Taking care of straight hair
If you have straight hair, you know that it can be a bit of a challenge to keep it looking its best. From heat damage to breakage, there are a lot of factors that can affect the health and appearance of your hair. That’s why it’s important to take good care of your straight locks. Here are some tips for keeping your straight hair looking glam:
- Use a sulfate-free shampoo and conditioner: Sulfates are a type of surfactant that can strip the hair of its natural oils, leaving it dry and prone to breakage. To help keep your straight hair healthy and moisturized, look for sulfate-free shampoo and conditioner products that are specifically formulated for straight hair. These products are gentle on the hair and help to preserve its natural oils, leaving it looking and feeling healthy.
- Use a heat protectant spray before heat styling: Straight hair is often more prone to heat damage than other hair types, so it’s important to use a heat protectant spray before using hot tools like hair dryers or straighteners. Heat protectant sprays form a protective barrier around the hair, helping to reduce the amount of heat that reaches the hair shaft. This can help to prevent damage and keep your hair looking healthy and shiny.
- Avoid using hot water: Hot water can strip the hair of its natural oils, leaving it dry and brittle. To help keep your straight hair healthy and moisturized, try to use lukewarm or cool water when washing your hair. This will help to preserve the natural oils in your hair and keep it looking and feeling soft and smooth.
- Use a deep conditioning treatment: Straight hair tends to be less oily than other hair types, so it’s important to use a deep conditioning treatment regularly to keep it moisturized. Deep conditioning treatments are designed to penetrate the hair shaft and provide intense hydration, helping to repair damaged hair and restore its strength and elasticity. Look for a deep conditioning treatment that is formulated.
Book in for your hair appointment today and don’t forget to add FUL London’s Intense Moisture Hair Mask to keep your hair looking healthy!
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