Let’s face it, whether you like it or not, your hair is old! With the average person’s hair growing at a 1/4 of an inch a month, think about how long your shoulder length or long layers have been around. In addition to this, over time as we age, so does our hair. From getting thinner to losing shine and elasticity — everything from heat styling to hair color and sun exposure can cause damage. However, your style doesn’t need to suffer. Make a few haircare swaps this season to turn back the hands of time.
Invest in a Silk Pillowcase
The key to extending the life of your blow-dry is the same as cutting down on hair damage — sleep on silk. Silk and satin pillowcases cut down on the friction that is usually caused by cotton and will improve the look and feel of your hair (and skin!).
Bond Builders
You’ve probably heard about bond builders by now, but are you using them both in the salon and at home? Redken Shades EQ Bonder Inside is a great treatment to ask for in the salon to add shine, condition and help strengthen sensitized hair. But, you should also follow up on these professional treatments with the use of bond-building treatments at home. Redken Acidic Bonding Concentrate is ideal for adding bond protection to your everyday routine. With a shampoo, conditioner and leave-in treatment — strengthening and protecting your hair daily is now within reach.
Brush from Ends to Root
Our natural inclination is to brush from roots to ends. However, this can cause a great deal of damage and premature breakage, especially in hair that is damp or in a weakened state. Instead, section and use a brush (we suggest a paddle brush, which has more flexible bristles) and comb gently from the ends of your hair first and move up to the roots once all tangles are removed.
Condition & Protect with Targeted Treatments
Leave-in conditioners and deep conditioning masks are must-haves to add to your home care routine. In addition to this, ask your stylist for a professional treatment (like Keune Miracle Elixir) to nourish hair from the inside out and add shine and condition. From here, ask for a Keune You targeted at-home deep conditioning treatment formulated specifically for your hair type.
Get A Gloss
Redken Shades EQ has the ability to transform your hair color and condition hair, but it also has the ability to add protection for sensitized hair with bonder inside. Whether you need to neutralize your hair color or opt for a clear treatment, the result will be shiny, healthy, hair with added strength.
Receive Regular Trims
When the ends of your hair are uneven, everything from braiding to brushing can cause it harm. By regularly cleaning up split ends and creating a healthy weight line, hair is less prone to breakage and damage. This is turn will lead to healthier looking hairstyles with arguably more volume.
Turn Down The Heat
Heat and UV exposure are quick and easy ways to damage your hair. To protect against the elements, always always apply a heat protectant before styling or skip the heat altogether and opt for air drying! However, if you must heat style — apply Wella Professionals EIMI Thermal Image to protect tresses before you apply any heat.
