Answers at The Salon Look

I loved my Schwarzkopf OSiS Loopy Curl Cream and now it’s discontinued. Is there a replacement?

admin — Tue, 22 Feb 2011 05:13:18 +0000

Don’t panic, help is at hand!

The product has been replaced by two different products. The direct replacement is Schwarzkopf OSiS Curl Me Soft Velvet Curl Cream 150ml which has the same medium control level as Loopy.

There is also a strong control level product called Schwarzkopf OSiS Twin Curl 2 Phase Curl Cream 125ml.

However, the Curl Me Soft product is the direct replacement.

Tips to help find the right cut to suit your features.

admin — Sat, 19 Feb 2011 08:55:48 +0000

We know just how important your hairstyle is to you so here are some tips to keep your hair in keeping with your face.

1. Keep proportion with fuller styles for larger heads and shorter styles for smaller heads.
2. Off-centre styles will divert attention from a larger nose, and fuller sides conceal larger ears.
3. Round faces need short sides and a high top to divert attention away from the roundness of the face.
4. Square faces need well trimmed sides and a higher top to elongate the face.
5. Oval faces are the most versatile with almost any style working well.

My boyfriend likes to use waxes and pastes. What products would you recommend?

admin — Tue, 01 Feb 2011 05:25:19 +0000

The L’Oréal Professionnel Homme range is perfect for men. If he’s seen as a bit of a charmer then try the new Wax to create a timeless, smooth, finish. Wax has a light hold designed for a groomed look and flexible hold.

If he prefers the natural-looking “just out of bed” look then Clay gives instant grab and texture. It’s strong hold and smooth application, make styles quick to create and slow to crumble.

If textured looks are more his thing then take a look at the model below to see the style that can be achieved with Sculpte.

I don’t know what products to use because I don’t know what ‘type’ of hair I have.

admin — Fri, 28 Jan 2011 05:33:34 +0000

Three things can tell you about your hair type: its Structure, its Texture and its Condition. After a shower, let your hair dry on its own, and then take a closer look at it…

When talking about Structure we mean straight, wavy, curly or afro. Straight hair is naturally smooth and shiny when lying flat. Wavy hair has more body and a natural ‘kink’ to it. Curly hair is exactly that, curly! And Afro hair has really tight curls and lots of volume.

Hair can be fine, medium or coarse texture. Holding a single strand of fine hair, you won’t really feel it rubbing between your fingers, and barely see it if you hold it up in front of your eyes. Medium hair is visible and easy to feel between your fingers. Thick or coarse hair is easy to see and can feel wiry between fingers. Tied up in a ponytail, fine hair has a circumference at the ponytail of less than 2 inches, medium hair is 2 to 4 inches, while thick hair would be over 4 inches around. Try it out and see!

Your hair’s condition is oily, dry or normal. Oily hair can look greasy within a couple of days of shampooing, though dry shampoo is now a great daily solution for this. Curly hair is often dry, feeling rough and needing moisture to make it feel soft and smooth. If you don’t experience any of that, you have normal hair. You still need to maintain it with a gentle shampoo and minimal heat styling.

Now you can diagnose your own hair type and what products would work best for you!

My hair and scalp dry out quickly. How can I keep it hydrated without frequent trips to the salon?

admin — Sun, 23 Jan 2011 06:48:30 +0000

A dry scalp can be hard to reverse if you leave it too long without treatment, often becoming damaged and affecting the health of your hair. Using a good quality shampoo and conditioner – especially one designed to give added moisture – keeps hair feeling hydrated and looking healthy. Shampoo and masque ranges like Série Expert Absolut Repair provide a full course of homecare treatment specifically designed to replenish, smooth and help hair to be better protected against daily wear and tear.

I’m scared to get a new cut, how can I make my style more adventurous without the finality of a cut?

admin — Fri, 21 Jan 2011 13:06:20 +0000

Hair has always had the ability to define a person as it’s the fashion accessory we wear everyday. Often we are left desperate to try out a new style either to follow a trend or rebel against one but with fashion being so temporary it can be hard to commit to an extreme change in hair length.

There are lots of ways of getting a new look without actually changing the hair length. One is to change the texture of the hair. If you currently have curly hair then try going for a straight style. To try it out use straightening irons.

If you like the look then to save time straightening your hair daily have an in-salon treatment to leave you with straight hair for up to 60 days. Ask your stylist for more information.

Alternatively if you’re looking to move away from a straight look then instead of reducing the hair length ask your hairdresser to give you a more texturised look and use a head clay to add matt texture and definition to create styles without limits.

Myth Or Maybe?…… Colouring your hair makes it thicker?

admin — Thu, 20 Jan 2011 07:07:38 +0000

FALSE

There is no scientific evidence that colour molecules alone thicken hair as they are too small to make any difference. However, there are some colourant products which help improve the density of the hair, such as L’Oréal Professionnel Color Suprême.

This anti-ageing hair colour creates truly natural-looking, multi-tonal results on white hair, while also helping to improve hair density.

Myth Or Maybe?…… Volumised styles are impossible to achieve with fine hair?

admin — Tue, 18 Jan 2011 05:30:50 +0000

False.

Blow-drying from beneath is a great solution for women with thin hair to add volume. Starting at the roots, blow dry in the opposite direction to your usual style and enjoy plenty of volume.

L’Oréal Professionnel tecni art volume architect spray will help thicken and texturise the look of fine hair whilst protecting from the heat of blow drying.

Another good one for guys, use L’Oréal Professionnel Homme’s Densité shampoo to provide extra body and texture, then condition and blow dry to keep hair from matting together, which normally gives the appearance of thinning on top.

Myth Or Maybe?…… Stress has a negative effect on your hair?

admin — Mon, 17 Jan 2011 05:33:36 +0000

This is correct on a number of counts. Firstly, stress can accelerate hair loss. Hormones released in your body cause hair follicles to stop growing new hair during these times, so when hair falls out as normal, there is nothing there to replace it.

Stress can also contribute to the onset of dandruff. It causes accelerated production of a scalp yeast, irritating the scalp, which in turn produces more cells, so the dead cells come loose (flakes). The stress of having dandruff could make this a vicious cycle, so the best thing you can do is take a deep breath, count to 10, and keep your hair on. Literally.

Myth Or Maybe?…… A spritz of lemon juice will lighten your hair?

admin — Sat, 15 Jan 2011 06:02:20 +0000

FALSE

A “spritz” or squirt, is simply not enough to do anything visible, although it is true that with large amounts of lemon juice and exposure to the sun you may get a mild lightening effect. This is similar to what happens during long holidays in the sun, and is due to the natural oxidising of colour.

If you would like to lighten your hair, speak to your hairdresser.