Autumn haircare tips for healthy hair

When the weather cools it can play havoc with your hair, causing dryness and frizz. But there are a few things you can do to help protect your hair in autumn…

Hydration station

Deep condition your hair with a mask or leave-on conditioner once or twice a week in autumn. Just 10 minutes a few times a week is all you need to keep hair healthy.

Take a break from ponytails

It’s cooler to wear your hair up in the summer but this can cause breakages and scalp stress some come the autumn consider wearing your hair down more often.

Invest in protecting products

Heated styling tools can cause all sorts of damage, especially during the colder months. Add a few protectant products like spray, serum, mousse, or cream to your winter beauty arsenal.

Get a haircut

We always say it, but regular haircuts can help make hair healthier. The longer your hair, the more susceptible you are to breakage so give us a call to book your next appointment.

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Five reasons to go for the chop

Short hair is quite possibly one of the easiest looks to pull off and the great thing is, it doesn’t need hours of styling, either.

It also works with any texture and hair colour, and is the quickest way to transform your look and the way you feel about life. Not convinced? Here are our five reasons to go for the chop:

REASON 1: You’ll get rid of unhealthy hair

REASON 2: It’s a chance to start again (so says the Queen of Reinvention Rihanna)

REASON 3: Short hair never goes out of style. Just look at Audrey Hepburn

REASON 4: It’s truly liberating (Miley Cyrus certainly thought so)

REASON 5: It’s not permanent. That’s the great thing about hair - it grows back!

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.

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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…

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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.