Aftercare
Basic tips to take care of your hair, for more good hair days.
Post Service
I recommend you do not wet or wash your hair upto 48 hours after any chemical service. Through the process, your hair is moved in an alkaline state to be treated and finished in an acidic state to lock into the hair. Water will take your hair back up the pH scale toward alkaline which could lead to spoiling your service results.
Sulfate-Free Shampoo
Today, most shampoos contain unnecessary added ingredients to deliver extra benefits. Like, silicones to smooth, conditioners to hydrate, thickening agents to make hair feel fuller. The problem is, these ingredients are engineered to not rinse out easily. They cling to your hair and scalp, leaving filmy residues that build up and make your hair dull. Or worst of all, block your hair follicles which can cause hair thinning and loss. Sulfates known as surface active ingredients are chemicals to assist in producing suds. This chemical will break down professional colours, can lead to sclap irritation and frizz.
All shampoo’s stocked by me are sulfate free.
Hair Brushing
Hair is in its weakest state when wet. It is important to use the right brush for your hair type. Using the wrong type of brush can cause over-stretching of the hair. Stretching leads to split ends and eventually breakage. If you have fine or fragile hair I suggest brushing when the hair is drier. Avoid using brushes with the little balls on the tips of the bristles as this will drag and stretch the hair. Combs and strong toothed brushes will cause damage over time as the only give, is in the hair leading to breakage over time.
A variety of sizes, shapes and bristle strength to help with your hair type.
Rinse Before & After Swimming
Salt water and chlorine pools can have an adverse effect on your hair colour and condition. Salt water corrodes just about everything, including your hair colour. To prevent colour fading and having your hair feeling stiff or straw like, rinse before you swim to stop your hair absorbing like a dry sponge and then after to assist with removing chemical or salt.
If you swim with a mask or goggles I would suggest a neoprene strap cover to avoid tangling. Invest in a detangling spray if you are a frequent swimmer as this will help glide through your hair when brushing.
Blow Dry Brush
A great tool when used correctly but with out all the information, you can do more harm than good.
I strongly recommend you only use the blow dry brush on slightly damp hair with a heat protectant. Using on wet hair causes too much heat damage and stretch on the hair, that the hair cannot recover from, leading to breakage.
Treatments
Hair treatments or masks are great way to indulge your hair to see brilliant results. Typically more intensive and packed with more beneficial ingredients to aid the hair concern.
Use once a week, but if your hair feels or look drier or more damaged than usual, increase to twice or three times a week.