What to do to your do once you've left the salon.

Clients often ask me, once I've done there hair all up nicely. Now Maryam how am I suppose to keep this up? Most women wish they could just sleep standing up:)) But only in a perfect world right. I can totally relate to every clients individual circumstance. And although I cant house myself in every client's  bathrooms to make a miracle happen and keep them without a single hair out of place,, wouldn't that be great if I could:)) There are a few tips that I can share that may prolong the duration of your fabulous mane in between salon visits.

For my short haired edgy cut girls
This client wears her hair cropped and close at the nape area and near the ear, and usually has some jazzy activity styled up at the top. This client appreciates a little or a lot of flare and wants to always make a statement with her hair.

1st step. client must not take super hot showers or baths, steam will make the style drop sooner than later.

2nd when getting ready for bed/shower I find that wrap strips help to contract and diffuse (keep edges and nape in place) during bed time. Lightly tie 1 or 2 of them right around the tapered areas of the head and rest assure this will help keep your mane tamed.

3rd No matter what you may have heard about holding on to a style it's a myth that the harder the better!!!!!!

4th If you have a great cut !your hair will behave as such!, I recommend you to use a light moisturizer, rub a small amount on your fingertips, then light run them thru your spiked out strands, shake them up even for a more fun look. Apply a small amount on your tapered area and Walaa! you've just extended your hair styles life.

Now for my bounce and flow girls (usually wearing a layered look or body curls)

You've left the salon with your hair blowing in the wind full of body and you want to keep it that way through the week.

1st step before bed your should have a light moisturizer recommended by your stylist. Something that is not designed to weigh your hair down but maintain shine and keep your strands from drying out.

2nd Applying a small amount of moisturizer or serum to the ends of your hair will in fact help keep your ends sealed and your style polished.

3rd Once moisturized, wrapping your hair in a circular motion and tying it up with a satin or silk scarf is an oldie but goodie for keeping your hair smooth and protecting it while you sleep. I suggest this for the client who's hair is not cut in layers and is just looking for a smooth worry free finish. This client will be able to just comb her hair down in the morning and go, very low maintenance with no additional flat ironing or curling required. (avoiding excessive heat between salon visits is a definite way to keep your strands healthy).

Option 2 For My girls with layers who want to keep their bounce and flow going. I recommend you dab a very small amount of your light moisturizer on the tips of your fingers, then part  medium to large sections of your hair and pin the section down in a circular pattern (following the pattern that your hair is styled in.) If your hair has a feathered look, pincurls on the right should be rolled to the right, and those on the left should be rolled to the left. Depending on the length of your hair you could have from 10 to 20 pinculs once you're done. (keep in mind that the smaller the pincurl the tighter the curl will turn out) If you like body medium to big will suit your needs. This method can then be loosely tied up with a satin scarf , you can cover your hair with bonnet, or just sleep on a satin pillow case and your morning should be worry free!. No heat needed until your next salon visit.

If any of you who read this blog need further assistance with maintaing your healthy hair please don't hesitate to shoot me an email mm013180@gmail.com to make an appointment or comment on this blog and I will gladly assist you:)
Ms. Maryam