By Kimberly Nissen, The Beauty Bandit
The worst hair problems seem to attack when you are least expecting them, so the only way to win the war on bad hair days is to be prepared. Today, we are helping you do just that with 5 instant fix products that will have you waving goodbye to bad hair in a flash.
Don’t rip and pull your hair trying to get the knots out, when a detangler will save you the trouble. This treatment reconstructs hair to give it internal strength and a smooth, even texture. Hair is easier to comb and over time will become thicker and stronger.
RRP $39.50 from selected salons. Phone 1300 365 552
Repair and prevent split ends with a targeted conditioning treatment. The soft vanilla fragrance is just a cover for this powerful protector, which contains wheat micro proteins, silk and keratin to prevent hair breakage. Vitamin E and pro-vitamin B5 add moisture and improve hair quality, plus a UV protectant guards hair from sun damage.
RRP $18.95 from selected salons. Phone 1300 764 437.
The old saying ‘less is more’ rings true to most things, but when it comes to hair there is nothing about being flat and deflated. Pump up your locks with this flexible hold mousse, which individually wraps strands to thicken hair from root to tip.
RRP $15.99 from Priceline, Target, Woolworths, Coles and selected pharmacies.
Clear away the week’s build up with a shampoo to renew and refresh your hair. This clarifying shampoo washes out the after-effects of daily styling while still being gentle enough for everyday use, permed hair and coloured hair.
RRP $7.99 from leading supermarkets and pharmacies.
Expert Advice
With summer in full effect you still need to take preventative steps to keeping your hair healthy. Barney Martin, Hair Expert and Pantene Ambassador, has this great tip for us.
“You should wet your hair with fresh water before swimming in chlorinated swimming pools, this will help prevent the harsh chemicals penetrating the cuticle and drying your hair out.”
Frizz is a year round problem, so keep this lightweight serum on hand. It creates a barrier around your hair to calm and smooth, while protecting it against humidity. Silicones add shine and give hair a healthy, silky texture.
RRP $31.95 from selected salons. Phone 1300 724 635.
The newest collection from Garnier Fructis is dedicated to the battle against dandruff. The range consists of 5 varieties allowing you to pick the anti-dandruff shampoo that works for you in other areas, not just dandruff. You can choose from Normal, Fall Fight, Citrus Detox, Sensitive and Scrub, each instantly eliminating 100% of visible dandruff.
RRP $5.95 each from pharmacies, department stores, variety stores and supermarkets.
Expert Advice
We’ve all heard of dandruff and know what it is, but do you know what causes it? One myth suggests it is due to a lack of hygiene but the experts behind the Garnier Advisory Service have given us the real reason.
“Dandruff is caused by a yeast micro-organism called Malassezia Ovalis and is present in approximately 45% of the microflora of healthy scalps. For some people, this yeast proliferates and causes a reaction in the scalp. Shedding of the skin’s surface increases and leads to visible dandruff, or flakes.
Dandruff can be brought on by any factor which disturbs the microbial balance of the scalp, leading accelerated dead skin shedding and the appearance of dandruff. These factors can include: stress, pollution, hormonal imbalance, excessive sweating, unsuitable or overly strong shampoos, overly vigorous scalp massage and temperature changes (notably in winter when there is a big change from the cold outdoors to warm indoors.)”
