Who doesn't fondly remember the "Mirror mirror on the wall, who's the fairest..." phrase uttered in Snow White? If nothing else it brings back memories of a simpler time before worries about split ends, dry hair, and faded color took over our lives. A time when we might even believe a mirror could talk and answer a question like that.
But what if it was true? What if your bathroom mirror could offer you personalized beauty advice? What would your mirror tell you about your mane and how you are caring for it? The results might surprise you. Let's quickly explore a few questions inquiring minds might put to your very own magic mirror and see what it might reveal.
Mirror Mirror On the Wall - What's the best shampoo of them all?
Without naming names your mirror might share with you that the best bottle for the job is one that leaves your locks feeling fabulously clean and looking smooth and sleek. Yes, any more your suds can do more than just get your hair clean. This is also why some find it best to use the same brand of shampoo and conditioner in tandem, since they are often designed to complement each other. And if your mane goal is dazzling shine look for silicones or any words ending with - icone on the label. Silicones also work to give you hair that is smoother and frizz free.
Oh and while the price of your fav grime fighter matters, it may not matter as much as you think. Drug store brands count of selling massive quantities to keep prices down. This spreads the cost of their never ending research over more units to keep the price low. Salon brands focus on gentle cleansing with high concentrations of the good stuff inside - meaning you'll need less to do the job. Either way a great shampoo is one that works for your hair. With the amount of product used usually making the cost per shampoo about the same - if you bother to follow the directions on the label.
Mirror Mirror On the Wall - How can I be frizz free forever and all?
Who wouldn't want that? A wise mirror would look at your hair type before answering. And then answer carefully. But in general you want to start sleek by using the right shampoo and conditioner. Then you want to dry right using your hair dryer of choice in a way that works with your hair type. Finally, and only if need be, hot iron out the frizz limiting the width of the section of hair treated to no more than two inches. That's because we both know running too much hair through the iron at once leads to uneven heating which can leave open the door to frizziness later. And for heaven's sakes, don't forget the heat protectant!
Mirror Mirror On the Wall - How can I add body and volume to these finest locks of them all?
Don't look now, but your mirror weeps inside when it sees your limp, lifeless, fine tresses. It's aching to tell you to use a volumizing mousse or spray. Suggesting you get one of each that is heat activated so you are pumping up the volume while blow drying. And sure, you want to use a generous amount. Just don't get carried away. Yes, mousse is incredibly forgiving and it hard to go overboard with it. Still the idea is bouncy, flexible volume not a sticky, brittle, stiff mess that looks like it would break off if touched.
Mirror Mirror On the Wall - How can I have mega body, boundless bounce and endless movement and all?
Your all seeing mirror knows you are referring to the cut with this question, rather than using product to achieve those outcomes. Which is a good thing too. Because there's a secret your beauty mirror knows that you apparently do not. It comes down to one word. Layers. This is an understated way to instill the beautifying movement you seek. Layers can frame your face in a flattering way. They can eliminate extra weight that may be weighing your hair down. Done right, layers can create the illusion of volume where none exists. They can give your look a whole new vib and vitality. What more could you want?
In the end, does the mirror know best? Could be. As these are some proven ways to refresh your look and give a sexier edge to a tired style. So fear not the mirror. Embrace it's advice. And you too can have hair that reflects a 10 when held up to the critical, all knowing eye of mirror.
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Sunday, August 19, 2012
Sexy Hair Secrets Your Stylist Might Have Forgot to Mention
Mornings can be so hectic. You're in a race to get yourself ready for work or school and it's one you can't afford to lose.
Yet if you aren't careful you can easily get sidetracked by problems with your hair. Problems that can slow you down as you head for the finish line - as in out the door and on the road. Ideally leaving yourself with enough time so that you won't have to use those NASCAR-like driving skills you may or may not possess to make up for lost time as you try to touch up your eye liner in the rear view mirror. Been there. Done that.
Facing that kind of pressure in the bathroom each morning during your beauty routine leaves little room for error. Sure a routine helps. Having first rate products that do the job as intended helps even more. Understanding what you need helps most of all. Since it makes all the rest fall into place better than a first rate make up organizer that's cute besides.
Otherwise what can I say? In the midst of the chaos you'll have to learn that the screaming you hear is you. But let's not go there. To help you avoid that, here's a short list of hair care stuff you should ALWAYS find in a well-stocked bathroom. Stuff that can help you avoid a morning hair meltdown.
