5 Haircare Rules From A Top Stylist

Rule #1: Change The Way You Think About Mousse 

It’s one of the most forgotten products in the haircare world, but I use it on nearly all my clients. It works for almost every hair type and is the perfect base to blow-dry with. It’s one of the easiest products to use and definitely the most versatile. It can now fight humidity, give hair shine, definition and texture, and some even provide heat defence. My favourite is Redken’s Full Effect formula, but there are so many to play with for individual hair types and needs. 

Rule #2: Invest In The Right Tools 

Everyone should be investing in intelligent hot tools. They’re the easiest way to protect your hair in the long run. So many styling brands now have built-in heat sensors, minerals and keratins to keep hair strong and healthy, but one of my favourites is the Dyson Supersonic hairdryer. I get asked about it all the time and whether it’s worth the money – I couldn’t recommend it enough. An in-built thermometer means it stops heating over 150ºC. That’s the optimum temperature, but anything over that and hair gets irreversibly damaged. When it comes to blow-dryers, look for the right nozzle for your hair type. It makes all the difference. You can now find ones for smoothing and conditioning, ones for curls, and brands like Dyson, T3 and GHD have ones for sensitive scalps.

Rule #3: Do Your Research To Find A Stylist

It sounds obvious, but so many people still don’t do this. Your hair type is individual and unique to you, so you should research stylists that have experience with similar types. We’re super lucky nowadays as nearly all hairdressers have an Instagram page that shows off their work. Look at stylists who are great working with texture similar to yours. Curls, for example, aren’t always taught as part of standard hair training programmes, so it’s key to find someone who is going to give you a haircut you can wash and dry at home to achieve the same look. Your hair should look good the whole time, not just when you walk out the salon door.

Rule #4: Understand Your Individual Needs & Hair Type

Knowing your own hair type is one of my most important rules to live by. It sounds boring, but I truly believe the biggest mistake people make is not embracing or understanding their natural texture. So many people go against their grain – straightening curls, overusing heat tools to add waves and volume – but your hair always looks its best when you enhance what you’ve got naturally. Whether that’s with your fingers, pinching strands to create texture, or with texturising products and masks for nourishment and added sleekness. 

Rule #5: Remember That Curly Hair Requires Different Treatment

Curls were a totally forgotten texture until a couple of years ago. It’s a hair type that requires its own particular cut, blow-dry technique and styling products. The hair is often coily and springs a lot, so you also want to make sure you’re not taking too much off. Try to wash it less regularly – one of my top tricks for styling curly hair is to avoid heavy shampoo. Instead, just wet hair, add some mousse and curl cream, then tip your head upside down before drying on a low-speed setting. Let the curls set and allow the dryer to do all the work. If you touch it, you’ll just create more static. Once dry, shake out the curls and finish with a good cream like my new Social Life For Your Hair formula.

 

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