Great Hair Day
The cosy autumn season is all about self-care; putting time aside to reset your routine and treat yourself to some well-deserved pampering is important and haircare is the perfect place to start. Establishing a regular regime is key to maintaining fresh, silky locks that are full of life and we have all the best tips, tricks and product recommendations to help you achieve salon-smooth hair from home.
Finding the right haircare products and techniques to suit your hair type is the first step to ensuring every day is a great hair day. Think about your hair texture – is it thick or thin? Straight, wavy or curly? Is your hair colour treated or heat damaged? To determine how often you should be washing your hair, look at whether your scalp is dry or oily – does your hair tend to look greasy quickly, or can you wait a few days between washes? Read on for plenty of specialised product recommendations to help you build your bespoke haircare routine.
STEP 1 - SHAMPOO REFRESH
The first step in any hair regime is to wash and thoroughly cleanse. Choose a shampoo that caters to your hair type or styling preferences, with a sulphate-free formula to ensure smooth, clean hair without unwanted frizz. Olaplex No. 4C Bond Maintenance Clarifying Shampoo is great for repairing and strengthening your locks, leaving them easy to manage with a healthy shine. For sensitive scalps, look to Percy and Reed Soothing Shampoo, combining natural ingredients clinically proven to soothe irritation and banish dandruff. The Percy and Reed Volumising Shampoo is another great choice to revive fine hair, with Vitamin B5 which thickens each strand. For curly hair, Grow Gorgeous Curl Shampoo enhances and cleans hair without stripping the scalp and provides a healthy boost. Colour treated hair will benefit from the Monday Haircare Colour Protect, designed to nourish and support hair protein health and maintain vibrance and shine.
STEP 2 - CONDITION AND CLEANSE
Conditioner is an unmissable step in the hair-washing process, to help intensely nourish detangle and lock in moisture. Apply conditioner post-shampooing, using a wide-tooth comb to evenly distribute the product through the lengths of your hair and leave for 1-2 minutes before rinsing with cool water. Olaplex No. 5 Bond Maintenance is the perfect reparative conditioner for all hair types, to guarantee sleek, hydrated locks. For finer hair, Percy and Reed Volumising Conditioner is effective for adding much-needed lift and bounce. Define your curls with the Grow Gorgeous Conditioner, with a non-stripping formula to refresh strands without weighing them down. For coloured hair, Monday Haircare Conditioner protects, softens and enhances vibrance, for silky smooth locks.
STEP 3 - TREATED TRESSES
As part of your post-shower ritual, incorporate some additional hair treatments to boost your hair health and ease the styling process. Begin by drying your hair lightly with a soft and absorbent microfibre cloth, before untangling your damp hair with a wet brush or wide-tooth comb. Reach for Olaplex No. 6 Bond Smoother, a lightweight, leave-in reparative styling treatment which conditions and smooths. Olaplex No. 3 Hair Perfector is an equally effective weekly treatment, to visibly strengthen and repair hair, improving its look and feel. For fine or thinning hair, Percy and Reed Strengthening Scalp Concentrate works to improve hair density and promote growth, whilst nourishing the scalp. To protect against the elements, Grow Gorgeous Leave-In Spray shields against pollution, heat damage and other environmental aggressors, offering lasting shine. L’Oréal Paris Curls Leave in Cream is the perfect solution for reviving and defining curls, whilst protecting against humidity.
STEP 4 - SLEEK STYLING
Now comes the fun part of your hair routine, where you can get creative and style your hair in a way that defines your look. If you’re planning to style with heat, it can be beneficial to allow your hair to air dry first, but if you’re short for time ensure to use a heat protectant before hair drying. Olaplex No. 7 Bonding Oil, Percy and Reed Smoothing Blow Dry Cream or TIGI Heat Protection Spray, all offer reliable heat protection and effectively tame frizz and flyaways for guaranteed sleek styling. For the ultimate multi-tasking tool, opt for the Mermade Hair Blow Dry Brush, a 3-in-1 styler which takes you from freshly washed to effortlessly styled. The Babyliss Straight and Curl Brilliance is another great multi-purpose hair tool, with a stainless-steel outer which creates smooth straight hair or soft curls with ease. For glamorous volume, look to the Mermade Hair Style Wand, an interchangeable curling and waving tool with three detachable heads to create whichever style suits your mood.