Director Karine Jackson says A”s we leave summer behind and head into autumn, our hair needs lots of TLC. Putting the central heating on can mean frizzy hair, as can the wind, whilst post-summer hair can look dehydrated and lacklustre…this month we’re looking at my top tips to combat colder weather hair-mares.”
Good hair starts with your lifestyle..
Diet is incredibly important, be sure to add a good mix of fish, zinc and nuts. The one thing I really recommend to clients is Viviscal, a supplement for hair which is amazing. I’ve had fantastic results with my clients, but this is not a quick fix; the nutrients need time to work through the body, the clients who’ve used it for 3 months absolutely love it!
Combat dandruff..
If you’re concerned about dandruff, speak to your stylist. Sometimes it can be a reaction to your shampoo or you aren’t stimulating the scalp enough when you wash. A good brush can sometimes be enough to lift off any excess skin. The other cause could be that you’re not drying your scalp properly; this causes the scalp to wrinkle (like having your hands in water for too long) and flake.
Frizz-free..
Going from the cold outside to the warmth of the central heating can play havoc with your hair. Try using a serum through towel-dried hair, blow drying and then applying a little serum again to finish to stop hair from frizzing.
Invest in a satin pillowcase; cotton pillowcases can catch that hair as you move in your sleep causing frizz. Before you got to bed try using a leave-in conditioner as this will help to smooth the cuticle, leaving hair shiny.
If you do suffer with frizz on a daily basis, try skipping a daily wash and just freshen when needed. When washing the hair, finish with a blast of cold water to help close the cuticle and reduce frizz.
Invest in an anti-static comb and brush. Always use heat protection before you dry your hair and spray a little hairspray or use argan oil when combing or brushing the hair.
A Nano-Keratin anti-frizz blowdry is an amazing treatment for frizzy hair. I have thick curly hair myself and it just makes my life so much easier. It’s a keratin-based treatment which is what is missing from the cortex of your hair (causing the frizz) so it’ll make drying your hair simple and quick (and completely frizz-free) and it lasts up to 12 weeks.
Flat Hair
My top trick for lasting volume is to spray in a bit of gel to damp roots, then really ruffle the roots with your fingers as you dry the hair. This ‘confuses’ the roots making the hair follicle stand up and giving great volume. Style into your desired shape, then whenever your hair feels a bit flat during the day give the roots another ruffle with your fingers; just like muscle memory, the roots will remember to stand up straight again, reawakening the volume. www.karinejackson..co.uk
