Hair Care

I've always been very shy with my hair. I've never had it any outlandish colours, any extreme cuts or lengths. It's pretty much stayed mousey to dark brown, straight, shoulder length. Just with the occasional different fringe style. Your hair can be such an amazing fashion accessory. If you're going out for a fun dinner with your friends in a bold dress, why not add volume and curls to give it that bouncy look. For something more formal, try a polished look. There's so much fun to be had with your hair when it comes to styling. I love how any look in temporary. You're just one wash and blow dry away from the blank canvas look again. So have fun!

   But before the fun can start, it's best to learn a little about what hair actually is and how to make sure you're taking good care of it. Hair covers every square inch of your body - except from the palm of your hands, the soles of your feet and your lips. Although in some places it's hard to even see! Strands of hair are actually composed of dead cells, which is funny because all of the hair products try and get you to make your hair healthy. The only part of your hair that is alive is the follicle, the bulb implanted in the scalp, which is what you can see if you accidentally tug a strand of hair out. The follicle is responsible for producing oil, for generating the melanin that gives hair it's colour and they flex to produce goosebumps.

   For the most part, your hair is what it is. Sure you can straighten it, perm it, colour it and get it into a general submission, but your head of hair is yours for a reason. It's something you've inherited. Just as it can be futile to rail against the shape of your body, your hair probably looks best when it's your natural colour and shape. You can maximise this with the right cut and technique. This part of the blog is all about proper hair care, plus I'll give you some tips for when you're at the hair dressers so you have as minimal bad hair cuts as possible.