It sound’s a little bit cheesy but I put my hair through a lot.
I have been enhancing my blonde for roughly 10 years now (god that makes me feel old). Yes we are talking bleach, ten long years of having bleach highlights. Ouch!
In all fairness my hair hasn’t faired too badly, I have a great hair dresser she really knows how to look after my locks and with regular trims and the right treatments it’s okay. Lately it has been a different story.
Last year you might remember me having a ‘grey phase‘. I loved my little change but anyone who has had grey hair will know it is ridiculously hard to maintain. After a while I went back blonde and I think this is where my hair started to suffer, colour changes are always harsh on the hair. That mixed with the time of year saw my hair starting to feel dryer and dryer I was noticing breakages around the front and it was really starting to get me down. It may sound silly but I have always made an effort to take care of my hair so seeing it breaking off was so frustrating.
I decided to take some action and get strict with my hair care. I’ve seen a definite improvement so I sharing some of my hair care tips with you all!
Prep
Hair prep, in my opinion, is key. Making sure your hair is washed properly and regularly, I wash my hair around 3 times a week and leave the conditioner on for a few minutes to soak in all that moisture.
Finding the products that are best for your hair can sometimes take a little it of trial and error, I can’t have any products that are too thick or they just sit on top of my hair and make it look greasy.
I recently started using the Phil Smith range and it has been perfect for my hair. The luminous smoothing conditioner with keratin proteins has been brilliant for taming my frizz, it means I spend less time trying to smooth down fly aways with heat.
Protect
I have been trying to steer away from the heat as much as I can. So leaving my hair to dry naturally as much as I can and trying to embrace my natural waves. Of corse there are days when the hair needs taming properly so the key is protection, I use an Argan oil on my hair when it’s still damp – Argan oil is amazingggggg!!! The Phil Smith Transforming Argan oil is my current go too, it’s so nourishing but doesn’t leave a nasty greasy residue behind. I then use a heat protector and finally finish with a serum on the ends. It may sound like alot but you really just need a little bit of each product and it makes so much difference.
Preserve
Okay I did just want to keep with the P’s theme here. Basically final tip is use some hair spray, I never used to use any but I was having to redo my hair throughout the day because it was getting kinks or the natural wave would come back through. A little spritz goes a long way to keeping it sleek and reducing the amount of heat I’m having to use again and again.
Final actual final tip; hair up may seem like a good idea but having it pulled tightly too often will create the breakages round the front of your hair you are best off embracing your natural waves/wearing a hat – tis the hat wearing season for at least another month in my book.
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I try and give my hair a ‘heat’ rest by letting it dry naturally at least once a week.
For really dry hair put conditioner on after towel drying wrap a towel round your hair leave for 10 minutes then rinse
When I was younger tended to vary shampoo products, and m hair was thick, glossy and healthy in appearance. I would get asked what products I used, as people seemed to like the shine which they viewed as a healthy sign. May have been genetics, nutrition, hair colour as brunette, or a combination of influences.
As I have aged hair has become dry in winter. Now need to use conditioner. Never needed to use conditioner when younger. As we age I would say conditioner to moisturise can become a necessity.
Avoid hot showers and shampoo your scalp, not your ends x
Don’t go for squeaky clean, it means you’ve removed the natural oils
Occasionally I like to wash hair, apply a good conditioning mask and pop on a shower cap over the top, then get on with stuff around the house for a couple of hours, or as long as I can get away with before rinsing off. It seems to give my hair a nice boost, especially in winter.
Use conditioner after every wash
Argan oil and coconut oil , a little on hair everyday. Wash every 3/4 days if you can. Avoid dry shampoo , bad for the scalp over time. Only use conditioner on the ends of your hair rather than your whole head.
Rinse plenty of times to make sure all the soap etc is properly washed out
Try to let our hair dry naturally sometimes.
Put coconut oil in it overnight as a deep conditioner and wash it out the next morning. It makes it so soft!
Rinse, condition and dry naturally,
i use coconut oil as a treatment every now and again to give my hair moisture and a great shine
Try to let your hair dry naturally at least twice a week to prevent it being frazzled with the hair dryer
Always use a heat protector when drying and styling using heat
I only dry my fringe and let the rest of my hair dry naturally.
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I try to have heat free days on my hair so not to use hairdryer or straighteners. Hard sometimes but my hair always thanks me for it
I use coconut oil now and then as a pre conditioner, It really helps to treat my hair, it’s great for long hair, and treated hair x
I use organic cold pressed coconut oil as a hair mask once a week. It’s kind to your hair and skin because it’s 100% natural and you can also use it as a moisturiser for dry skin.
