Top Tips From Our Hairdressers In Worcester Town Centre

Your hair can be your crowning glory or your worst nightmare. There are ways to make every day a ‘good hair day’, with our four vital hair care tips from the Blushes hairdressers in Worcester town centre.

Do you know the expression the more you put into it, the more you get out? Well, that applies to hair too.

If you take care of your hair, you are rewarded with luscious locks, vibrant with health, colour and movement. When you neglect it, watch out for split ends, dull appearance, and a daily struggle to get it to stay in shape.

The condition of your hair isn’t all about the cut or colour, which is why our experts from the Worcester salon are here to share four important insights into how you can keep hair looking and feeling great, in between your salon appointments.

Rethink the way you wash your hair

You may be thinking that you’ve washed your hair your whole life, so you couldn’t possibly need any help with that. But the truth is many people do it wrong, which can have a big impact on their hair’s health and appearance.

For instance, there’s a modern tendency to over wash our hair. As part of your daily showers, add in a trip to the gym, a day on the beach or a night out and you may be shampooing more than daily.

Over-washing like this can strip away too much of the hair’s natural oils, creating dry and brittle strands. Which you then try to address with expensive products to hydrated hair.

We recommend that you only wash your hair when it's dirty, not out of habit. And use a good quality shampoo and conditioner for your hair type. You can try experimenting with new looks in between washes while your hair adjusts to the new routine.

The products you use during and after washing need to be chemical-free too. If you’re not sure which products come under this beneficial hair care category, Blushes hair salons are suppliers of tried and trusted products from the award-winning Kerastase range.

Did your mind just go-to sunscreen?

In summer and on holiday we all know the value of using skin products with a high SPF. Yet we forget to shield our hair from harmful rays. This can be as simple as upping our use of quality hair conditioner and dry-hair treatments, or wearing a hat.

Keep in mind too, the damaging effects of hair dryers, hair wands and other electrical appliances for styling. Don’t overuse heat, as it dries your scalp and strands. Investing in quality hair products, that protect hair from heat damage, is wise. This is also something the Blushes team can help you with, The Soleil range provides sublime protection for your hair under the sun. scientifically formulated the Kerastase range that can be purchased at your next Blushes appointment.

The correct way to brush your hair

This is probably another one of those things you didn’t think you could get wrong, but there is a right way to brush hair.

First, use a quality brush with pliable bristles, so it detangles and smooths without creating abrasion or friction. Also, don’t brush too hard for the same reason. Every vigorous stroke or yank will be breaking your hair strands.

A great tip is to brush out the ends of your first. Comb down gently to remove any tangles making sure you’re not forcing your brush through your hair. Then work your way up the inches and start brushing down again until you make your way to the top of your scalp.

If you struggle to glide a brush through your hair, buy tangle teezers and detangler sprays or serums. These will make brushing easier and stop you from damaging your hair on a daily basis.

The best hair bands

Cheap elastic ties for hair are another common cause of damaged strands. When creating a ponytail, bunches or a bun, choose softer hair bands or scrunches, such as ones made from silk and cotton. Or use a kinder hair fastener such as a claw clip or headband.

Whatever you choose, try to avoid scraping your hair up or back too tightly. This will snap off your strands and put unnecessary pressure on your scalp.

Try switching from high ponytails to low ones, or loose buns every now and then to take the stress off your hair. .

Visit the salon every 6-8 weeks for your regular hair cut

How often should you have a haircut depends on your style, but even the simplest ‘do’ requires a trim every six to eight weeks to remove any split ends. Plus, one of our caring and friendly stylists can give you some great hair care advice while they cut.

Demand will be high at all Blushes salons when they reopen, so get your appointment booked quickly.