We all want full,  beautiful, youthful looking hair, and that means we just want lots of shine. Why? Because shiny hair simply passes off as healthy hair! Did you know that the smoother the hair cuticle, the more shine it reflects? When a hair cuticle is damaged, light gets absorbed into cracks and crevices, making hair look dull. Therefore, you need to fill in those cracks and use the right techniques to smooth the cuticle. So here are 3 simple steps to help you get the most shine out of your hair! For Straight Hair Step 1: Cleansing Before you get that shine, you need to cleanse your hair...

We’ve all had those days where we roll out of bed and realize our hair is just one big mess. And even if you’ve washed your hair the night before, it still looks blah. So how can you make sure your hair stays perfect all day? Here are 10 tricks to avoid a bad hair day! #1. Baking Soda As strange as it may sound, baking soda is actually a great friend for your hair. While you’re in the shower, sprinkle a dash of baking soda into your palm and mix with your shampoo. Rinse and condition as usual. The baking soda helps remove impurities and build-up so your hair comes out looki...

Ever since flat irons came around,we just haven’t been able to put them down, much less do anything to our hair without them. It’s not wonder then that the sleek, poker-straight hair style is still around after all these years and it’s going to make a huge splash in the fall. So take out your blowdryer and your flatiron and start the straightening process! Now I know this news sucks for those of you with thick, curly hair as it takes hours to blowdry and straighten, but if you’ve got the time, go for it! Just remember to apply a straightening balm to wet strands before...

Summer can have a very drying effect on your hair, so in order to keep your locks luscious, you’ll need to switch some things up and use products that benefit your strands during hot, humid days. So here’s what you need to do to make sure your hair stays perfect all summer long. 1. Switch to a Different Shampoo Your hair dries up very easily in the summer, so switch from your shampoo that adds body and shine to a shampoo that adds moisture and contains a sunscreen. Your locks will feel softer, smoother and much more manageable. 2. Put a Pause on Heat Stylers One of the worst thing...

It’s hard to keep up a do in the summer, especially with the heat and humidity. Straightening your hair will only make it frizzy at the end of the day, so what’s a girl to do? Here are a few surefire ways to keep the heat at bay from your hair and have you looking gorgeous all summer long. Go Natural See what works best for you in the summer. If you find that your hair gets frizzy and limp after blowdrying, let your hair air dry – it will shape itself into its natural texture. If you have straight hair, I would recommend working a little bit of mousse through damp hair and l...

You know how fabulous your hair looks when you step out of your hairdresser’s salon, but unfortunately,  no matter what you try to do at home, your hair just doesn’t look the same. Here are some expert blowdrying tips I got from my hair stylist so you can come out looking salon-gorgeous every time you step out of the house! Step 1: Have the Right Tools It’s important that your blow dryer has at least two speed and heat settings. Also, make sure you have a good brush. For coarse or curly hair use a boar-bristle or synthetic nylon brush; for normal or fine hair use a ceramic ...

Your hair is one of the first things people see and so it’s very important to make a good first impression. Most of us tend to have bad hair days here and there, but there are tons of ways to fix that and what’s even more, you can fix almost any hair problem in the comfort of your own home. So here are your top 10 ways to avoid bad hair and get beautiful, shiny hair. 1. A Little Baking Soda Goes a Long Way Baking soda has been proven again and again to do magic tricks. This time, use it with your shampoo. Sprinkle a quarter-sized amount of baking soda into your palm and mix it wit...

In these days of recession, we can’t all afford to go to the salon on a regular basis and that’s why we need to figure out how we can save at the salon instead of blowing our money away. Here are some useful tips on how you can save money at the salon. Tip #1: Go With a Protegee If you’ve been seeing a top stylist for a while, but can’t really afford him/her anymore, try their protegee (junior person) which they have trained. This way, you’ll save some money and get the cut and style you want. Tip #2: Go for Something Simple If you just want to freshen up your ha...