I rinse with cold water to get an extra shine.
getting regular trims at the hairdressers will keep your hair growing the way it should
Rinse with cold water or if brave vinegar for a lovely shine
Turn the temperature in the shower down to rinse your hair
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I try not to use straighteners so I don’t damage my hair.
Use heat protection products and don’t over heat the hair.
I love to once a month use argon oil on my hair like a mask then rinse it off thoroughly and let my hair naturally dry and relax for a day! it really counteracts the damage i do with dye and straighteners!
Coconut oil is great for your hair 🙂
Sleep on a silk pillow! It will help give a more slippery surface for the hair and will avoid excess friction 🙂
I use apple cider vinegar as a conditioner
Rinse with coolwater, more than you think you need to
My hair is very dry so i coat it in conditioner after shampooing and brush it through. I leave it on for 10 minutes and it makes such a difference
condition every time and use a hair mask once a week
I always comb through conditioner and use an intensive hair mask weekly to keep hair soft
i let my hair dry naturally so it doesn’t dry out
I use a deep hydrating treatment once a week and always use a heat protect spray.
use conditioner regularly to keep your hair in great condition
I rub macadamia oil into my hair when its damp and it gives it lovely texture and shine
always use heat protection for styling
There is a real trend at the moment for backwards washing, eg putting on the conditioner first, then the shampoo. And there are just as many people giving reasons not to do this, ie it will rinse out the conditioner (which I think is good as it is supposed to be rinsed out). I find rinsing out the conditioner more thoroughly is a good thing so I wash my hair first, then condition, leaving it in for at least 2-3 minutes. Then after rinsing out the conditioner I rewash with a teeny bit of shampoo. This has the effect of a more thorough rinse as the shampoo rinses out easily and seems to take the conditioner residue with it. The result for me is hair that is less limp and brighter/shinier. It certainly doesn’t affect the conditioner’s ability to “condition”.
I WASH MY HAIR 2 TIMES A WEEK I PUT CONDITIONER ON IT THE OTHER 5 DAYS NO SHAMPOO
SO MUCH BETTER BUT WOULD LOVE A GREAT CONDITIONER FOR MY HAIR ITS ALWAYS GOOD TO SWAP AND CHANGE
cacay oil makes your hair shiny only a little though before drying 🙂
Puta hair conditioner on then put a plastic bag covering your hair and leave on for 30 minutes then rinse off
Try not to use heat stylers after every wash!
I have natural red hair which tends to frizz . If I comb conditioner through it and leave it a good ten minutes before I rinse off with cool water it helps to calm it down.
always use a good conditioner and once a week leave a good hair mask on your hair for an hour wrapped in a warm towel then rinse off well x
Towel dry your hair before applying conditioner
A good conditioner
Use a detangling spray before combing hair after washing
beat a egg up and put it in your hair, leave for 10-20 mins then wash your hair, it does wonders!!
I always put serum at the ends after every hair wash and avoid using to much heat when styling
Always use conditioner right down to the tips
Get a tangleteezer they are amazing. Stops ripping out tangled hair.
Always use a heat protector
Be gentle with your hair and ‘listen’ to your hair
Shampoo your scalp & condition your ends
Wash your hair two to three times a week, max, Avoid hot showers and shampoo your scalp, not your ends, towel-dry your hair before applying conditioner, brush your hair twice a day, from the bottom up, use a low-heat setting for hairdrying and point the nozzle down, not side-on and try castor oil, hair oil and dry shampoo.
Just a drop of coconut oil will leave your hair soft, silky and sleek
For intant shine and to get that sleek hydrated look try combing a very small amount of vaseline through your hair. It adds control and protects it…but dont go overboard as it will look greasy 😉
A heat protector spray is a must to keep your locks in tip top condition!
Try not to shampoo everyday. Go easy on heated styling products and make sure you get regular trims!
Towel dry before conditioner 😀 also, only use conditioner at the hairtips.
Use a good shampoo
I often leave conditioner in my heair for hours to improve the condition xx
Hi Amy, I know how you feel I also put my hair through a lot. I’m always looking for a new way to take care of my hair. I think these products that you used are great. Can you order them online? Angel
I bleach mine too. I find sleeping with a moisture mask on really helps, and you get less of those dry flyaways!
Use conditioner before shampooing. Leaves my hair cleaner for longer.
Use a leave in conditioner once a week to add some extra moisture
I’ve made my own deep moisturising treatment with shea butter, argan oil & coconut oil – slather it onto dry ends, stick a shower cap on and leave it for an hour or so before you shampoo. I’ve bleached for years and it’s the only thing that stops my hair breaking constantly – best of all, it’s cheap and lasts forever, doesn’t contain nasty chemicals and is environmentally friendly as I just store it in an old jam jar!
Keep moisterising!
