5 Bad Habits To Break This New Year For Better Hair Days

New Year, New Hair, New You. There are things you are doing to your hair on a regular basis that could be destroying it!  Let our team of Associate Salon Directors, Shawn, Readen and Oscar guide you in getting healthy-looking and manageable hair.

Using Flat Iron or Curling Tools On Wet Hair

For effective heat-styling, an average hair straightener or curling tool has to heat up to 150 to 200 degrees, both are way above the normal boiling point of water, which is 100 degrees. When moisture in the hair turns from liquid to gas, it expands rapidly, causing severe damage from within, far worse than when hair is dry.

Always blow-dry your hair first before using any heat-styling tools. Also, invest in a heat protecting spray such as Goldwell Kerasilk Color Protective Blow-Dry Spray which helps protect your hair from mechanical and heat damage, while locking colour in.

Not Drying Your Hair after Washing It

Many customers have the misconception that blow-drying their hair will cause severe damage, thus leaving it to air-dry (natural-dry) is a much better option. Unfortunately, that's wrong. Air-drying allows moisture to stay in the hair for prolong period of time, causing it to swell from within. This causes greater damage to the hair in the long run. Instead of air-drying your hair, apply heat protecting spray before using medium heat to blow dry your hair.

Wasting Your Hair Conditioner and Masque via Incorrect Application

Many women apply tonnes of conditioner or masque just by lightly scrunching or rubbing the products on wet hair after shampoo, leading to wastage and sub-optimal results. The proper way to apply hair conditioner or masque is to section hair into 4 broad sections, after that massage all the goodness into the hair in 20 to 30 downward motions, per section. This will aid absorption and help close the cuticles for a smoother and shinier finish. Lastly, use a wide tooth comb or Tangle Teezer to comb through the hair thrice per section for even distribution. Leave-in for 5 to 10 minutes.

Not Using a Colour Depositing Blonde Shampoo for Blonde or Ash Coloured Hair

Most Asian's hair contains significant amount of red pigments. Which is why colours like Ash Browns, Cool Browns or Ash Blonde, transit (fade) into brassy shades quickly. Using quality Colour Shampoo, Conditioner and Masque will help to some degree, as these products will help bring down the pH level of the hair, thus locking these colours in. That said, to really maintain the cool or ash colours in your hair for a long period of time, try using a Colour Depositing Blonde Shampoo on alternate days. Our top-pick - Pravana Purple Toning Shampoo. It really works!

Not Prepping Your Brush before Brushing Your Hair

Brushing your hair can cause mechanical damage to its cuticles due to friction, leading to split-ends. To prevent that, always use a blow-dry spray to give your brush a few good sprays before brushing your hair. Your hair will thank you for that.


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