It is now been 10 months since I stopped colouring my hair. The good news is that the condition has radically improved. Soft and silky has replaced the straw-like texture.
I have been able to let it dry naturally (thanks to my wonderful hairdresser Michael Charalambus and his fabulous cuts) so it goes into curls and waves helping to disguise the mix of hues.
Two months since my last cut, I am now back with Michael sitting with faded ends. “It needs cleaning up,” he says.
Michael adds more layers for more body and shapes the sides to get rid of those non-flattering reddish bits at the ends.
“I am going to blow-dry your hair straight so I can check the cut. You should let it dry curly and, this time, wear it behind your ears,” says the hair god.
He goes on to tell me that since lockdown, more and more people are embracing their natural texture. Many turned to straighteners and curling tongs to help them handle their hair when hairdressers were closed. The result was damaged, dry, brittle hair.
“Another mistake people make at home is using the hairdryer on too high temperature. You should keep it on a medium setting and keep the dryer at least 15cm (6 inches) away from your hair,” he adds.
He also suggests wrapping it in a towel for no more than 20 minutes to get rid of excess moisture before you start blow-drying. Always use a heat protectant.
In no time at all I was transformed with another new look. I am not going to pretend that the transition period is easy. But Michael’s creative styling has made it much easier. The old and the new colour now seem to blend harmoniously.
As I have come to expect from a cut from the maestro, I leave yet again looking glamourous.
And the verdict from friends has been a thumbs up!
Happy holidays!
By Daralyn Danns
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