Beauty Tips for Groomers
Groomer and beautician, Jenny Farrell, shares some of her beauty secrets:
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thought I would switch things around and give out some human beauty tips this month! It’s all good and well making our furry friends beautiful but what about ourselves! Working in the grooming salon can cause issues with our own beauty regime. A lot of groomers tie their hair back, this can cause thinning of the hair at the front of the face and also cause damage and breakage to the area where you tie your hair up. Try using silk scrunchies if you want to tie your hair back as these cause less damage to your hair. Also, the use of blasters and dryers
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in the salon can cause your own hair to dry out, make sure you mask your hair using coconut oil, argan oil and or extra virgin olive oil once a week for 2-10 hours. When you dry your hair, apply oils before to hydrate your hair. Argon, castor and nut oils are really great for your hair and you only need a tiny amount - 1 drop for long hair - after washing and before drying will work wonders on your hair. I always recommend keratin smoothing treatments. They can be expensive but you can create a similar smooth glow at home using oils before drying! Use really good grade shampoo,
do not use dog shampoos! Use a salt free,chemical free shampoo that will restore hydration into your hair, especially if you treat your hair (colour / keratin). Hands are also a major problem area with contact dermatitis, psoriasis, dry skin, hard skin, broken nails the list goes on! So here we go! Always moisturise your hands throughout the day and after wetting your hands. Use a good quality moisturiser made to hydrate skin. Use a barrier cream before starting the day, this will prevent hair, dirt and chemicals drying out your hands. It is used by mechanics to prevent oil
