Keeping haircare simple

Keeping haircare simple has worked for me. My strands are healthy and in good condition.

I am so glad I took the advice of my exceptionally talented hairdresser, Michael Charalambous, and did not use any heated appliances over the summer.

Giving up silicones and sulphates has definitely made a difference. I use Johnson’s kids range and am pleased with the results. I am experimenting with different leave-in conditioners as I am using a hairdryer again.

“This is the best I have seen your hair,” says Michael. “Length seems to be the answer to your frizz problem.  Let’s grow it over the winter and see what happens.”

He advises limiting the use of hot styling tools. He finds many of the new ones on the market can get too hot and can cause considerable damage.

On Michael’s advice, I am drying all my hair forward. “This will add volume and help straighten it,” he says.

To prevent frizz, I use the widest nozzle on my hair dryer and keep the speed and heat settings low. Once dry, I use my fingers to comb it into place and flatten any flyaways.

Considering hair extensions? Michael says you can use them to help make your hair more abundant but they have to be installed by a professional.

“They may not be right for everybody,” he adds. “Constant tension on your scalp can result in hair loss and breakage.”

They have to be cut and styled by an expert. You only have to turn on the TV to see women with extensions that totally overpower them. “You have to maintain them properly. All this can be costly,” he says. You need to do your research before you commit.

I left the salon, as usual, with a superb cut and blow-dry. My hair, thank goodness, is now doing full justice to his excellent work.

By Daralyn Danns

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