Product Review!

Today I tried out a product that is new to The Hair Worx, Pureology Super Smooth. I wanted to give you my personal views on this particular product, as I have been wanting to try out Pureology for a while and i feel that it complements Redken very well. 

So, I used a system of All Soft Shampoo and Conditioner which is formulated for hair that is particularly dry and/or brittle and helps to add in moisture without weighing the hair down and leaving it feeling heavy or tacky at all. I followed this by using Pureology Super Smooth Relaxing Serum, only 1 small pump was more than enough to cover all the hair and I loved the feel of this particular product when applying onto wet hair. This product has many benefits:

• Smooths and Eliminates frizz
• long lasting smoothness and Style memory
• Good for all hair types (Thick, Thin, Coarse, Soft)
• Reduces Drying time
• Intensify natural shine
• ThermalAntiFadeComplex Provides heat protection and maximizes colour retention. 

I felt that the product lived up to all these expectations and more besides that. It added moisture without be heavy or greasy in any way, as other products can be.

The Client that I used this product on has typically quite curly and unruly hair so needs a product that will help to keep her hair smooth but also add moisture and tame fly aways. This product is PERFECT for that kind of client and doesn't weigh the hair down at all so still allows you to achieve volume. Or if there is someone who likes to only wash their hair 1-2 times per week so need a style that will last i would definitely recommend this Super Smooth Relaxing serum as it does not contain too much moisture so will not cause the hair to go greasy too quickly. 

5 Simple but Effective Hair Tips

Everyday Hair tips to make Styling easier. 

1. Use your Bobby pins the right way! How often do you find yourself re-inserting your grips everyday because they seem to constantly slip around in your hair? It may come as a shock to you, as it did me, but bobby pins are supposed to be used curved side down as this more textured surface grips onto the hair better. If this still doesn't seem to work as well as you feel it should, you can spray the pin with a light coating or hairspray or dry shampoo which stops it from being quite as sleek. 

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2. When blow drying your hair, even though it might seem quicker and less hassle, tipping your head upside down and blasting your hair all over the place is the worst thing to do! especially if you have thick/long hair!! Yes you might think its brilliant that you can dry your hair in 5 minutes, who wouldn't? but all that does is roughen up your cuticles leaving your hair feeling frizzy and dry and it will leave your hair more vulnerable to damage such as split ends. The best thing to do is to apply a nozzle to your hairdryer to guide the air and then to ALWAYS keep the airflow in a downward direction on your hair as this will ensure a smoother result. I find that with mine, as it is very long and thick, the best thing to do is to mostly dry my hair and then when it is 70%-80% dry I will split it into 3 thick sections to make sure that all the hair underneath and at the root is COMPLETELY dry! If you change from your usual hair drying routine to this, I can guarantee your style will last you a lot longer! 

3. Always remember your hair needs looking after just as much as your skin does! DON'T neglect it! It is recommended that every 5 times you wash your hair you should use a deep conditioning treatment to replace any lost moisture and proteins and to help restore the inner structure of the hair. My favorite product to use is Diamond Oil Deep Facets by Redken as this contains Redken's own Diamond oil which leaves hair feeling smooth and sleek with mirror shine! and it's SO easy to use! just apply the size of a 10pence piece to wet hair mainly towards the ends of the hair first and then work through the mid lengths and up to the root. This can be left on for anything from 5 minutes up to a few hours, I wouldn't recommend leaving this overnight as it can dry into your hair and leave it feeling heavy and rough. 

4. Brush your hair DAILY! One of the simplest hair tips but one that a lot of people struggle to follow. You may have heard of a little myth that if you don't brush your hair it will prevent you from getting split ends. This is COMPLETE RUBBISH and you need to IGNORE IT!! Your lovely locks deserve to be cared for and treated properly! Remember to brush your hair everyday whether it is wet or dry, a great brush to use is a large paddle brush or a tangle teaser as these will get all the knots out without it being too painful for you. If you find that after brushing your hair when it's dry it can be quite frizzy, use a small amount of oil to tame the frizz. I use Redken Diamond oil, as its a dry oil i find that it doesn't leave my hair feeling greasy, so i can use it every day. Only 4 small drops will tame any frizz left by brushing your hair. 

5. Putting your hair up and find that your hair keeps slipping out of place and won't keep your desired style? This means that your hair is too soft (which most of the time isnt a bad thing). To prevent this and help improve your up-do, spritz dry shampoo all over hair, through the lengths and ends.This will give your hair more texture and mean that there is a better surface for putting it up and getting the style to stay. 

Colour Yourself Happy

There is a colour for everyone available at The Hair Worx. Choose from Redken's extensive range of colourants to find the one that's perfect for YOU!

A breakthrough in hair colouring technology by Redken! Chromatics ODS2 (Oil Delivery System) and Protein Extract Technology sets these colours apart from anything that you have used before! 

