Hair Advice
Curly/Frizzy Hair
Curly hair is gorgeous and a lot of people envy those who have it. Even though it looks good, it is very hard to manage and look after. Naturally curly or frizzy hair lacks moisture. This can cause the hair to frizz or feel dry and brittle at the ends. Any sign of humidity or damp and curly hair tends to triple it’s size and go frizzy. Lots of people either resign to straightening their hair or putting it up into a pony tail.
How to look after your hair
Curly hair should be cut regularly, as it tends to grow outwards. Regular haircuts will help you to manage it a bit easier. Curly hair is naturally quite dry compared to straight hair, so try to restrain from over bleaching, straightening it too much and colouring your hair too much.
With curly hair we always advise not to use a hairdryer! If you have to, leave it slightly damp, otherwise you will end up with an afro. If you can, use a diffuser. This will require some practise but once you get the hang of it its so much easier.
Shampooing and Conditioning
For curly and frizzy hair the best shampoo and conditioner to use is the Redken Fresh Curls range. Redken Fresh Curls shampoo and conditioner nourishes curly hair, preventing frizz, leaving curls smooth, soft and bouncy. It enhances your beautiful natural curls and makes your hair easier to manage.
Styling your hair
For styling your curly and frizzy hair we recommend the following products. All of these products have been specifically formulated to smooth frizz, seal in moisture and define your curls, and most importantly make your hair a lot easier to manage.
Fine Hair
Fine hair is quite hard to manage or do anything with. It has a tendency to drop out quickly and go limp. People with fine hair often seek more body and height which is quite hard to achieve. It is a lot more prone to damage compared to other hair types and can be dry and sensitive.
How to look after your hair
Fine hair doesn’t have to look limp and flat. You can improve the body and height by blow drying your hair and by adding hairspray. Rollers are also brilliant for fine hair. They may need some practice when using them, but they will definitely give your hair volume.
Never overload your hair with a product. You will find your hair will drop even quicker than usual. If you want an extra boost, a little bit of back comb will do the trick.
Shampooing and Conditioning
For fine hair the best shampoo and conditioner to use is the Redken Body Full range. Redken Body Full shampoo and conditioner increases your hairs volume to create a fuller body. It strengthens your hair and doesn’t leave your hair feeling dirty, like some volumising ranges do.
Styling your hair
For styling your fine hair we recommend the following products. All of these products have been specifically formulated to thicken your hair, prevent it from damage making it a lot easier to manage and hold your hair in place.
Nearly everybody has had some sort of colour put in their hair. Whether it is highlights to cover those few greys, or if it is to make your hair look wild. The possibilities are endless!
Coloured Hair
Coloured hair is most prone to fade, more than anything. Unless you use loads of bleach on your hair, coloured hair should be in great condition as the colour itself contains conditioning products.
How to look after your hair
Having your hair coloured is expensive, so why not maintain it properly? Using a good colour shampoo and conditioner is guaranteed to prolong colour vibrancy.
No one likes faded hair, it’s annoying. Try and keep your hair out of the sun as much as possible and if you do go out into the sun make sure you use sun protecting spray. You should protect your hair, like you do your skin.
Shampooing and Conditioning
For coloured hair the best shampoo and conditioner to use is the Pureology range. Pureology shampoo and conditioner retains your hairs colour giving it a brilliant shine. It doesn’t damage your hairs colour and it prolongs colour vibrancy.
Styling and Protecting your hair
For styling your coloured hair we recommend the following products. All of these products have been specifically formulated to prolong your hairs colour and protect it from damage.
Very Dry / Unruly Hair
Very dry and unruly hair is usually a morning thing, however on the odd occassion some people have it all day. Very dry and unruly hair is normally very thick or frizzy, sometimes even both and it never wants to do as it is told. People with this hair type either over straighten their hair or just put it up into a pony tail.
How to look after your hair
For this hair type you need to use products that will add protein to your hair to smooth it out and calm it down.
The best range to use is the Redken Real Control range. These products are a life saver for very dry and unruly hair, because they tone the hair down, making it easier to work with. The leave in treatments soften the hair, add moisture and work wonders.
Shampooing and Conditioning
For very dry and unruly hair the best shampoo and conditioner to use is the Redken Real Control range. Redken Real Control shampoo and conditioner nourishes the hair, adding moisture and smoothing it out. It strengthens the hair, taking control and making it easier to work with.
Styling your hair
For styling your very dry and unruly hair we recommend the following products. All of these products have been specifically formulated to moisturise and nourish the hair, making it a lot easier to manage and work it.
Damaged / Bleached Hair
Damaged hair has less elasticity than normal hair. It is rough, brittle and strawlike to the touch. It is difficult to comb and tends to spilt at the ends.
Over bleaching is one of those things that is very common. A lot of people do it to create brighter blondes and bright colours, but your hair begins to suffer the damage and it takes ages to fix. Damaged hair can also be caused by over using straighteners, curlers and backcombing your hair too much.
How to look after your hair
If you have coloured blonde hair it is more than likely that somewhere along the line you have had bleach on your hair. Bleach causes destruction and it takes seconds for the damage to happen and months to get it back to normal.
When hair is damaged, always use strong protein based products. These will restore the natural proteins in your hair and strengthen it, making it more manageable.
Over styling your hair with heat irons can cause a lot of damage, so using good heat protector products is always a good idea. Itwon’t make you feel too guilty about using the irons.
Shampooing and Conditioning
For damaged or bleached hair the best shampoo and conditioner to use is the Redken Extreme range. Redken Extreme shampoo and conditioner is protein based. It restores hair back to its normal state, making it stronger and easier to manage. It de-tangles and smooths the hair out, whilst adding a healthy shine.
Styling your hair
For styling your damaged or bleached hair we recommend the following products. All of these products have been specifically formulated to intensely moisturise and nourish the hair, restoring it back to its normal state. They work on repairing the damage that has been made and work to strengthen your hair.
Normal Hair
There isn’t a lot of people around now with normal hair. They either colour their hair or pull it back into a pony tail so hard it snaps off. Normal hair is colour free and damage free and it isn’t too fine or too thick. You are very lucky people.
How to look after your hair
You have perfect hair, so don’t ruin it. Stay clear from anyone who wants to colour, bleach, perm or straighten your hair. Just keep doing what you have been doing and you should be fine. You can use conditioning products which will help to keep your hair in perfect condition.
Shampooing and Conditioning
For normal hair the best shampoo and conditioner to use is the Redken Clear Moisture range. Redken Clear Moisture shampoo and conditioner retains your hairs natural beauty. It keeps your hair moisturised and nourished leaving it feeling weightless and squeaky clean.
Styling your hair
For styling your normal hair we recommend the following products. All of these products have been specifically formulated to retain your hairs perfect condition. They all help to keep your hair moisturised, conditioned and easy to manage.