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12/29/2016 0 Comments Hair Tip: Repair The DamageThere are times when our hair feels ir-repairable. Damage is visible and there is no hiding the torn ends, the frizzy dry locks and the breakage. Damage is caused from so many every day hair battles, even the weather plays havoc with our hair. Maybe you have performed a home color that has gone drastically wrong or perhaps you fancied a change and decided to switch your hair color from red to blonde! Damage to your hair is in some circumstances unavoidable and the only way to move is forward. Yes, of course even the most damaged hair can be repaired - patience, time investment and a new attitude towards your locks are imperative.
Product Investment Invest in a hair mask to strengthen and add moisture to your locks. This will be one of the best hair investments that you will make and will be game changing to your damaged locks. Take advice from stylists and read the reviews on these products before purchasing, most importantly ensure that the product is suited to your hair type. A deep conditioning hair treatment penetrates the cuticles and repairs the hair from within, to begin with, you may need to use the mask on every occasion after washing. As time moves on and your hair becomes less damaged you should only need to use the mask weekly as a more preventative and moisture boosting product. Salon Treatments Visiting your salon for a treatment is always advisable, whilst you can treat your hair at home, there is something to be said to the stronger blast of treatment that can be performed in the salon. You can kick start your hair repair program with a more intense salon treatment and then maintain at home. After every color treatment you should treat your hair to an in salon boost. Gently Does It Hair always requires TLC but when it is in need of repair you should be even more cautious. Using a towel to pat your hair dry rather than roughly drying it is always a good start. Don’t yank through your tresses with a comb, instead use a detangling solution and a soft hairbrush and slowly tease any difficult areas. Heat Whilst your hair is in need of repair, be more mindful than ever of the damaging effects of excess heat. You will notice a fast and significant improve in the condition of your hair if it is not dried out through being subjected to intense heat. Chop It Off Worst case scenario however in some instances this is utterly unavoidable. There are times when you have to assess your hair and make the decision as to how badly in need of repair it is. Is there a chance that you need to remove all damage and begin again - there is a possibility that this may be a faster and much more effective way of resuming your hair to good condition. Consider hair extensions and clip-ins if necessary. Lay Off The Color Opt for darker colors if you really must color your hair. Avoid coloring unless absolutely necessary, particularly lightening products which are the cause of so much damage. A good piece of advice would be to adapt your color to ensure that you only have to color re-growth at the root. You will most certainly reap the hair rewards. (source)
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DIY Dry Shampoo | Stop Washing Your Hair! 12/26/2016 0 Comments DIY Dry ShampooHow to Make Your Own Dry Shampoo(and how to use it)  Dry shampoo is making a comeback after being wildly popular in the 1960s-70s. It’s a quick and easy way to get fresher and cleaner-looking hair without going through the hassle of wet washing. It’s an effective way to avoid frequent shampooing, which strips the scalp and hair shafts of its natural oil and can lead to unpleasant overproduction of oil. Just-washed hair is a nightmare to style, so dry shampoo is helpful for getting the cooperativeness of slightly greasy hair without the look.
Dry shampoo works by putting an oil-absorbing substance at the root of the hair, which then gets brushed, combed, or blown through the hair. It disappears, along with the extra oil, and leaves the hair shaft feeling and looking less greasy. It’s important to note that dry shampoo is not meant to be a substitute for wet washing. It's easy to make your own Dry Shampoo power at home. It can be customized for hair color and scented with your favorite essential oils. Read More >>> Click here for a few more DIY Dry Shampoo recipes. 12/25/2016 Happy HolidaysMay the magic and the wonder of the holiday season stay with you throughout the coming year.   WE SPEAK TO MURDOCK LONDON'S MASTER BARBER TO GAIN HIS EXPERT INSIGHTS
Written by Menswear Style When it comes to growing long hair, it looks its best with soft natural layers - looking as it would if you started from scratch with a one grade all over and just let it all grow out. When grown this way, long hairstyles adhere to our head shapes and hairlines, best complementing our natural features. For this feature we spoke to Alex Glover, the Master Barber at Murdock Londonto gain his expert insights. 1. Mop-top The best method to grow your hair out whilst maintaining a natural look is with a round layer. As soon as you decide you want a longer hairstyle, begin by asking your barber for this with a crop at 3-6 cm, leaving more of a mop-top finish (see old images of the Beatles as they morphed from clean cut boys into hippies for reference). 2. Chewed finish Ok, so hair fringes have the potential to look great on men but I believe they’re best worn with a bold, blunt and chewed finish. 3. Leave it lone Often along the growing journey men will fall for short back and sides cuts in order to achieve some degree of a style whilst still trying to grow their hair out to a desired longer length. These temporary looks tend to graduate in at the edges or have harsh corners, which means that the layers do not grow out as befitting as they would naturally. Avoid trying to craft a style mid-way through the growth phase, as you will often find yourself left with unwanted corners of weight that tend to form wing-like shapes or a dreaded big mushroom effect. 4. Tidy-up if required Whilst avoiding visiting your barber for a drastic mid-growth re-style, broken ends (the man's version of split ends if you like) can lead to splitting all the way down to the root if not treated correctly, so do consider a subtle tidy-up trim to help keep your hair as healthy as possible as it grows. 5. Shampoo & Conditioner The longer your hair gets, the more susceptible it is to look limp and lifeless, so a good quality Shampoo and Conditioner should not be avoided. Always use both (if your hair is dirty) or stick to just conditioner (if you washed it yesterday). For longer curls, invest in a deeply moisturizing product or specific curl activating hair care. 6. Layering If your hair is particularly thick, a heavier layer is required - this layer is cut nearest to vertical - enabling the layers to stack on top of each other over a short area. This prevents strange looking, unmanageable build-ups of weight. These heavy layers then need texturizing deeply to soften out the baseline of the haircut (where the layers end on your shoulders), otherwise it can look a bit feminine from behind. 7. Sea Salt Spray When it comes to styling finer hair, Sea Salt Spray will soon become your favourite go-to product. It helps to make fine hair appear thicker and prevent your style from immediately falling flat once you step out the house. You can trust it to help maintain your shape over the course of the day. 8. Application & Process All hair types can however benefit from using Sea Salt Spray to add texture, blow-drying it in to wet hair before styling to give a boost to the body. Alternatively apply to dry hair to better increase volume and create a matte effect. Depending on your style, you may also wish to work the spray in by hand to design your own natural wave and create a textured body 9. Complimentary Products With Sea Salt Spray providing a great foundation for your style, the best finishing products to use on long hair are crème waxes (such as Murdock Hair Play) which help to control frizzing and provide a soft, lightweight texture and a natural shine. They also add further weight which can help to keep your style tucked back. Don’t be afraid to be fairly heavy-handed over the sides and stay looser on the top to create more of a wave effect. 10. Brush it Remember to regularly brush or comb your hair to help maintain a voluminous natural shape. At home it's best to use a brush because they work well to smooth out hair cuticles and they don't pull on hair as much as combs. When you're out and about however, a longer haired gent's best friend can be the Kent comb he keeps in his top pocket. (source) |
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