Eleven weeks and counting without a stylist touching our hair. We don’t know about you but we need some DIY ideas to take our hair from looking drab to glam. Editor Trudi Brewer shares her hair helpers.
From all-natural overnight healers (that smell like a tropical cocktail) to some hard-working, violet-infused toners. Everyone needs hair help right now. In this edit, we share our best tips and excellent hair care to try while salons are still closed.
The top home hair care tips
“Suppose you’re battling visible regrowth, or dry, faded-looking colour. A toning shampoo helps brighten the hair erasing that yellow from a brassy colour while nourishing your locks at the same time. This semi-permanent colour refresher can be from home, in the shower. ”
The Toner
Fudge Clean Blonde Classic Shampoo, $26.
The boldest violet toning we have tried, this shampoo will quickly neutralise brassy yellow tones from blonde and light brunette hair. Fueled with proteins, and nourishing guarana, as well as FragranceFuse technology so that each strand of hair is given a new lease on life.
To use: Must apply to wet hair. Massage in and leave for a few minutes and then rinse thoroughly.
“For air-drying or heat styling, a smoothing cream to calm the frizz will work wonders on any hair type. Remember, if you do blow dry your hair, test the heat on your arm first; if it’s burning your skin, it will be damaging your hair.”
The bonder
Goldwell Dual Senses Bond Pro Day & Night Booster, $30.
If you are missing in-salon treatments this DIY investment in your style is brilliant. A strengthening boost for weak, hair with breakage and split ends. Red and brown algae extract, and amino acids boost the proteins levels in fragile hair, while It helps rebuild the hair strand by strand. Finally, FadeStopFormula and MicroPROtec help your expensive hair colour from fading.
To use: Work a pea-size blob through towel-dried damp or dry hair. For maximum effect, leave-in overnight.
The curl conditioner
“Each of us has a different hair texture to deal with, you may be surprised at how much you love the natural texture or wave of your hair once you try wrapping damp hair in a towel and sleeping with it on overnight. It’s a styling game-changer.”
Moroccanoil Intense Curl Cream, $56.
A lightweight leave-in conditioner, stacked with frizz-fighters including argan oil, rich in vitamin E and essential fatty acids to keep curls separated and soft all day.
To use: Work a little into hair throughout the day to refresh curls and control frizz.
The root cover up
Wella Recharge Root Concealer, $48.
For concealing grey or blending highlights, and for defining brows. This filling and thickening, this magnetic powder sticks to the hair until it’s washed out.
To use: Hold the hair taut, use the narrow side of the brush to apply the colour and the padded to blend. There are five shades.
Olaplex No8 Bond Intense Moisture Mask, $55
The clever bond-building technology, in this hair mask, is designed to revitalise stressed hair from colour and heat styling or brushing. The moisture boost adds shine, creating visibly healthier-looking hair.
To use: Shampoo your hair, work two pumps of the mask through the hair with your fingers. Leave on for 10 minutes. Rinse fully and style as usual.
Here are the tips and products to try now.