Spring is in the Hair

With endless days of freezing weather, filled with the dreary drizzle of rain and thick fog, it’s impossible to get our heads around that fact that spring is just around the corner. But trust me, the warmer days and longer nights that spring promises aren’t far away and it’s time to give our hair a little pick me up to help it recover!

Whilst we cozied up in jumpers and coats to stay protected, there was no such luck for our hair, it’s faced every damaging winter day naked! That’s why springtime is definitely the season of renewal so here are a few professional secrets to putting the spring back into your hair!

Re-build: - All that central heating and harsh winds have drying effects on the hair and actually your hair loses keratin – the substance that keeps our hair strong and flexible – with harsh daily aggressions. Add to that blow drying and straightening and your hair could be a lot weaker than you think! Give some strength and literally add more spring to your hair.

Great hair starts with a good cut This is the perfect time for a professional haircut to ensure that your hair is free from damaged and split ends that winter caused and will make your hair look healthy. Follow up visits, which include regular trims, will also guarantee that your hair will look and feel its best. You don’t need to have a dramatic cut, even the smallest of trims will keep your hair looking it’s very best!

Sleeping Beauty: - When you are sleeping you’re body will be trying to repair all of the damage brought on by the winter months. To ensure that your hair can get back to it’s healthy self; help it along by sleeping on a satin pillow to reduce rubbing and that flyaway frizz.

Keep hair fit: - Yes you really can keep your hair fit from the inside! Your body’s health can be seen in your hair so eat well and avoid smoking or drinking too much alcohol!

Lighten up! - Seeing as we’re leaving the dark days of winter behind us, why not celebrate by going lighter for spring! This seasons hot look is platinum blonde (think Sarah Harding). To get the look you’ll need a full head lightener (bleach) applied to the scalp and lightened up to a pale yellow then toned to remove the yellow tones to leave a clear platinum shade. Remember that you can’t go lighter with anything other than a permanent hair colour so make sure it’s the right choice beforehand.

This colour requires regular attention to keep it looking at its best - you can’t let your roots get too big before the next application or you will start to get ‘colour banding’ which is very hard to correct.

Product Overload: - It’s tempting when your hair is dry to go overboard with the number of products you use. This actually can end up resulting in your hair looking dull and greasy. Instead ask your hairdresser to recommend products that are light and won’t cause build up like Clynol’s Massive Volume Spray a light spray that gives hold, body, yet doesn’t weigh hair down or make it feel sticky.

This article was written by Lisa Shepherd. Content courtesy of Girlznight Mag.