Sick of unhealthy hair days? Recreate a salon-quality hair end at residence with these professional washing and styling suggestions.

As soon as we stroll out of the hairdressing salon, we’re left to our personal washing and styling units till the subsequent go to.

Whereas it’s difficult to totally replicate the in-salon expertise, heeding these professional suggestions may drastically enhance your DIY finish consequence.

Step 1: Find out how to wash and situation hair correctly

Earlier than you even soar within the bathe, Kerrie DiMattia, proprietor of DiMattia & Co Hairdressing, recommends casting a discerning eye over your present merchandise.

“Nothing feels higher than a very good high quality shampoo, conditioner and hair remedy suited to your hair sort and situation as a pre-cursor to an amazing blow dry,” says Kerrie.

When you find yourself able to shampoo, make sure the hair is drenched in heat – not scorching – water.

“I all the time wish to advocate two purposes of shampoo to get the hair actually clear,” says Kerrie.

“The primary shampoo loosens up the oil, sweat and product build-up within the hair and the second carries it out of the hair.”

Hair stylist and educator Paula Hibbard suggests subsequent making use of your conditioner from mid-lengths to ends and brushing it by with a large tooth comb to make sure even distribution.

“Depart it on for a couple of minutes earlier than rinsing off completely. As you wait, therapeutic massage the scalp to advertise scalp well being and encourage hair development.”

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Step 2: Towel dry your hair

Within the consultants’ eyes, appropriate method is essential in the course of the towel drying stage.

“Deal with the hair gently when it’s moist as a result of it’s at its most fragile state,” cautions Paula.

The aim is to take away as a lot extra water from the hair is feasible – both by gently squeezing with a towel after which wrapping hair in a towel turban, or by permitting it to air dry.

“Don’t rub the hair with the towel as this causes friction and makes the hair fluffy,” says Paula.

Step 3: Blow drying and warmth styling

Simply as you’ll apply sunscreen earlier than going out within the solar, it’s crucial to use a warmth protectant product earlier than utilizing any warmth styling device.

“Warmth protectants guard your hair from potential injury attributable to excessive temperature drying and styling instruments,” says Paula.

Subsequent up, Kerrie recommends utilizing your hair dryer on a low setting till the hair is 80 per cent dry.

Then work in sections along with your brush and dryer, beginning on the again and dealing in direction of the entrance.

“Maintain the dryer as near the comb as attainable to regulate the route of the recent air,” provides Paula. “Including a nozzle to your hairdryer additionally helps.”

As soon as your complete head is dry chances are you’ll wish to go away your type there – or you’ll be able to transfer on to a straightening iron or curling wand.

“A straightener offers you that shiny, clean end,” says Paula.

“Or curling irons create glamour waves or beachy appears. Simply make certain the hair is totally dry earlier than utilizing a warmth styling device as this helps stop frizz.”

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Written by Sharon Hunt.