LOOKING AFTER YOUR HAIR IN
summer
In summer, the harsh Australian sun is often reminder enough to protect our skin and hair from the harmful UV rays. As the weather heats up your hair will need extra attention to ensure it is at its finest. • Invest in a good mild nourishing shampoo and conditioner and perhaps add a hair mask to your weekly routine. • When using heated appliances to dry and style your hair, make sure you use a good quality heat protectant spray or oil first. • Sun, surf, sand and showers can leave you with a flaky scalp. Using a scalp treatment and moisturising shampoo will help. Include foods high in zinc and Vitamin A.
everything. It’s a matter of finding out (and using) what works for you!” Matrix celebrity stylist George Papanikolas, who is the man behind the manes of Kim Kardashian and Megan Fox, is a firm believer in heat protection products to prevent the hair from burning and dehydrating. He also advises his clients to stay away from the blow dryer and hair straightener on days when they have no official engagements, embracing the natural texture of their tresses for a few days during the week. Dry Shampoo, says George, is one of Hollywood’s best kept secrets, as it not only keeps your scalp fresh between shampoos but also adds texture and volume. If Oscar Blandi is good enough for Drew Barrymore, Naomi Watts and Emma Stone, then he is good enough for me. Celebrities also have bad hair days, says Oscar, they just disguise it
better. He suggests either blow drying the hair sleek and straight and then spritzing a little with a water bottle for a wavy beach hair look without the frizz, or some dry shampoo and a hairdryer for a messy but considered look. He also advises frequent trims for a thicker, healthier more even look. The right tools and insider tips can also do the trick. “When you are blowing out curly hair to straight, any time you want the hair to be really smooth you should use a natural bristle brush,” says Dan Sharp, stylist to Kate Winslet, Charlize Theron and Hillary Swank. “When you pull your hair back in a ponytail, spray a very light mist of hairspray on the brush and brush through the hair to prevent flyaways.” But more than anything, deciding on a new hair style, colour, or attempting a new do, should be fun. After all that’s the whole point isn’t it?
• A little bit of oil – coconut or argan – on the roots and tips left overnight and then washed out will make a world of difference to hydration and shine. • Trim your hair regularly to get rid of dry ends.
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