After years
of dyeing and heat styling my hair has had enough, it’s snapping, in protest
and all over my black coat, little snippets are breaking away at an alarming
rate and what I thought were short layers are not – it’s broken hair and as my
friend tried to tactfully tell me if I continue to abuse it the whole lot will
have to be chopped off.
Before I
resorted to such drastic measures I contacted Spargo Hairdressing in Brentwood
to see if they could help. I’d been to their open day and was impressed they
stocked Philip Kingsley (PK) one of the world’s best hair care brands. Ian
Marshall the owner advised me to have the PK Scalp Mask Spa Treatment and
explained how this would hydrate and improve the condition of my scalp and if
used in conjunction with the cult product Elasticizer would nourish and renew
my hair.
On the day
Stacey Moss applied a layer of mint exfoliator to my scalp, a thoroughly
rejuvenating experience. Elasticizer was generously applied to the mid lengths
and ends, and I was then left with a continuous supply of cappuccinos under a
head steamer (to ensure the product reached the cuticles), whilst Stacey gave
me some invaluable tips such as never use a hair oil before applying
straightening irons as this will make hair sizzle! Finally I was treated to an
amazing head massage before the rich oils from the products were shampooed out.
Amy Henesy then applied her expert cutting skills by blunt cutting my hair
which made it look thicker, shinier and most importantly take control of my broken
layers. The difference was astounding and I thoroughly recommend this to anyone
with long, frizzy or highlighted locks to keep hair in tip-top condition.
The PK Scalp
Mask Spa Treatment is usually £37 however, Spargo 01277 210768 are offering askmollybeauty
readers an incredible discount of 50% off valid for 1 month from publication.
I also
contacted world leading Trichologist Philip Kingsley to give readers some tips
on dehydrated hair:-
·
You can have the best colour,
cut and hairstylist but if your hair is dry it’s never going to look or feel
its best. Thankfully though there are many easy steps you can take to restore
hydration, shine and health to your tresses.
·
Dry hair lacks moisture and this is
what causes it to look dull and also to break easily. Hydrate them with a leave
in pre-shampoo conditioning treatment, what surprises many people though
is that daily shampooing can help with this too. Water is your hair’s
most natural hydrator – its moisture, not oil content that keeps your hair
supple.
·
Dry hair usually has a rough cuticle
which means it can’t reflect light well. Daily use of a post-shampoo
conditioner for your hair texture will smooth your hair cuticle
giving you lovely light reflection and shine. The use of a leave-in
conditioning, protective spray can also be beneficial– acting as both a
curative and preventative styling tool.
·
Dry hair is already fragile so take
extra precautions when you colour or highlight it. Make your stylist aware of
your dry hair concerns and stress that you don’t want them to overlap
previously bleached areas of hair. For extra protection and hydration use an
intensive moisturising mask 3 days before and then again after any colouring or
bleaching.
·
Your hair only grows half an inch a
month so you will see results from a nutritious diet in about 6 months. We
suggest eating at least 120g of protein with breakfast and lunch (your hair is
after all made of protein!), and including a mixture of complex carbohydrates,
fruits and vegetables into your daily regime. Red meats contain both iron and
ferritin (a stored iron that helps make hair cell protein) and are
essential for strong, healthy hair growth.
·
If you use a blow-dryer make sure to
hold it at least 6 inches away and stop when’ just dry’. Correct blow-drying doesn’t
dry out your hair its applying heat to already dried hair that does the damage.
Straightening irons, we suggest limiting their use to twice a week – and always
use a styling aid with heat protection when doing so.
To stop my
hair from breaking even more, I’ve been testing the following products:-
KeraStraight
Moisture Mask £25 I loved this and from the first time I tested it there was an
immediate difference to the condition of my hair. Using the same technology as
the KeraStraight protein treatment and with added Palmeira Tucuma a Brazilian
fibre palm, this instantly hydrates and improves brittle hair. www.kerastraight.com.
Paul Mitchell
Awapuhi Wild Ginger Ultimate Luxe Set £70 is the ultimate in hair spa
treatments and offers everything to keep your hair in tip top condition, with
full sizes of sulphate-free Moisturizing Lather Shampoo, Keratin Intensive
Treatment, Styling Treatment Oil and HydroCream Whip. Whilst expensive the
products will last months and are of the highest quality. For an intense
hydrating burst try the Super Charged Moisturizer £14.75 or the Hair Repair
Treatment £13.75 to strengthen damaged, brittle locks. www.paul-mitchell-co.uk.
JOICO
Moisture Recovery £10.95 is ideal for a quick spritz of hydration which doesn’t
weigh the hair down. Containing Panthenol and Evening Primrose Oil both
well-known ingredients in the hair industry to reduce frizz and leave locks
protected from harsh winter elements. www.joicoeurope.com.
Philip
Kingsley Elasticizer £15 www.philipkingsley.co.uk.
In over 27 years this
cult product hasn’t changed its formula because quite simply it works. My
hairdresser raves about it and people tell me it’s their must-have product.
Upon application the hair cuticle is given a moisture boost, leaving hair
silky, soft and swishy but most importantly not lank!
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any queries please contact me askmollybeauty@gmail.com or follow me on Twitter
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