 There are many different ways our hair gets damaged from chemical treatments, excessive heat styling, even environment factors like wind but I bet getting all cozy in your bed at night would be the last thing you think could affect the health of your hair! It's important consider your bedtime hair routine to ensure you hair health is in shape.
This is properly the most important, use a silk or satin pillowcase. We all toss and turn at night with thread fiber pillowcases our tossing and turning cause friction which can stress our hair out leading to frizz and ultimately damage. If being gentler on our hair isn't enough silk or satin fibers are also gentler on our skin, to avoid the effects of aging wrinkles! If you are going to bed with even the smallest amount of dampness in your hair it could potentially lead to unnecessary matting and breakage. Hair is at its weakest when it's wet so even the slightest movement while sleeping could tangle to your locks. If your schedule allows to try to wash and dry before bedtime. Brushing your hair before closing your eyes for the night to remove any tangles and snares will reduce any further knot and matting. Brushing will also remove any loose strands intern reducing them from getting tangled. Once brushed you could add a light serum on your ends just to add a little condition and help protect your ends while you sleep. Who doesn't love easy maintenance beach waves when they wake up in the morning, this be easily achieved by sleeping in braids. And this isn't just for the style in the morning either your hair being braided will actually keep your locks protected from sweat, moisture and friction. Secure your pretty weaved hair with a scrunchie instead in an elastic. Now that I've mentioned scrunchies lets run with, night or day scrunchies are by far a better option to elastic ties. But the benefits at night are a must! If you are using a tiny elastic tossing and turning will rub on that band and inevitably cause damage. The looser you can have your hair at night the best but enough to keep it secured, obviously. If you have any any questions or concern about your sleeping habits and the effects on your hair pop in the comments below. The information in this article is for educational purposes only, and is not intended as medical advice. Any recommendations are based on our own professional experience.
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 So your in the market for a new straightener but there are so many different straighteners on the market it can be quiet overwhelming. Not matter what type of hair you have there are few key features that are a must. Your hair is your crown you never take off, so you want to invest in a straightener that is going to keep your crown in tact!
Variable Heat Control This is probably the most important of all. Some hair straighteners have some crazy high temperatures that are just going to damage your hair. The thicker more coarse your hair is the more heat that is required but that doesn't mean you should just cranky that baby up to the hottest it can go. In fact your hair burn at the same temperature as paper being 233 degrees Celsius OUCH. Automatic Shut Off We have all left for our day only to think 'did I turn my straightener off'. Auto shut off is probably one the best additions to the hair straighten and I'm sure it has save a few house fire too. Constant Heat Control Why you might ask, if your straightener looses heat then has to heat back up you are going to have inconsistent results. Ready Indicator Whether it a little flashing light of a beep, it's means your ready to go and it has reached the desired temperature. Heat Resistant Outer Casing We are talking about high heat and you don't want to burn your hands 😣 Still confused, pop any questions in the comments below.  Nothing gives you shiny, bouncy, voluminous hair quite like a blow-dry. But are you using the correct products to achieve the look are wanting?
First a moisturiser is a MUST!! Depending on your hair type would depend on what type of moisturiser is going to work best for you weather it be a spray, foam or cream. We love Affinage 24/7 cuticle sealer and Natural Look Oasis. Secondly heat protection! Any heat styling can cause your hair to dry out and eventually cause damage if your not protecting it. Affinage Thermal Protectant is great and light weight. Then it will all depending on what type of blowdry you are wanting and what type of hair you have. For volume and body a volumising spray at your roots will give you lots of lift and volume. Affinage Volumising and Texturising Spray is great for this and can be used from roots to ends to really pump up fine hair. For a sleek smooth finish a straightening balm or cream will be need to smooth out any curls or frizz. This product can be a more heavier product so start with a little and if you need more you can add it. Affinage Contouring Cream is our got to, it has a little hold and is even great in finer hair that has frizz. To finish your blow dry a light spray of hair spray to keep it at bay against humidity and other elements or for added shine a gloss serum or spray. Finer hair should be careful with shine product as they can sometime weigh down your hair. When using serums and shine spray try to avoid the roots for a long last blow dry! Try not to over product your hair, this will cause your hair to style to not last as long. If you have any question about what products would work best for you don't hesitate to ask, we are more than happy to help you achieve your hair goals. The information in this article is for educational purposes only, and is not intended as medical advice. Any recommendations are based on our own professional experience.  Moisturisers are the most underrated hair product, and is a MUST in any bodies hair care routine! When your hair is lacking moisture it shows, things like frizz, split ends, brittleness and roughness in texture.