There are four different ranges in the Chromatics Family available to you, all of which will leave your hair feeling 2x stronger with luminous shine.
Chromatics: Perfect for any hair type with less than 75% of grey, and gives multi-tonal colour 
Beyond Cover: This is more for people who have more than 75% grey hair and is enriched with argan oil to help fight against coarse feeling hair and again gives multi-tonal results
Remixed: These are Blue, Green and Violet tones used to counteract any unwanted colours within the hair.
Ultra Rich: This is the newest addition to the Chromatics family and has been created to fill a gap in Redken's colouring range. It gives monochromatic colour results with rich true-to-tone colour and luminous shine! 

Pillow Proof Your Blow Dry

Fed up of spending hours on your hair only to find that the style disappears overnight? or WORSE, only lasts a few hours?! Redken 5th Ave.'s fantastic range 'Pillow Proof' is the answer to avoiding this! 

Primer:

The Pillow Proof Primer is very similar to a makeup primer in the sense that it works with the hair to improve the benefits of the styling products used. The Primer also has many benefits of its own, these include:

• Reducing blow dry time by up to half
• Anti Breakage
• Heat Protection up to 250 degrees
• Hair is left up to 3x Stronger
• Provides 24 hour lasting volume
• Helps to prolong style
• Prepares hair for use of other styling products
• Humidity Protection

How to use:

Shake well and spritz all over damp, towel dried hair. Following this apply a styling product of your choosing and then you will be ready to style your hair.

Use a Styling product of your choosing to achieve your desired affect.

Using Pillow Proof Primer along with your styling product will allow you to achieve many different styles and have salon perfect hair every day of the week! It is a perfect product for everyone, whether your hair is long or short/ thick or thin.

Two Day Extender:

This dry shampoo instantly refreshes hair and absorbs oil to extend the life of your blow dry by two days. Can also be used to add volume and texture for up do's.Unlike most dry shampoos, this leaves NO visible residue. 

 

FRESH is all you need!

Is your bathroom cupboard piled high with tonnes of different supplements you have been told are "great" for your hair. All the different vitamins you persuade yourself that you can only get from these particular supplements. FORGET THEM ALL!

All you need is lots and lots of FRESH fruit and veg! These naturally contain the vitamins you need for healthy hair and for a lot cheaper too! Start caring for your hair from the inside. 

In this post I will be giving you ideas of the best fruits and vegetables for healthy hair and exactly what they contain.

Pineapple, Nectarines, Sweet potatoes and Carrots are all full of beta-carotene which converts into Vitamin A in the body. Sufficient amounts of Vitamin A will help produce essential oils to keep the scalp moisturized and avoid dry/flakiness. 

*CITRUS FRUITS* A great way to healthy hair is lots of Vitamin C and an easy way to get this is to eat lots of citrus fruits. Vitamin C helps to build collagen which is important for hairs growth as it surrounds the hairs follicle. It also plays an important role in absorbing iron which is essential for keeping hair strong.

Dark Green vegetables such as Broccoli, Kale, cabbage and asparagus contain a very high percentage of water which will help to keep hair hydrated. These vegetables are also rich in Vitamin A which will not only condition hair but also contain antioxidants which help to strengthen and thicken hair and reduce breakage.

Coconut water is a brilliant drink which has a lot of health benefits, drink on its own or in a smoothie for its amazing benefits. This promotes hair growth and can penetrate hair shaft, moisturizing it and giving a healthy shine. Lauric acid which is also present in coconut water, this shields the hair proteins and protects the root of the hair strands, preventing breakage. 

5 Tips for the best winter hair care

We all know it an be a constant battle in the winter months with dry hair and style struggles because we have to constantly wear hats. Here are some tips to help you banish those winter hair blues.

1. Use of heat and constant friction from hats and scarves can damage the hair cuticle leaving your hair feeling dry and brittle and looking quite frizzy. A simple solution to this is to use deep conditioning treatments to prevent the damage and to make damaged cuticles feel and appear smoother and more healthy. I recommend using Redken Diamond oil Deep Facets treatment as this is infused with oils to keep hair soft, smooth and add shine. 

 

2. Flyaway hair becomes very common in winter due to hair picking up an electric charge from the cool dry air. Avoid this by using a hydrating shampoo and conditioner which will target the problem and add moisture to the hair. Redken Clear Moisture or All Soft Shampoo and conditioner will be perfect for this as they are formulated to reduce dryness in the hair cuticle and add extra moisture. 

3. Dry, flaking scalp is an awful thing to have to deal with in winter and is caused by less humidity and moisture in the air. The use of a shampoo which is specially formulated for a dry scalp is great for this (Redken Scalp Relief Dandruff Control). I also recommend to keep yourself hydrated by making an effort to drink lots of water, you will see an instant difference. 

4. Breakage can become a huge problem for many people in winter due to how dry the air is and in turn how dry this makes hair. The only option here is HYDRATE HYDRATE HYDRATE! Again, use treatments with excess moisture and leave in treatments containing proteins to help re-structure brittle hair. Redken Extreme Anti-Snap is a one in a million product to treat this, you will instantly noticed hair feeling and looking less distressed!

5. In the winter months try to avoid using heat as much as possible as this will dry your hair out even more. There are lots of great, simple hair up styles you can do on yourself without having to use any heat at all. Plaits. Twits. Ponytail. Bun. The list goes on.