Who can afford to have a bad hair day/year/life when our hair is one of the first things people notice about us? Is it any wonder so many of us spend hours, and thousands of Rands, in the salon every month going lighter, darker, curlier, straighter or shorter – and that’s before needing treatments to reverse the havoc that chemicals and hormones play.
Recently, my greys multiplied so I dyed my roots darker but that didn’t fully do the trick so I went blonde instead and landed up stripping away much of my hair’s natural health. I’ve been on a journey ever since, working to balance my hormones, improve my nutrition, and manage my stress. Working from the inside out is key to improving hair health but results won’t be visible overnight so here are a few helpful hacks to speed up the process and give your locks an instantly more luscious appearance.
- Oil your hair: this nourishes the scalp and promotes blood flow for good growth. I use Crede Jojoba Oil and Rosemary Essential Oil.
- Go heatless: I use curling rods to style my hair without damaging it.
- Sleep in satin: Reduce friction, prevent breakage, and retain moisture by sleeping with a satin bonnet and satin pillowcases.
- Be gentle: After washing, detangle conditioned hair with a wide-tooth comb to avoid frizz, and dry with a lint-free microfibre towel to decrease unnecessary breakage.
Then try these revolutionary treatments to restore bounce, colour and shine.
GET SOME HEADSPACE:
Headspace in Cape Town offers a 90-minute Ultimate Experience that deeply cleanses and nourishes your scalp using a head spa fountain, hydro-steam and head massage. A heavenly neck and shoulder massage, mini facial, hand reflexology and a basic blow dry are also included. My scalp never felt cleaner, and my hair felt soft, frizz-free and refreshed.
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SHOWER POWER
My next mission was to improve the quality of the water I wash my hair with using the premium filtration shower head from Shower with Bloom. It removes harmful chemicals like chlorine and heavy metals, and I was impressed at the immediate decrease in irritation, and increase in hydration that I noticed in my scalp, hair and skin. The best part? It’s easy to install; the shower head water pressure is great and it rinsed all product out within seconds.
THE GLOSS EFFECT
Next, I tried Redken Acidic Gloss Treatment – a game-changer for dull hair as it acts as a quick-fix shine booster. Its pH-balancing formula smooths and seals the hair cuticle, helping it reflect more light for a glossy, mirror-like finish. Heat is essential for the full effect: after blow-drying, my hair was noticeably shinier and softer, and my hair cuticles were smoother. Even better, it lasted the entire week.
HEALTHY BONDS
Finally, I had the B3 Demi-Permanent Conditioning Treatment at Ash vs Gold salon which is specifically designed to repair and strengthen the internal bonds of the hair. This treatment is next level and I’m definitely going to incorporate it into my ongoing hair routine. I could see, and feel, a significant difference afterwards: softer, shinier hair; brighter highlights and a sleek shiny style that lasted even after washing.