Hairstyles 2013 – Straight Hair, I Care

It has been evident lately that the short look is being fancied by several high profile celebrities. We have seen Beyonce go for the Sinead O'Connor style shave, Rihanna choosing the teenage boy look and of course a certain former Disney Star selecting a rather rebellious look in her new music video. 

Despite this somewhat catching trend, the majority of us have chosen to keep the long look and want to make the most out of it. Have your long hair looking its best by following these simple tips on getting straight hair.

• Use shampoos and conditioners that are specially formulated for straightening hair.

• Avoid shampoos that contain alcohol as this will dry out your hair and will make the straightening process harder.

• Before you blow dry, divide your hair into sections.  Never blow dry sections that are more than an inch thick as the hot hair will not be able to pass through.

• When blow-drying your hair, use a paddle brush pointing the nozzle downwards.

• If you want poker straight hairstyle use a flat iron to straighten your hair. Pull strands of your hair through the flat iron in a swift continuous motion. Remember to use a heat protective spray as this will protect your hair and give it some extra shine.

• To keep straight hair looking healthy, avoid split ends by going for regular haircuts.  

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Valentine’s Day Beauty & Hair Tips

The most romantic day of the year is just around the corner so SalonAddict have rounded up some top tips to help you dazzle your hot date or help you bag the man of your dreams!!

• Flutter your lashes at that special someone by maximizing your lashes with some eyelash extensions. Eyelash extensions will give your existing lashes that extra bit of va va voom.

• A blow - dry at a hair salon is the perfect way to boost your confidence and make you feel sexy for your hot Valentine's date.

• Fake the perfect tan by getting a full body spray tan to get your skin glowing from head to toe!

• Wear your heart on your finger tips and opt for a Valentine’s Day inspired manicure or else opt for red or pink Shellac nails.

• Curly hairstyles are perfect for Valentine’s Day giving you a glamorous romantic look.

• Be fuzz free this Valentine ’s Day by getting a leg and bikini wax to give you silky smooth skin. Check out our previous blog on how to help you prepare before your bikini wax.
 

 

• Want flawless make up? Whether its sultry smoky eyes or a bold red lip you are after, have a professional apply it to get that perfect look you are after.

• Make sure your brows are perfectly groomed by having them waxed or threaded.  This will frame your face and open up your eyes dramatically.

Hairstyles 2012 - Top Tips to get Long Hair

Regular Trims

The biggest mistake you can make when trying to grow your hair is skipping regular haircuts. It is very important that you go for regular trims to get rid of any split ends. Removing split ends can help prevent split hair traveling further up the strand, weakening the hair and making it prone to breakage. 

Deep Condition

Deep condition your hair at least once a week to minimize split ends and to keep your hair in top condition. When getting your next haircut why not request a deep conditioning treatment. 

Don’t Over Shampoo

Washing your hair everyday strips your hair of its natural oils which will dry it out. The natural oils that your scalp produces are beneficial and necessary to maintain the health of your hair. So give the shampooing a rest and allow for the natural oils to return. To tie you over between washing invest in a good dry shampoo. 

Relax on the Heat

Avoid using heated appliances as much as possible. Over using your blow dryer, curling iron or flat iron will all contribute to dry damaged hair. Using intense heat can cause the hair follicle to break off which will not allow the hair to grow long.

Wear Protective Hairstyles 

Hairstyles such as buns, braids and up-styles are great protective hairstyles as the ends of your hair are kept moist as they are not exposed to the air. 

Be Gentle 

Be gentle when brushing, detangling and styling your hair. Never brush your hair when its wet this stretches your hair and makes it brittle, always use a wide tooth comb to brush it while it's wet. 

Cover your Hair at Night 

Sleep on a silk pillow case or wrap your hair in a silk scarf to prevent your hair becoming dry and broken. 

Balanced Diet 

Increase your intake of protein which is essential for healthy hair growth. Amino acids and B complex vitamins are other primary nutrients required by hair.

Massage

Massage your scalp daily. This will help to stimulate the hair follicles and to enhance the growth of hair. 

Start your journey to getting long hair by getting rid of your split ends and book your haircut with one of SalonAddict's member salons.

How to Avoid Split Ends

Split ends are every girl’s nightmare and are a constant reminder that you are not being good to your hair.  Split ends occur when the bottom of a strand of hair splits into two or more strands resulting in dry, damaged and dull hair, so preventing split ends can save you hours of examining the tips of your hair trying to get rid of those unruly split ends. Keep your hair looking healthy and beautiful this winter and avoid getting spilt ends by following these helpful tips!!

Get Regular Trims. Many hairstylists recommend that you get a trim every six weeks in order to maintain your hairstyle and keep the ends of your hair healthy. Not trimming your hair regularly is possibly the main cause of split ends. So it is important to go for regular haircuts because split ends can continue to split up the hair shaft and cause even more damage. 

Stop Using Heated Styling Tools. If you cant completely avoid using heated hair appliances limit using them as much as possible as they can cause serious damage to your hair. When you do use them, coat your hair first with a protective heat-styling product, and don’t use the hottest setting on your blow-dryer or hair straightener.

Comb & Brush Your Hair Carefully. Brushing your hair gently before you shampoo is a great way to prevent damaging tangles in the shower. When your hair is wet use a wide tooth comb to detangle your hair after shampooing to prevent breakage and invest in a boar-bristle brush to use on dry hair for the best hair care. 

Shampoo Less. Over-shampooing your hair can be just as harmful as heat or chemicals. Unless you have overly oily hair, cut back to shampooing your hair every other day or less.

Deep Condition. To avoid that frizzy tipped appearance that's caused by split ends make sure to use a good hair treatment once a week. These treatments can help moisturize your hair and prevent the ends from becoming brittle and breakable. However don’t rely on products that claim to repair split ends. They can seal the split end to help it look healthier, but they aren't reversing the damage only a haircut will do this.

 
Protect Your Hair From Extreme Weather. This winter remember to keep your hair moisturized in the dry cold months and if your heading off for some sunshine keep your hair covered with a hat.

 

Hair Accessories.The wrong hair accessories can cause hair to become very damaged. Avoid using uncovered elastic bands as they can pull out hair when being removed.  Avoid tying your hair up every day as this can weaken the hair and encourage splits.

Get rid of your split ends now and book your haircut online now at one of SalonAddict's member salons.