There’s no better feeling than leaving the hair salon, your hair looking as perfect as ever, soft, shiny, and healthy as can be. So, naturally, that’s the look you want to recreate each time you style your own hair. Unfortunately, things don’t always go as planned and it seems like, no matter what you do, your hair never looks or feels like it does when your hairstylist does their job. Well, it doesn’t have to be that way. If you need some professional tips on how to approach styling your own hair, here are some of the best ones for you.
Cut It
When your hairstyle is simply wrong for you, it won’t look amazing, whatever you do to it. Some people look great with bangs, while others truly don’t. Some have the ideal face for long hair, while others look striking with short hair. A good hairstylist will be able to tell you what hairstyle suits the shape of your face and your hair type best. That’s why, before you tell them what you want or bring them a photo of a person from a magazine, whose face looks nothing like yours, ask for their opinion and take it into account. So, your first step is to get your hair cut the way you and your stylist agree is best and then maintain that style.
Trim the Ends
If you don’t cut your hair regularly, you’ll have visible split ends and you won’t be able to hide that your hair is damaged. Unhealthy hair never looks as good as it does when it’s freshly cut. Not only can it appear as if your hair is one color and your ends another, but your ends will also be dry and knot more. It’s also more difficult to style your hair with split ends, as you won’t always be able to shape it properly. Trying to curl or straighten such hair will only result in your ends looking broken and bent. This is why you should visit your hairdresser regularly. You don’t have to take off any of the lengths if you don’t want to, but you should get a trim once in a month or two, depending on your hair style and texture.
Give It Volume
To get voluminous hair, the first thing you should do is wash your hair using shampoo with volumizing properties. Next, add some volumizing serum and blow-dry your hair by bending over and flipping it upside down. Finish it off by drying one section of your hair at a time, using a brush, and then flipping your hair upwards, so that you can dry your roots a bit more for extra volume. In case that isn’t enough and you can’t get the volume you desire, you can always invest in some first-rate clip on extensions. Look for those that are made from natural, human hair and that are suitable for your hair color and length. These extensions are the simplest to put on and remove, and they last three to six months, giving you the hair-style upgrade you need to stand out.
Dry It Wisely
Once you step out of the shower, your first impulse might be to grab a towel and get rid of the excess water from your hair with it. To prevent unnecessary damage, avoid the towel and use a soft cotton shirt instead. After that, before using any hot tools on it, protect your hair from harm with protective products, such as a good heat protectant. When blow-drying your hair, use a brush to do so. You’ll get the best results if you point the blow-dryer in the same direction as your brush, which is from the roots down to the ends. When it comes to the position of the blow-drier, it should be as close to your hair as possible, without actually touching it. That way your hair will be drier sooner and you’ll avoid frizz and stray strands.
Rethink How You Curl or Straighten It
Before you use your straightening or a curling iron on your hair, make sure it’s completely dry. If you want to decrease the chances of damaging your hair, you can do so by letting it air-dry and styling it further afterward. In addition, pay special attention to what sort of hot tools you buy in the first place, and if you want to opt for Permanent Hair Straightening, be sure to choose a treatment that also includes keratin and silk proteins to ensure your hair’s health well into the future. When opting for straightening and curling treatments or tools, skip cheaper options, as they may turn out to be devastating to use on your hair. If you can, invest in those that rely on the latest technology, as some of those are a phenomenal solution for anybody who styles their hair often. For instance, you can now find excellent curling irons that are vapor-infused.
It’s not impossible to have incredible-looking hair without having to spend a fortune on a stylist every week. With these tips, your hair can look like it’s been styled by a professional every day and you can feel as confident as you do after a day at the salon.