My handbag is full enough without having a mirror in it for touch ups. Why waste precious space when you can have silky, slinky hair so shiny you can see your reflection in it.
- Use a shampoo and conditioner suited to your hair type. Stay away from volumising types as most do not promote smoother hair.
- Make sure the hair cutlicle is open to maximise the effects of your conditioner. To achieve this, simply rinse out your shampoo with warm water.
- Rinse your conditioner with lukewarm water, and as a final rinse, blast with ice cold water. It can be a pain, but it closes the hair cuticle, making the surface smoother and more light reflective.
- When towel-drying, make sure you don't rub the hair or treat it roughly. Gently squeeze the moisture out of your hair, with a clean, soft towel.
- Run a wide-toothed comb through your hair, starting at the bottom and working your way up.
- Apply a thermal smoother, again, starting at the ends and working your way up to the roots. Redken All Soft Velvet Whip, 150mL for about $22.95 is a godsend for dry hair.
- Let your hair air dry until it the hair is more dry than wet.
- Section of your hair in manageable pieces with clips.
- Blowdry your hair on a medium setting with a large, round barrel brush, preferably with a ceramic core.
- Concentrate on the outer layers of the hair, taking care to point the nozzle of the hairdryer down the hair. This encourages the hair cuticle to stay flat.
- Use a straigtening iron with solid non stick ceramic plates to glide over the lengths of the hair. If your the unlucky non-owner of the fantabulous ghd, hop on the bandwagon quick sticks.
- Use the cool shot button on your hairdryer to lightly blast the hair. This sets the style.
- If you wish, you can apply a serum or humidty protectant to really lock in the smooth feeling. John Frieda and Schwartzkopf Osis brand serums are top notch.
At the risk of sounding oh la la french, i wont do the whole voila flourish but..
Voila!
Hot hair.