Go for regular trims, every 2 months or so!
Don’t straighten every day! And don’t miss your hairdresser appointments, even if you’re just getting the ends trimmed. It’s so easy to do when you’re a busy mum!
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just be kind to your hair!
Don’t wash your hair too often, don’t colour it, don’t perm it, have it trimmed regularly and love your hair.
Not to over style and to use intensive conditioning treatment once a week.
Stay away from the heat gadgets..use them as little as possible!
I’m a sucker for the straighteners so I try not to use the hairdryer as well and let my hair dry naturally
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Don’t use extreme heat (either with straighteners or having the dryer too hot!) any more than you can help, it really damages hair
Don’t use any shampoo with sulphates as they dry your hair out. Especially if your hair is curly.
A weekly deep condition
Keep on top of it!
dont brush wet hair!
I learned that putting the conditioner on before the shampoo is helpful and I have been trying it and it works – my hair is much better as a result.
Use a good conditioner if only to detangle your hair
Don’t wash your hair every day – it strips out all the essential oils :o)
A good monthly hair oil treatment helps repair the hair.
Wet hair, apply conditioner before showering. Shampoo at end of shower. Works much better for me this way round 🙂
I lather a hair conditioning repair lotion on my hair and wrap my hair in a towel before I go to bed. When I get up and wash it off in the morning my hair is super smooth and glossy.
A leave in spray conditioner every few days and a hot oil treatment once a month….doing this regularly I do feel a difference especially as I have highlights every 6/8 weeks
I try to use a moisturising hair mask once a week or so and protect my hair from heat damage using specially formulated treatments and sprays.
My hairs definitely crying out for moisture. It’s so dry at the moment due to the cold weather. Bring on Summer for shiny, silky hair
l condition my hair everytime l wash it
Use an intensive conditioner or a mask on your hair once a week to stop it getting dry
Heat protective spray before straightening or drying hair
I always wash my hair in the sink and use Vosene whenever I can.
Only use a wide toothed comb when first combing your hair after towel drying to prevent accidentally pulling out healthy hair that may simply be knotty.
I often use conditioner before shampoo when washing my hair as it makes it feel much cleaner
Always use a good leave in conditioner especially if your hair is prone to frizz or damaged!
dont wash it every day or it will get greasy too quick
When on holiday apply conditioner to your hair before heading out into the sun and it helps protect it.
Avoid hot showers and shampoo your scalp
I have very curly hair – the best tip I have is to never blow dry it. Natural drying reduces frizz so much 🙂
Always use a good conditioner.
It might smell and feel wierd, but for two different ways to add lustre, shine and moisture to my hair, once every few weeks I wash my hair in beer, which gives it loads of shine, which is important for me as I have been dyeing my hair now for 20 years….OR if I want moisture, mayonaisse! It smells odd, but I massage it in, wrap a warm towel around it, then rinse with cool water and get lovely shiny locks for a few days without it looking greasy! x Thanks very much for the giveaway! x
I use hair serum after washing my hair, gives my hair a really lovely shine.
If like me you suffer with dry hair, I find that combing through olive oil and wrapping in a hot towel and if you can leaving in overnight is great for regaining a bit of softness, you really need to wash it out well and if possible avoid blow drying it but it works wonders, my hair was previously bleach damaged and doing this once a week has helped it out so much
Do not dry roughly with a towel!! Pat Dry to help stop breakages!
i always use a good shampoo and conditioner and every 8 wks i have a conditioning treatment
try to use hair dryer less
I was always told to do a final rinse with cool water and a final blast of the hair dryer on a cool setting as it helps close hair follicles and keeps the moisture in
Get it cut regularly to avoid split ends
Make sure to towel dry your hair before brushing. Brushing wet hair can stretch the hair resulting in breakages and split ends.
I am a convert to a paddle brush to achieve a smooth style
I have no tips except what NOT to do ha ha which is why I need to win this.
Let my hair have a deep nourishing conditioning mask treatment whilst i am in the bath, it makes sucha difference to my hair
Pour some almond oil in a bowl and heat for 40 seconds, then rub it into your hair and leave for half an hour. Then shampoo and condition as normal. This will strengthen your hair 🙂
I hate my hair so much! It’s thin and flyaway so my tip would be to use dry shampoo to give it a bit of volume and means you don’t have to wash it every day!
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Unless absolutely necessary (e.g. if I am heading out), I always let my hair dry naturally rather than using a hair dryer. It’s much better for your hair.
Leave coconut oil in overnight. Makes it sooo shiny xx
Let hair dry naturally rather than blasting with a hairdryer.
I have very curly hair – the best tip I have is to never blow dry it. Natural drying reduces frizz so much
I really need to have those Phil Smith range