10 Hair Health Commandments to Follow in 2018

Don’t Skimp on the Salon Visits

We know it’s been said a hundred times over, but those trims here and there are extremely important. Make sure you’re booking salon visits at appropriate intervals, based on how long your hair is and whether you frequently dye it or use heated tools. Short haired gals will want to head to their local hairdresser once every six to eight weeks to maintain their style, whereas the Rapunzels of the group can get away with an appointment every three months.

Of course, trims aren’t the only salon services you can make use of to transform your hair health. From in-salon Olaplex offerings to toners, treatments and more, sometimes letting the professionals take the reins can be really beneficial. If you’re on the Gold Coast, the lovely ladies at our Brickworks Southport and Burleigh stores know their stuff…okay, shameless plug over.

Try Traceless Hair Ties

A silent killer when it comes to breakage and damage is our choice of hair tie! Whether you realise it or not (knot?!), certain styles of tie get tangled in our hair with ease, leaving broken strands in their wake. Forego anything with a hard, metal clasp or those pesky little rubber elastics, as they’re generally the worst culprits.

Our favourite hair tie for minimising damage and optimising hair health is the Invisibobble. Cute, easy to use and forever the stylish wrist accessory, these ties are made of hard, coiled rubber. They stretch and expand as necessary, so you won’t have to worry about any droopy ponies or hair tie headaches. Plus, they come in a huge array of colours, meaning you can keep things low-key or stand out from the crowd as you wish. Bye bye, breakage!

Opt for a Heat-Free Day

Heated tools, albeit great for precise styling, can have a detrimental effect on our hair health. I know, I know — it’s hard for me to admit too, but our trusty straighteners are generally to blame for any split ends or a weakened hair shaft. There’s no way we’re going to ask you to give up your heated tools entirely, but having a heat-free day can be of greater benefit than you may know!

Just like our skin, our hair is regenerating constantly (hence why it seems like little hairs are falling out all the time — surprise, they are). Having one ‘day off’ from heated tools per week gives your locks the chance to restore themselves, and although it won’t fix the problem, a little less heat can do us all good. On those heat-free days, let your hair air dry gently and embrace your natural texture with enhancing products. Try a smoothing oil for straight hair, a light mousse for waves and a defining cream for curls.

Take a Supplement

Edible beauty is one of 2017’s biggest trends, and it’s inevitable that it’ll carry over into 2018. With a huge range of beauty supplement brands hitting the market, you’ve got your pick of practically hundreds. So, which supplement is going to benefit your hair health the most? Well, here’s the good news — most beauty supplement brands have your hair at the forefront of their innovations, with products that rely on strengthening biotin and a whole host of vitamins.

The results after taking supplements for a few weeks can be crazy, to say the least. Not only will your locks look thicker, but they’ll feel softer and appear shinier as stellar ingredients work their magic. Our go-to at the moment is Vida Glow, whose Collagen Beauty Blend imparts an essential ingredient for hair, skin and nails. Simply add a little to your favourite drink or sweet brekky for a hair health boost. We’re also obsessing over The Beauty Chef — give the Glow Inner Beauty Powder a go to experience some magical results.

Enhance Your Colour at Home

It’s one of the biggest disappointments known to womankind — yep, we’re talking about regrowth. All jokes aside, when that perfect, in-salon colour starts to fade or grow out, it’s easy to get disheartened. So, what if we told you there was a way to ensure your colour stayed looking vibrant in between visits? At-home hair toners, intensifying conditioners and more have been invented to curb our woes, meaning you can maintain that gorgeous shade without ruining your hair health or having to book appointment after appointment.

Easy to use, these are the ideal way to fend off brassiness and prevent colour from stripping instead of reaching for the box dye. The Evo Fabuloso Intensifying Conditioners give your locks a wash of your chosen hue, brightening and covering up strays. Our salon pros are constantly recommending these conditioners as the perfect at-home product. Another favourite, especially in the professional styling community, are the Christophe Robin Shade Variation Care masks. Packed with nutrients, these restore colour in no time for a fresh out of the salon look and feel.

Relax With a Hair Mask

We’re huge advocates of a ‘treat yo’ self‘ mentality, even if that just boils down to taking some time for a little pamper every now and again. You don’t have to splash your cash to feel spoiled — often sitting down for an hour or two and truly relaxing can do the job! If you’re on the weekly self-care grind like we are, a hair mask will be a great addition to your routine. Not only do they make you feel luxurious, but they’ll increase your hair health tenfold by imparting nourishing and strengthening benefits.

For hair that’s over-processed or damaged, the Moroccanoil Restorative Hair Mask will be a godsend. Or, perhaps you want to get your shine on a little more and encourage luminous locks — our choice for dull hair is the Wella Professionals Oil Reflections Luminous Reboost Mask. We also can’t go past the Olaplex No. 3 Hair Perfector, which is a wash-out treatment you can use once weekly to restore, repair and protect your colour. This miracle product actually fixes the broken bonds in your hair, so it’s an ultimate hair health pick you’ll want to get your hands on this year.

Scrub That Scalp

Post-party season, our locks can often get tired out from overusing styling products. We don’t blame you — what’s the perfect curl without a whole lotta hairspray to lock it in place?! When the fun has been had, though, we’re left with hair that feels crunchy and weighed down, not to mention an itchy or irritated scalp.

The problem can be traced back to the source, AKA our scalp, where product tends to build up. Alleviating this is the key to tresses that feel healthier, fresher and softer once more, thoroughly banishing that hair hangover we all know and dread. One of our favourite ways to eliminate scalp build-up is through a hair scrub. Although the concept may seem a little foreign, it’s just like scrubbing our faces to get rid of dead skin and oils. The Christophe Robin Cleansing Purifying Scrub with Sea Salt is a must-have in any collection, especially on the road to better hair health in 2018.