Effortless, glossy hair can do so much for you, it makes you confident, polishes your look, and is your crowning glory. But in today’s fast-paced world, where pollution is high, nutrition is low, and our lifestyle a mess, maintaining that sheen is a task. The trick is to not just rely on your shampoo-conditioner routine but target specific problems that can aggravate and damage your hair. If you are looking to change your hair game, follow these five tips to see a visible difference.
Scalp exfoliation
Just like you need to exfoliate your skin to get rid of dead cell buildup and dirt, your scalp needs good scrubbing too. And just shampooing won’t get rid of the gunk. Pollution, product buildup, sebum (your skin’s natural oil) and dead skin cells clog your pores. This causes hair strands to receive less nutrition, makes them look limp, increases frizz and can eventually cause hair fall. You can use the most expensive hair products, but a clogged scalp will make nothing work on your hair. Sugar crystals are great for gentle exfoliation. Clear the Air Scalp Scrub from the Busy Me haircare range by Studiowest has just that, with a bonus of hydrating oils such as coconut and jojoba which work as a pre-poo, that is a pre-shampoo conditioner.
Scalp nutrition
Erratic work schedules mean that you are chasing deadlines instead of nutrition. And a bad diet and nutritional deficiencies (especially that of Vitamin B and D) can lead to weak hair and hair loss. A good diet is crucial, and you can provide extra nutrition to your scalp with a scalp tonic. And if you are looking to revitalize your scalp, the Set the Tone Scalp Tonic is what you need. You can use it pre-shampoo, as a leave-in, and on dry or damp hair. Scalp tonics can help soothe irritation, promote hair density, and improve your overall scalp health.
Masking
Coloured hair or not, a hair mask is a must today. Heat styling, a bad diet, and environmental aggressors can replete the hair of its sheen. These factors replete hair’s natural keratin, making it brittle, frizzy and prone to damage. While conditioners provide daily relief, a mask gives that much-needed deep conditioning to soften your hair, repair it and aid recovery. A mask that is rich in protein and keratin helps rebuild the hair fibre and bring the gloss back. Like the Speak Softly Hair Mask. This hair mask by Studiowest by Westside is enriched with hydrolyzed wheat protein and keratin that help repair damage, strengthen your strands, and combat frizz. This also makes hair more flexible and less prone to damage.
Seal the deal
Hair often appears frizzy when the follicle is damaged. Frizz is also caused by lack of moisture. Your hair tries to find moisture from the surrounding air, which causes the cuticle layer of your hair to raise and allow moisture in. The hair mask from the Busy Me range will help give back lost moisture, but you need to seal your strands to keep the moisture in to keep it frizz-free. What you need is a serum in your final step. The Stay Smooth Hair Serum is infused with four nourishing oils— sweet almond, argan, jojoba and olive — which will nourish your hair and seal the cuticle and omit frizz.
No-shampoo days
Does your hair start looking limp after a day or two of shampooing? This is because of sebum and product build up around the roots. Then there are days when you just don’t have the time for a cleanse but need to style your hair too. Cue Up the Volume Dry Shampoo. A quick spray on your roots will absorb excess oil, and will give your hair great volume and texture. A dry shampoo is a must-have for those no-wash days.
Follow these tips for flip-worthy hair and if short on time, pick up a product from the Busy Me range by Studiowest by Westside to meet your hair goals. Explore the collection in-store or online at www.westside.com. And if you are looking for more beauty and fashion, shop seamlessly on the Westside App; download now on the App Store or Play Store
