Working with your hair texture always gives you a better
result. So, with last season’s trend for big hair and plenty of waves, I
decided to give it ago and grow out my bob and, as they say, go with the flow.
And, I have to admit that I actually like wearing my hair slightly curly.
Now, I was back at Mayfair’s Nyumba waiting for the genius
that is Michael Charalambous to give me his verdict on where I should be taking
my hair this spring.
Michael said that we don’t need to take off any of the length – music to my ears. “Your hair is in good condition, so you can grow it,” he added.
It just shows that cutting down on using heated appliances
and blow-dries (some hairdressers rip your hair) and not having so many
highlights really does improve the health of your hair.
Every time I wash my hair I like to use a deep conditioning
treatment rather than a normal conditioner as it helps to weigh the hair down
and prevent frizz. I like Wella Brilliance Mask for coarse, coloured hair (£10.49).
Although my hair is fine, there is a lot of it, and I find this does the trick.
Another good one, especially when you are in a hurry, is Pantene Coloured Hair
2 Minutes Colour Damage Rescue Masque (£4.49).
“I am going
to add some inverted layering to give the hair lots of movement and create that
lived-in texture, so your hair will fall in soft waves, a key trend for
spring,” said Michael. He styled my hair reasonably straight in order to check
the cut. When I am drying it myself, I tend to dry it with movement as it is
easier. I’ve just tried Bumble and bumble’s new straight line. I find the
Straight Shampoo (£23) and Straight Conditioner (£25) help to calm frizz.
The quicker you dry your hair, the faster the cuticle is
flattened and, therefore, the hair is less likely to frizz. I use my head like
a giant roller, pushing
the right side over my head to the left and back again until almost dry. Then I
do the other side. The back, I brush forwards and backwards until dry. I use a Philip Kingsley Vented Paddle
Brush (£23.20) which has been designed to reduce hair breakage and limit heat
damage. If I need some lift or to smooth any pieces, I use a round bristle
brush such as ghd Ceramic Vented Radial Brush (size 4, £17.50).
Hair is all about the cut. Michael’s always falls into place
when I wash it, which makes my life so much easier. As for colour, which should
always work with your cut, he is predicating russet browns, golden chestnuts
and coffee blonds blondes. Could
I be tempted?
By Daralyn Danns
Nyumba (www.nyumbasalon.com)
