Autumn Hair Care

Autumn Hair Care

9 October, 2018

The evenings are drawing in, temperatures are dropping and autumn is here. However, as we reflect on the fabulous summer we have had, it’s time to get our hair back into shape and also face up to the challenges that the upcoming misty and foggy mornings, cooler temperatures and damper times will bring. The sun’s UV rays, pool and sea water, sand, sun tan cream and chlorine will have taken their toll on our hair and it’s essential that we now get back on track. In this article, Martinez Hair Salon located in East Sussex gives you some great tips to get the shine, bounce and pizazz back into your hair and give your hair a fresh start for autumn and we also look at how you can stop further seasonal damage. Sand, Salt And Chlorine The sun makes most of us feel better and there are lots of positives including the vitamin D that we get from sunlight exposure. However, the sun’s rays can be extremely harmful to our hair as can the chlorine of the swimming pool and the sand and salt of the sea. Also, over the summer months, we often use more styling products than we normally would as we look to create our favourite summer styles and go out more often, which can easily lead to a build up of products in our hair. Hair Care Tips Use rich conditioning treatments Try a clarifying shampoo For a dry, itchy scalp, use a dandruff shampoo For styling, use a mousse, hair oil or wax Add a hair mask to get the moisture back into your hair Use an oil or...
5 Tips To Rescue Sun-Damaged Hair

5 Tips To Rescue Sun-Damaged Hair

26 January, 2018

We find it really natural to protect our skin against the elements, particularly if we are exposed to high temperatures and long days out in the sun. However, few of us protect our hair, which just like our skin can become quickly damaged when exposed to the sun’s harmful rays. This means by the end of the summer, our hair may have become dry, brittle, frizzy, brassy, faded and dull. It totally lacks moisture because we have done nothing to compensate for the effects of sun, sea, sand and chlorine. Did you know that your hair is unable to repair itself? It therefore needs some TLC and the good news is that there is lots of help available. Martinez Hair Salon located in Blackboys near to Uckfield and Heathfield in East Sussex is bringing you our 5 top tips for getting your hair back into fabulous condition. • Have regular haircuts and trims • Avoid shampoos containing sulfate and parabens • Wash hair after swimming to remove chlorine and salt • Use restorative shampoos, conditioners and styling products • Treat yourself to salon hair glosses, conditioning treatments and masks Regular Haircuts Did you know that your hair grows 10 to 15% faster in the summer months? This means that by the time autumn arrives, your hair will need a good trim. Getting rid of split ends is key to promoting shiny hair and a good trim can really revive damaged hair. Delaying having your hair cut will only mean the split ends will creep upwards. Don’t worry that you will have to have a really short style, as a...
How Do You Decide What Is The Right Product For Your Hair?

How Do You Decide What Is The Right Product For Your Hair?

20 February, 2017

Do you ever go to buy products for your hair and look at the rows of items available and think, “What product is right for my hair?” There are products for fine, flyaway, frizzy and thick hair as well as products for dry, greasy and normal hair not to mention those for colour treated or tinted hair. By the way, what about if you have straight, wavy or curly hair? There are also mousses, gels, waxes, serums and oils! So, hundreds of products and literally hundreds of companies in the market selling hair products. It’s quite a dilemma! How Do You Choose? Do you sometimes hope for the best or even plump for the products with the stand out packaging? Or, you might go for something you have seen advertised on the television or in a magazine or you might choose a range or a certain product that a friend has recommended. Just remember, the hair companies aren’t trying to catch you out as ultimately hair products are designed to match the needs of your hair and as we have already discovered there is a lot to consider. Therefore, all are formulated differently. What Are Your Hair Characteristics? First of all, it’s imperative that you determine what your hair characteristics are. Have a look at the following list to ascertain this. Type Colour Treated Texture Thickness Condition Length Tips For Colour Treated Hair What do you do if your hair type ticks more than one box? You know it’s dry but it’s also colour treated as well. Here, it’s probably best to go for a shampoo that’s recommended for...