer in autumn to keep warm, but if you have split ends this can cause thinning and fraying. Once you have them, the only answer is to chop them off, so if you want healthy hair this season, book in for your next haircut.
Soothe your scalp
It's quite common to have a flaky scalp as the weather gets colder because of changes in temperature, diet and increased stress levels. Eating vitamin D rich foods like salmon and mackerel, or taking supplements, can give your hair a much needed boost.
Five budget face serums that really work
If you’re looking for a product to give your skin a real hydration boost, serums are a great place to start.
Use a few drops before your moisturiser for fresh-faced, happy skin. Which is your favourite budget brand that really works?
Five products to fix static hair
We’ve all had those moments.
You’ve just finished blow drying your hair and then those annoying bits that always stick up automatically ping sky-high as if to say: “we’re still here, guys!”
The good news is, you’re not alone. Everyone gets fuzzy hair, whether it’s from over-styling, excessive hairbrush yanking, too tight ponytails, menopausal hair thinning or even fragile post-baby hair.
The even better news is, you can fix it with these five anti-frizz products…
How to take care of long hair
We’re L’Oreal ambassadors here at Pankhurst & Deane (just pop into the salon to stock up on their gorgeous products!) so we thought we’d share their brilliant tips for how to take of long hair….
Secrets to shiny hair, revealed by professionals
How can I get my hair shiny? It’s one of the most common questions we get asked at Pankhurst & Deane and we know all the tricks for how to get your hair shiny….
How can I get my hair shiny tip 1: PROTECT HAIR AT HOME
Use a hair mask to hydrate and reduce hair breakage and choose a volumising shampoo to make hair appear fuller. Apply from the middle of your head down to the ends to prevent flatness. Don’t forget to use heat protecting products when styling hair with straighteners, curlers and hairdryers, too.
How can I get my hair shiny tip 2: LOOK AFTER COLOUR
Dying your hair can make it weaker, so be sure to wash it with colour-safe shampoo and conditioner - opt for ones that contain keratin as it makes chemically-treated hair stronger.
How can I get my hair shiny tip 3: GET REGULAR TRIMS
What can we say, we are champions of the good old fashion haircut! But don’t be afraid to get a trim especially if you’re growing it. It’s the best way to keep hair healthy, happy and shiny. Give us a call on 01865 55375 to book your next appointment.
How to use less plastic in your beauty routine
You may have nailed the BYOB (bring your own bag) to the supermarket and you’ve invested in a Keep Cup for your coffee, but what about the plastic in your skincare and beauty regime?
A quick look in most people’s bathroom cupboards, wash and make up bags would reveal a whole heap of plastics. But all is not lost. Here are our top tips for reducing your plastic use.
Ditch the glitter
With festival season fast approaching, it’s tempting to stockpile the face paints and glitter transfers. But glitter is made from tiny pieces of plastic and foil, which are non-recyclable and can take several YEARS to decompose. So invest in some bio-degradable glitter instead. Simples.
Go package-free
We buy over 1.4 BILLION plastic bottles across the world. And while LUSH Cosmetics is a great champion for so-called ‘naked’ cosmetics, opting for products that are packaging-free is the best way to make an impact. Solid shampoos, soaps and deodorants are great choices.
Shop in store or buddy up to combine orders
Online shopping is wonderfully convenient but often comes with excessive packaging. The cardboard used for shipment in America alone equated to 1 billion trees in 2018. So what’s the answer? Mindfully shop online and steer away from outlets that are renowned to use copious amounts of packaging. Alternatively, ‘buddy up’ with a friend and combine your orders to ensure that only one shipment is made. Of course, shopping in store is a great alternative as you can use your own bag.
Ditch wipes
Wet wipes, baby wipes and make up wipes are all plastic-based, meaning they won’t break down and stay in landfill blocking water systems. Worryingly wipes are responsible for 93% of the make up in blockages found in our water systems and the fastest cause of pollution on our beaches. So ditch the wipes and use biodegradable products, cleansers in glass bottles or good old fashioned soap and a flannel!
Recycle make up
Include a recycling bin in your bathroom. Many people only have one waste bin for recycling, usually in the kitchen. This often means that every mixed rubbish ends up in the generic bin.
Five ways to fight the frizz this summer
1. INVEST IN SUNSCREEN FOR YOUR HAIR
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.
2. ALWAYS WASH YOUR HAIR AFTER THE POOL
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.
3. DON'T OVERSTYLE YOUR HAIR
Holidays are the perfect opportunity to relax your haircare regime. That means messy plaits, headbands or just tying it back in a simple ponytail.
4. USE HAIR OILS TO CALM THE FRIZZ
We like L'Oreal's Elvive Extraordinary Hair Oil to keep our hair frizz-free. Buy it here.
5. BOOK IN FOR A COLOUR, CUT OR TREATMENT WHEN YOU'RE BACK
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.
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How to have a good hair day - every day
We all know the feeling… our hair won’t behave and, silly as it seems, we can’t help feeling that it’s ruined the rest of the day.
But help is at hand. Just follow our four tips and you’ll never have another bad hair day again. We promise!
Use protection
The easiest way to ensure that you have a good hair day is to use a heat protectant spray after you wash your hair, and before you use any styling tools like straighteners, curlers or hairdryers. Not only will this protect your hair from any heat damage, but it will also create the perfect base for you to create the perfect look.
Shiny happy hair
We all know that shiny hair equals healthy hair - just look at Meghan Markle! So if you want to make every day a Good Hair Day, simply invest in a good hair mask and make it a regular ritual to deeply condition your locks.
Add volume
Gentle backcombing (think a little tussle rather than full on 80s style) can help your hair look full of life. To do this, start at the roots and tease the hair over your brush and then give it a blast with your favourite hairspray.
Fake it
Even when you’re having an off day you can still bring it back with some handy handbag essentials like dry shampoo and hair serum.