Hair care tips between Salon visits!
Maintaining healthy hair between your visits to us at Strands is essential for preserving the vitality and appearance of those luscious locks! By starting a consistent ‘at home’ care routine, focused on proper washing, conditioning, and maintenance, you can extend the life of your salon treatments and keep your hair looking its best!
1. Washing
We suggest that you begin with a gentle cleansing routine, tailored to your hair type. Feel free to ask us in salon for our recommendations! Over washing can strip your hair of its natural oils, ultimately leading to dryness, while under washing may cause dirt and product build up. Aim to wash your hair 2-3 times per week (ideally) using a sulfate-free shampoo, to help maintain the scalp’s natural balance. Aveda’s botanical repair is an excellent choice, as it gently removes excess sebum and product build up while strengthening hair!
2. Conditioning
Conditioning is VITAL for replenishing moisture and protecting hair from damage. After each wash, apply a conditioner suited to your hair’s needs. For those with dry or damaged hair, a deep conditioning treatment once a week can provide intensive hydration. We would recommend Aveda’s botanical repair strengthening masque OR the nutri-plenish conditioning treatment, to deeply condition and strengthen the hair, leaving it softer and shinier after just one use! Ask at reception for further detail on the deep conditioning treatments we offer.
3. Maintenance
Beyond washing and conditioning, we would also recommend that you consider the following maintenance tips:
- Heat Protection: Minimise the use of heat styling tools. When necessary, always apply a heat protectant to shield your hair from potential damage. GHD do a fantastic heat protectant spray, available in salon and don’t forget to upgrade your GHD hair styling tools which have now been adapted and are proven to cause less breakage!
- Scalp Care: A healthy scalp is truly the foundation of strong hair. Regularly exfoliate to remove dead skin cells and promote circulation is KEY! Aveda’s Exfoliating Scalp Solutions Treatment can help reset your scalp, extending the time between washes and removing residue and product build up. We offer this as a mini or full treatment option, please ask at reception for details (the full treatment includes a luxurious hot towel applied to the scalp)!
- Protective Styling: With hair ups, opt for hairstyles that minimise tension and breakage, such as loose plaits or ‘messy’ buns. And make sure the bobbles and grips you use aren’t causing more damage than necessary! A nice soft scrunchie for day to day wear is bound to be better for your tresses than a tight elastic! In fact, avoid tight hairstyles that can stress the hair shaft whenever you can.
- Regular Trims: Schedule regular trims every 6-8 weeks to remove split ends and maintain optimum hair health.
By incorporating these practices into your weekly hair care routine, you can maintain the health and beauty of your hair between your visits to Strands, ensuring it remains strong, vibrant and resilient.