According to editor Trudi Brewer, the big news for hair in 2020 is DIY texture. Instead of super-sleek, over-styled hair, natural movement, think tousled and relaxed, (and we're so happy to hear it), is the aim for your style. Here’s how to embrace what God gave you.
Editor Trudi Brewer shares her top natural texture tips on TV3’s The Cafe with host Melanie Holmer.
Best tips on how to encourage natural texture in your hair?
Not to be confused with frizz, natural texture is easy to achieve if you treat your hair from the show. Encouraging natural movement begins when the hair is wet. The secret to natural curl is not to touch it when it's wet; let it air dry or after shampooing your hair, squeeze hair dry with a microfiber towel – never brush it wet, or even a cotton T-shirt instead of a bath towel. To minimise tangles, frizz and breakage, go to bed with it wrapped in a towel to dry naturally. Finally, don’t over-wash your hair, you need the natural oils from your scalp to encourage natural movement, am to wash your hair every third day, especially if it’s dry, coloured or curly.
OLAPLEX No.7 Bonding Oil, $55
OLAPLEX No.7 Bonding Oil, $55
When Olaplex launched back in 2014, it changed the way we treated our colour damaged hair.
Now a family of products the oil N0.7 completes the offering. It not only mends and repairs the hair broken bonds in the hair caused by chemical, and heat damage. It strengthens the keratin in the hair, (the protein hair is made of). This new oil is rich in beta-carotene, (those red-orange pigment brightly coloured plant oils) including, sunflower seed oil, Moringa seed, camellia seed, and green tea oils. and is your hydrating, styling and heat protection product all-in-one. Ideal all hair types. One tip: use a tiny amount, on damp hair for styling, and then on dry hair for smooth finishing.
What's on-trend with cuts to support the natural movement?
Think, less about trends and more about having a cut that suits your hair's texture. First up, consider your hair type: For those with fine hair, avoid too much layering. Keep your cut blunt and short. Lobs and bobs are great for adding fullness to fine hair because they add movement and texture without too many layers. For those with thick hair, you can get away with tons of layering, as long layers help with weight removal, and help to debulk that density. Anyone with curly hair needs weight at the bottom of their hair, so the ends don't look wispy. You don't want your stylist to remove the bulk; if it's cut it too short, it can look like a wig. Also, try to avoid having a fringe; this will be lots of work.
Redken Extreme Length Leave-In Conditioner, $35.
Loaded with the hair-loving biotin, (a water-soluble vitamin from the B family, it’s also known as vitamin H, and is loaded in this new range. Both biotin and castor oil once blended together help to strengthen and boost nourishment for your long locks, helping hair grow while healing damaged hair, and split ends, and reducing breakage from colouring and heat styling at the same time.
There is also a Shampoo and Conditioner in this new range.
Redken Extreme Length Leave in Conditioner, $35.
Does colour make a difference?
Lightening your hair helps thicken each strand, by swelling the hair shaft this gives lacklustre hair bounce. Avoid all over light blonde shades that make the hair appear more translucent. Opt for multi-textured highlights and darker shades through your style to create light and shade. If your hair is fine, avoid light blonde around the hairline, this is where the hair is the finest texture, go for a darker shade to create a bold halo.
Hask Keratin Protein 5-IN-1 Leave in Spray, $15.
Protein is the building block to healthy, strong hair, and this leave-in spray blends five benefits in one bottle. Spritzed into damp hair it helps smooth and control dreaded frizz, detangling knots and helping to prevent breakage while helping you create a smooth blow-dry. A heat protectant and shine booster too - that’s why it’s known in beauty circles as a miracle worker for your hair.
Go light when choosing styling products. The biggest myth to use heavy creams and gels to give your hair natural movement. Opt for lightweight sprays; instead, these will enhance your natural movement and not weigh hair down.
KMS Hairplay Playable Texture, $35
To create that bed-hair look in your style simply spritz this pliable spray into the hair once it’s dry and use your hands to scrunch in the wave. It offers a lasting finish and sexy looking movement.
KMS Hairplay Playable Texture, $35.