Reasons why your hair lacks moisture? Heat styling in the #1 cause of lack of moisture. While we are all guilt of using heat to for styling frequent using will cause excessive dryness on our hair. So don't just crank that iron up to the hottest setting, use a low heat on your blowdrier to avoid long term damage. Sun exposure can do the same so when at the beach try coving your lock with a hat of scarf. How to moisturise hair the right way Moistures are best applied in damp hair, however if applying to dry hair just remember to scrunch or brush it out when dry. It also comes down to using the correct type of moisturiser for your hair type. Moisturisers come in a few different forms Cream Moisturisers - these types of moisturisers vary in density, some light and suited to most hair types, some heavier and more concentrated but suited to thicker hair as they are usually too heavy for fine hair. Spray Moisturisers - these will suit most hair types but best suited to finer hair as it is lighter in weight. They're also great for detangling. People with thicker or long hair may find sprays aren't as effective as other. Oil Moisturisers - mush like creams, oils can vary in density, so some may be better suited to certain hair types. Be aware that not all oils are moisturisers, some are simply just for shine. Foam Moisturisers - these are a great all rounder, loved by all hair types and a little goes a long way. be mindful that some have hold like a styling mouse. Water is perhaps the most important thing for moisturizing hair. Drinking it helps sustain the body’s metabolic processes and supports the cell structures Check out our BEST MOISTURISERS blog her The information in this article is for educational purposes only, and is not intended as medical advice.  Winter can be seriously hard on hair. Cold, dry air, harsh weather, and everything that comes with it can make your hair dehydrated and more prone to breakage than the warmer months. If your hair is feeling dry and brittle your not alone here a few tip to tweak your hair care routine to keep your hair healthy this winter.
Shampoo Less Excessive shampooing is the reason behind dry and flaky scalp in winter. The ingredients in shampoos strip off the natural oils on your scalp making the hair dry. Shampoo less or skip it altogether and opt for a co-wash with your favorite condition. Brush Your Scalp We hear lots of clients ask about dry scalp in the cooler months as the dry air can cause the scalp to dry out and become flakey. The best way to combat this is to give your scalp a good brush prior to washing. We also offer our Signature Scalp Detox that is super popular during the winter months you can book in here www.rootshaircompany.com.au/#booking Deep Conditioning Mask Lets face it summer, winter and between we should be doing this but during the cooler month is a MUST. The dry air during winter can remove the moisture in your hair and open up the hair cuticle. What follows is frizzy hair that is rough, dry and unmanageable. Avoid Heat Styling Over Use Heat styling form irons, curling tongs can cause excessive drying. Limit your exposure to these tools and use a heat protectant serum if you must style. Give your hair a break from heat styling and opt for cool hairstyles like braids, buns, updos and twists in winter months. Take Warm Showers There is nothing better than a nice hot shower to warm up during winter. But the extra heat from this can be causing unnecessary damage to your hair. Hot water can remove the natural oils from your hair making it dry. The information in this article is for educational purposes only, and is not intended as medical advice. Results will also vary from person to person. How hormones affect your hair!
We all know that our hormones can wreak havoc with our bodies and our mood, but did you know just how much your hormones can affect your hair? A shift in the balance of hormones can lead to various differences in your hair. So what type of hormone related changes would you expect to see in your hair? Different hormone changes will cause different changes in you hair some of the most common are Thinning of hair Hair loss Dry, brittle hair Oily hair Graying hair Certain stages in life typically bring hormonal changes. In other instances, medical conditions, such as thyroid problems, can interfere with hormone levels leading to changes in the hair. Some of the more common hormone changes that may affect hair include Puberty During puberty there is an increase of reproductive hormones .These increase can stimulate the production of oil from the sebaceous glands, which may result in oily hair. The increase in hormone levels also increases body hair The aging process The aging process can take it's toll on our hair health too because the oil glands on our scalp will naturally produce less and less sebum as we age, this can present in hair that looks and feels coarser. For many women who enter into their forties, the hair will almost automatically become less voluminous and thinner. Pregnancy During pregnancy, increases in progesterone and estrogen affect the hair cycle. The hormones prolong the growth phase of the hair cycle, which causes less daily hair shedding. Hair may appear thicker. But after delivery, as hormones levels drop to pre-pregnancy levels, the normal growth/shedding cycle returns to normal. It might seem like your hair is falling out more than normal, but it is just returning to the normal growth cycle. Diet and Wellbeing Both your skin and your hair are impacted significantly by what you eat. Diets with healthy amount of healthy amount of Biotin, Zinc, Iron, Omega Fatty Acids, and Vitamin E will keep you hair health and strong. Medications Whatever you put into your body, be that food, drink, supplements or medication; it will have an impact on how your system performs. In the case of medication, this is even more prominent. Even the common painkiller can have an effect. While the actual impact can be considered to be mild, in some cases it can change the texture of your hair or even result in hair loss.  We're all familiar with the idea of hair treatments, however, we will go into detail on these later, but you don't really hear much about SCALP TREATMENTS, and I'm not talking about treatments for scalp conditions like dandruff, psoriasis, dermatitis, eczema and the like.
Scalp Treatments are to hydrate and condition your scalp. They are different to scrubs in that scrubs exfoliate. Conditioning and hydrating your scalp has a number of benefits; 👍Relieves itchiness and dryness 👍Minimises flakiness 👍Regulates oil secretions 👍Restores pH balance 👍Protects against pollutants 👍Encourages hair growth Again, there aren't a huge range of scalp treatments available but there are a few good ones out there. Some are oil based and others are cream based. Oils are best suited for more regular use, providing they are not too heavy, they're best suited to thicker, coarser, dense hair as it won't weigh the hair down and could be used every day or so. Creams are a lot heavier and thicker so are best used pre wash. Again, regularity will vary, but I wouldn't recommend leaving it more than a month, but if you are washing daily or every second day, a scalp treatment once a fortnight should be sufficient. But please evaluate after a few weeks and see what works for you.  Deep Conditioning Treatment
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