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| Expensive-looking hair |
When you see pictures of celebs in magazines looking glam,
their hair is always immaculate. So, what do you do when you don’t have a
hairdresser constantly by your side? I asked the experts.
“Expensive looking hair is all about shine, vitality and an
emphasis of its natural beauty,” says hair colour guru, Daniel Galvin. The
secret is to invest in a good cut. “The right style can add volume to the hair
or make it lie flatter," says Michael Charalambous of Mayfair’s Nyumba. A
view endorsed by Daniel: “Having a good haircut is an investment – like having
a really good pair of shoes. It’s a finishing touch but it’s the touch that
counts; what people notice and what makes you stand out from the crowd.”
Think of the Duchess of Cambridge whose shiny, bouncy hair style has been dubbed the Chelsea blow-dry, says Richard Ward. Richard's creative director, James Pryce accompanied the Duchess on her recent tour of Canada and the United States.
Think of the Duchess of Cambridge whose shiny, bouncy hair style has been dubbed the Chelsea blow-dry, says Richard Ward. Richard's creative director, James Pryce accompanied the Duchess on her recent tour of Canada and the United States.
According to Richard, whom I met at
a blow-drying master class at his Chelsea salon to promote his product range
being sold through QVC, says the key is to have sleek hair
with some volume and a little bit of hold.
To keep frizz to the minimum he suggests drying hair when it
is still 70 per cent wet.“Holding your dryer underneath the section creates
movement, while positioning it above the section will create sleekness,” he
says.
Use the right products for your hair and make sure that you
use a deep conditioner at least once a week.
“If hair is coloured it should be discreet and perfectly executed to make the shape flow and the eyes stand out,” says Daniel. If you are thinking of colouring your hair, keep within two shades of your natural colour so that it looks like it's your own hue. Highlights should be subtle.
“If hair is coloured it should be discreet and perfectly executed to make the shape flow and the eyes stand out,” says Daniel. If you are thinking of colouring your hair, keep within two shades of your natural colour so that it looks like it's your own hue. Highlights should be subtle.
I’m a fan of the Wella Professionals Brilliance range
especially the Colour Protection Serum (£11.15, 6x10ml capsules in a box. For
salon stockists visit www.wella.co.uk.)
which you leave in your hair so it helps protect your colour from fading.
Blow-dry using a large round bristle brush to create bounce.
“Go for height if you have a round or square face or have a short-neck. Width
works on those with a small face or narrow shoulders,” says Michael.
Velcro rollers are handy to transform a frizzy
mess into a head of beautiful curls.
If your hair goes flat during the day, Michael’s tip is to "tuck one side behind your ear. It is so chic!”
If you clamour after long luscious looks you can always add extensions or get a hairpiece.
If your hair goes flat during the day, Michael’s tip is to "tuck one side behind your ear. It is so chic!”
If you clamour after long luscious looks you can always add extensions or get a hairpiece.
By Daralyn Danns
