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With all of
the hundreds of email's that our resident Hair Doctor receives,
the most frequently asked question is:
"Which
product should I use to get my hair to do what I want it to?"
This is really one of the
hardest questions to answer, and even more so over the Internet
because we don't know what you look like.
But we
won't just leave you there though, as we know you look to us for
the answers to all of your hair problems. So we thought we would
attempt to solve this issue in a general way.
Whatever your
hair type, you always need to experiment. Whether you're a top
stylist, or like most of us, just want to look your best, nothing
beats experimentation. Mix two products together, like a gel and
a mousse, try out different ranges and brands and don't forget
that the shampoo and conditioner you use also make a big difference
to the success of your styling. Personally I'm using a gel mixed
with a gloss right now to get control and shine from my curls.
Don't get
stuck in a rut. Your hair changes throughout the year and after
every cut or chemical process you put it through. Don't expect
to go home to the same can of mousse and achieve the style that
your hairdresser just created for you! Make sure you check out
what they used and how they used it in the salon. If you can't
get the results they did with the products they used then go back
and ask why. Remember, that if your hairdresser blow-dried your
hair, and you wash and leave it, then the same products won't
work.
Finally it
is the little things that make all of the difference. How much
and how you apply it really does mean the difference between success
and failure with a style. Generally, you can always add more but
if you put too much in then you will have to wash it out before
it will work! Applying something all in one spot also does not
help as you will never be able to spread it throughout your hair.
Make sure all products are applied evenly by combing through or
working gel or what ever you use, around your whole palm before
adding to your hair.
We
also went out and asked some of the top hairdressers what their
personal tips were that they thought made the difference:
Tracey Hughes
@ Mieka Hairdressing in Melbourne suggests "learn to work
with what you've got naturally, this will make your life a lot
easier".
Adam Noble
@ Next Hair in Canberra had a tip for those of us with wavy or
curly hair: "if you want to control the curl more or get
a less frizzy result. Take your chosen product and smooth your
hair through with it on your palms then push the curls back into
your hair with your fingers".
Shannon Treloar
also @ Next feels "If you're going to spend the time and
money on a cut and colour, do the same on the products to keep
your hair at its best".
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