An inside guide to terrific tresses

I have a good acquaintance who simply will NOT step out of the house if she’s having a bad hair day.


Don’t even ask her to pop out for a ten minute errand.


She just won’t cross that front door mat!


She says if her hair doesn’t look good, she doesn’t feel good. There just might be some sound logic there; perhaps our hair is in some odd way related to our self-esteem? So, I can’t say I blame her (and I suppose most of us gals feel that way!)


Then there’s your wedding day.


Now, none of us want to have a bad hair day THEN.


Here are some tips I used when I was getting married:


• Consult with your stylist at least 6 months in advance and decide on your up-do or hairstyle before you choose your veil, headpiece or hair jewellery


• Ensure your hairstyle suits the degree of formality of your gown and the type of reception (e.g. will your style be suitable for an outdoor wedding?)


• Wear a buttoned-down shirt or blouse on your wedding day so that getting out of your clothing will not interfere with your hairstyle or up-do (and your makeup!), once your stylist is finished.


And here are some tips I’ve learnt along the way since getting married! (These tips may not suit everyone’s hair, so feel free to post your own hair tips and share them!)


1. Get regular Ayurvedic massages- the masseuse massages your body as well as your scalp with warm oil. It’s divine…to say the least and it moisturises my scalp and gives my hair a wonderful sheen that usually lasts me 2 weeks. Try it!


2. I avoid applying conditioner to my roots, it weighs down my hair and makes it very hard to style.


3. Invest in a good haircut and have your hair cut every 6 weeks.


4. I've avoided the flat iron by getting a layered cut. This sort of haircut requires less prep work, so usually all I have to do is shampoo, condition, blow dry and go


5. It looks a little crazy in a “rock star” sort of way but I blowdry my hair upside down for a bit and then right-side up the rest of the way!


6. I use Conair’s paddle brush to blowdry my hair ( it takes less time because the brush is large, flat and wide).


7. I apply a volumizer to the roots of my slightly damp hair. One that I love is TRESemmé’s Big Boost Root Lift Spray.


8. Use a hairspray to set your style. My current favourite is Garnier Fructis Volumizing Anti-Humidity hairspray with natural bamboo extract.


Note: Products mentioned here are personal recommendations and are in no way “paid for” endorsements or sponsored items.

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