When you leave the salon, your hair looks great and feels soft and smooth. When you wash and style your hair yourself at home, however, the results might be less than stellar. This could be due to the products you are using and the way you are using them. Here are some tips to help you get a salon-quality look at home.
How to Wash and Condition Your Hair
The first step is to wash your hair correctly. You need to scrub and rinse well to remove impurities from your hair. You should use a clarifying shampoo from time to time to remove residue that has built up from the products you use to style your hair.
You also need to use conditioner. This will make your hair smooth and moisturized and will keep your scalp healthy. If you find that conditioner causes residue to build up on your hair, it is because you are not rinsing well enough or you are using the wrong type of conditioner for your hair type.
Use the Right Styling Products for the Best Results
You need to use the right products to get your hair to look and feel like it does when you leave the salon. The exact products you choose will depend on your hair type, its condition, and your budget. Some products that are generally helpful are hair oil, frizz reducing/smoothing serum, and blow-dry spray.
Hair oil can hydrate and soften your hair, prevent tangles, and make it smooth and manageable. Put it on your hair after you towel-dry and before you comb it. Apply hair oil close to the ends of your hair. Use it very sparingly from the mid shaft upward to avoid winding up with greasy roots.
A smoothing serum can help even if your hair is not very frizzy. It can make your blowout smoother so you look like you just stepped out of a salon. Apply smoothing serum after you have combed your hair. You will only need a little. You might want to let your hair air-dry a little first so the serum does not thin out from the water in your hair. Rub the serum between the palms of your hands and work it through your hair with your fingertips, then comb your hair to distribute it evenly.
After you have put smoothing serum in your hair, spray it with a small amount of blow-dry spray. Focus on the ends and comb it through your hair to distribute it evenly. The spray will give your hair moisture and shine and will make it feel softer.
When you blow-dry your hair, you will get better results if you use the right tools. You will need a quality ceramic round brush or vent brush and a professional quality hair dryer. You will see a noticeable difference in results if you use these products.
Make an Appointment for a Haircut
Getting salon-quality hair starts with the right haircut and style. If you are due for a trim or want to change your look, make an appointment at The Beauty Bar. We can create the style you want and help you choose the right products so you can maintain your look every day.