“We are going to lose the layers except for one at the back,
and square your hair off so that it looks thicker and heavier,” says coiffure
extraordinaire, Michael Charalambous.
I’m all for natural elegance and a style that is easy to
look after, so as always I took Michael’s advice.
Having fewer
layers in my hair, which is fine although I have a lot of it, has
certainly stopped it falling limp and lifeless the next day. So many
hairdressers want to layer hair to create movement and give the style body, but
I find, with my locks, the reverse is true. My hair has more volume and
is easier to manage. Another tip for making fine hair look thicker is to
keep it shorter – above the collarbone is a flattering length.
If, like
me, you do have a lot of hair you can go slightly longer,
but you may need to add a couple of layers so that it falls better.
The more the hair is weighed down, the easier it is to cope
with frizz.“Firstly, try to identify
what is causing the problem,” says Michael. “Frizzy hair is often dry and has
the tendency to absorb moisture from the air. If your hair is dry and damaged
or over-processed, it can
make the problem worse.”
Dry hair is dull and brittle and lacks moisture. The ends
can also be dry. “Naturally dry hair is often frizzy. Hair can also be
dehydrated due to over blow-drying and colouring, especially if you keep having
highlights,” says Michael.
“If your hair is naturally dry you need to use products that
are moisturising and conditioning. If your mane has been damaged by blow-drying
it excessively or from spending too much time with the colourist, get a good
trim to get rid of any dry ends and do as little as possible to the hair. As
well as adding moisture to your locks, it may also benefit from a protein
treatment. Leonor Greyl has a good range of products as does Kérastase. You
should also ensure that you are having a healthy, balanced diet.”
The humidity in the air can also make your tresses become
frizzy if you leave them to dry naturally. The trick is to get your hair from
wet to dry as quickly as possible so that the cuticle is flattened and you are
less likely to have the dreaded frizz. Also ensure that your hair is 100 per
cent dry before you leave home.
Using a conditioning treatment, instead of a regular conditioner,
after you wash your hair will help, unless it is extremely
fine. I’ve just tried BC Oil Miracle Gold Shimmer Treatment (£14) by
Schwarzkopf, which leaves hair feeling soft and looking lovely and shiny.
There is also the BC Oil Miracle Conditioner (£12.30) which you leave in
your hair after shampooing. It helps detangle the hair and makes it look smooth
and sleek without weighing it down.
If you are out and you get a frizz attack, in an emergency
rub some lip balm or hand cream into your hands and run them through your hair.
By Daralyn Danns
For appointments with Michael Charalambous visit
www.nyumbasalon.com