For starters, moisturizing shampoo should be more common than Ramen noodles are in a college dorm. I mean given how prevalent dry hair is, and that should be no surprise given the ongoing love affair we have with hot styling tools, you need something to combat dry tresses. The right moisturizing shampoo does just what the label claims. It adds badly needs moisture, most likely in the form of conditioners and oils, so you have better manageability of your locks. Good for any hair type, it's essential for those coping with damaged, colored or otherwise processed hair.
Another bit of advice crossing the lips of a decent hair styling pro would be conditioner. Be it your run of the mill product, something for deep conditioning or a member of the leave in family. Some would hasten to point out the right one of these can save you precious time too. Since it can do double duty, as in help you detangle, soften, or shine up your mane.
I think I mentioned hot styling tools or what some consider to be a Godsend, didn't I? Yet anyone who uses them regularly (and who doesn't?) should become very familiar with thermal protectants and/or serums. If not all hope is lost since what these do is shield your strands from the heat. This protects your hair from breakage, split ends and other unwanted shine stealers. Ideally you want something that is both heat activated and alcohol free. Because given how often you should be using products like these, you'll risk drying out your hair if they aren't.
Now finishing products help hold the look you achieved together. In other words volumizing mousse, hair spray, gel and the like. Just don't get carried away here. Like some heat protectors, many of these are alcohol laden and can undo in a heartbeat all the moisture adding you've been doing so faithfully.
But you know what? After a while all the finishing product application can catch up with you. This is why a good clarifying shampoo is also a must have. It strips all the built up gunk that your hair is hiding under. Scrubbing your stands clean as a whistle making them ready for another go. Again some of the these can be drying. So it's always smart to condition afterwards.
All right. then. I feel better. I've done my bit for women everywhere rushing around in the morning like their hair is on fire. Although if it really was, none of this is going to help to be honest. In that case dial 911.
Yet if you aren't careful you can easily get sidetracked by problems with your hair. Problems that can slow you down as you head for the finish line - as in out the door and on the road. Ideally leaving yourself with enough time so that you won't have to use those NASCAR-like driving skills you may or may not possess to make up for lost time as you try to touch up your eye liner in the rear view mirror. Been there. Done that.
Facing that kind of pressure in the bathroom each morning during your beauty routine leaves little room for error. Sure a routine helps. Having first rate products that do the job as intended helps even more. Understanding what you need helps most of all. Since it makes all the rest fall into place better than a first rate make up organizer that's cute besides.
Otherwise what can I say? In the midst of the chaos you'll have to learn that the screaming you hear is you. But let's not go there. To help you avoid that, here's a short list of hair care stuff you should ALWAYS find in a well-stocked bathroom. Stuff that can help you avoid a morning hair meltdown.
For starters, moisturizing shampoo should be more common than Ramen noodles are in a college dorm. I mean given how prevalent dry hair is, and that should be no surprise given the ongoing love affair we have with hot styling tools, you need something to combat dry tresses. The right moisturizing shampoo does just what the label claims. It adds badly needs moisture, most likely in the form of conditioners and oils, so you have better manageability of your locks. Good for any hair type, it's essential for those coping with damaged, colored or otherwise processed hair.
Another bit of advice crossing the lips of a decent hair styling pro would be conditioner. Be it your run of the mill product, something for deep conditioning or a member of the leave in family. Some would hasten to point out the right one of these can save you precious time too. Since it can do double duty, as in help you detangle, soften, or shine up your mane.
I think I mentioned hot styling tools or what some consider to be a Godsend, didn't I? Yet anyone who uses them regularly (and who doesn't?) should become very familiar with thermal protectants and/or serums. If not all hope is lost since what these do is shield your strands from the heat. This protects your hair from breakage, split ends and other unwanted shine stealers. Ideally you want something that is both heat activated and alcohol free. Because given how often you should be using products like these, you'll risk drying out your hair if they aren't.
Now finishing products help hold the look you achieved together. In other words volumizing mousse, hair spray, gel and the like. Just don't get carried away here. Like some heat protectors, many of these are alcohol laden and can undo in a heartbeat all the moisture adding you've been doing so faithfully.
But you know what? After a while all the finishing product application can catch up with you. This is why a good clarifying shampoo is also a must have. It strips all the built up gunk that your hair is hiding under. Scrubbing your stands clean as a whistle making them ready for another go. Again some of the these can be drying. So it's always smart to condition afterwards.
All right. then. I feel better. I've done my bit for women everywhere rushing around in the morning like their hair is on fire. Although if it really was, none of this is going to help to be honest. In that case dial 911.
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