Achieve the ideal hairstyle for our wedding day or hair trial by following my 5 steps.
Preparing your hair properly is crucial for achieving the best styling results. Ensuring your hair is ready before styling is essential for optimal outcomes.
Despite the lingering myth that dirty hair is ideal for styling, it is important to note that this is not the case. Dirty hair can have an unpleasant smell and appear flat. No matter how much dry shampoo is used, it cannot fully revive dirty hair. Nowadays, there are numerous products available that can provide the necessary grit and texture to help maintain a hairstyle. Therefore, please ensure to communicate to your bridal party the importance of washing their hair before styling.
First step:
If you need to wash your hair daily because your roots become greasy quickly, you should wash your hair on the morning of your hair trial or wedding day. However, if you can go without washing your hair for a day or two, then you should wash it the night before.
What is the best way to wash your hair?
Use a clarifying shampoo and make sure to shampoo your roots twice. Clarifying shampoos are effective in eliminating any product residue and excess oil from your scalp. This will guarantee that your hair is thoroughly clean and prepared for styling.
My two favourites are:
Paul Mitchell Shampoo two https://tidd.ly/3wfNAx2
Monday Haircare Clarify https://tidd.ly/3JJzze5
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Second Step:
To prepare your hair, it is crucial to select the appropriate conditioner that suits your hair type (refer to my blog for guidance if you are unsure about which one to choose -
Apply the conditioner to the tips of your hair, starting from your earlobes and downwards. Leave it on for a few minutes to deeply nourish your hair. Afterwards, rinse it out completely with warm water and gently pat your hair with a towel to remove any excess water (avoid rubbing to prevent friction, frizz, and damage).
Third Step:
Apply a heat protector throughout the lengths of your hair, such as Beauty Works Heat Protect Spray https://tidd.ly/4d8Vg3F
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In case your hair struggles to maintain a curl or tends to be very smooth, causing styles to lose hold easily, consider applying a hair mousse to damp hair. The hair mousse by Living Proof, available at https://tidd.ly/3Ug6QlY, is highly recommended for addressing this issue.
Fourth Step:
To achieve a smooth finish, dry your hair until it is about 80% dry by letting it air dry first, then use a brush to dry it in sections. Take a section of hair that matches the width of your brush, pull it taut, and direct the hairdryer downwards along the hair shaft. Repeat this process throughout your hair.
Fifth Step:
After preparing your hair completely for styling, make sure to protect your efforts from going to waste! Refrain from pulling it back tightly in a ponytail or braiding it. Opt for a silk scrunchie or a clip to gently secure your hair.
I hope you’ve found these tips helpful. Please get in touch if you need to ask anything – louisedelaneybridalhair@outlook.com
Louise 🖤
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