Imagine you had 30 minutes of uninterrupted face time with your stylist where you could get any and all of your tough hair care questions answered. Even better imagine it was time spent with Paula Abdul's ace Hollywood stylist. If either scenario were possible what questions would you ask about having a perkier, sexier, or more manageable mane? Here are three suggestions that can help you maintain the look you have when you get home from the salon.
Making Color Last
Who hasn't yearned to do this? That is make your color last longer. Because it's so disheartening to see the color circling the drain in the shower, isn't it? Knowing that means you've got color pigment leaching out of your strands. Which only shortens the length of time before you have to color again. That is if you want to keep your color looking vibrant and all.
Okay so the first line of defense suggested during your one-on-one stylist consult would obviously be to give your color time to set before washing. Any stylist worth their salt will suggest that.
Next to cut down on the dye going down the drain, you might combine shampooing and conditioning into one step. Wet your hair and then apply your color safe conditioner from the ears on down. After giving that four or five minutes to work, shampoo your scalp and only your scalp. Rinse and call it good. This smart approach to hair care might extend your color another week to 10 days if you're lucky.
Another idea would be to wear a hat of some sorts whenever your hair is at risk of sun exposure. As you know UV rays can be hard on the color. In fact this is the most preventable source of color fade. Which is to say shielding your hair from the sun just makes color sense.
Finally after the color starts to fade you might use a color depositing shampoo to add some oomph back to the color.
Finding the Best Style or Cut
Knowing that you're talking with a stylist don't be surprised if it's suggested you consult with them when it comes time to change your look. And this may not be bad advice. They can serve as a sounding board to help you sort out your needs and wants in light of your hair type.
Again they should know your hair. So should be able to offer good ideas that work with your hair's natural tendencies rather than against them.
You also want to remember to take into consideration your face shape, your lifestyle which also dictates how much bathroom time you'll have to devote to maintain a specific look, as well as your hair type. That last one keep popping up but it will most influence the style you can easily keep up with the least amount of work.
Split-end Therapy
Another common problem many of us face is split ends. You've always heard they have to be snipped off since repair isn't possible. But is that for real? Nothing else can be done for them? Or is there some magic potion that will repair the ends?
Sadly, your stylist would likely tell you that what you've heard is correct. That sealing of the splits and restoring them to their former health isn't likely. Besides when you snip them you are keeping the damage from running up the shaft. All this is why a regular trim is smart. Such an act will cut the splits off at the pass so to speak. Leaving you with shinier healthier hair all the way around.
In any case, you don't need to be a stylist to the stars to maintain that stunning, just stepped out of the salon look at home. Sure it's not always simple. But as these tips suggest it can be done. Even by you.
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