BEAUTY TIPS

KEEP YOUR HAIR SHINY & HEALTY

There is nothing better than leaving the salon after spending 2 hours getting your hair colored. Not only do you look great but you feel confident also!

With ample color-extending shampoos, conditioners, and glosses making your at-home or salon color last is easier than ever. But there is no need to stop at hair care products! Your blow dryer and hair ties can make a big difference in keeping your color. The problem is, how do you decide which is the best color-extender products? There are some simple steps you can take to keep your color longer.

Always use color-formulated products. Normal shampoos and conditioners may have chemicals that will strip the color formula.
Avoid over-washing! Only wash your hair when your hair is dirty. Excess was hinging can cause your hair to dry out and loose its color faster.
Don't over think it. The average color treatment lasts 6-8 weeks before you start to see your original color. By using products like our list of color-treated essentials, your color will certainly keep its shine and longevity!

COLOR TREATMENT

STYLE YOUR HAIR DAILY

Try on a cool ponytail. The most classic of modern styles is a regular ponytail. Although it may be simple, the ease gives your style a carefree look and saves you time. Try brushing your hair straight back into an ultra-sleek ponytail, or go the opposite direction and avoid brushing your hair at all, pulling it back into a messy pony. Use a little hairspray or product to set the look, and you’re finished!

You can add volume at your crown by teasing the roots of the hair on top of your head.
Leave your bangs down for a messier look, tuck them behind your ears, or use a few bobby-pins to keep them hidden at the base of your ponytail.
Use a ponytail that matches your natural hair color to help blend the look as much as possible. You can even wrap a small strand of your hair from the ponytail around the elastic and pin it in place, to hide the band.

Recipe for shiny hair: Hallowell's Vodka Mask
In a small glass bowl, using a fork, mash half of a peeled and pitted avocado, 2 Tbsp vodka, 2 Tbsp honey, and 1 egg to form a creamy mixture. Apply to freshly shampooed, towel-blotted hair. Leave on for 30 minutes. Rinse well with warm water, then shampoo and style as usual.

Eat right, Condition hair often

Practice damage control. Always use a heat-resistant product on your hair before blow drying. New formulations seal in shine and prevent damage from superhigh temperatures. Try Pantene Heat Protection & Shine Sprays ($6; drugstores). To further protect hair, use a blow dryer with features that match your hair type and style.

Babies haven't any hair:
Old men's heads are just as bare;
From the cradle to the grave
Lies a haircut and a shave.
~Samuel Goodman Hoffenstein