Gone are the days when you had to live with the natural color of your hair all your life. While it is extremely tempting to color your hair as your fashion models and movie stars, it must be remembered that the star might be sporting a quality wig but you will be stuck with that color of hair for at least a few months! Your favourite star might have streaked reds or blonde highlights or indeed one block of color, but you have to choose wisely to be able to live with it comfortably, for a while at least. Yes, highlights might be passe right now but some women still feel more comfortable with that rather than with one solid color.
Hair-care regime:
Even without coloring or loading any other chemicals onto your hair, it is advisable to take essential care of the hair to maintain its health and bounce.
1) Regular hair massage once a week should be mandatory. Use slightly warm oil and massage it well onto the scalp without stressing the hair too much. The massage should increase and improve the blood circulation. Though there is no need to make vigorous movements, it is advisable to do it in a manner in which you feel a mild tingling on the scalp.
2) Your hair products should be appropriate for your hair. Use mild products as far as possible and deal with any scalp problems immediately - dandruff and itchy scalp should never be ignored.
3) If you wash your hair more often than twice a week, ensure that he products you are using are appropriate for frequent use.
4) Hair conditioners are important as they provide a final layer of protection and nourishment. Choose one that is appropriate for your hair type and is the personalised requirement of any treatment or coloring you use.
5) Check the chemical contents of the products you use. If your hair feels lustreless, frizzy or heavy, use home remedies and ingredients like fenugreek, yoghurt or cucumber juice, once again going by your individual needs.
The right choice:
When the choice is very wide, it adds to the confusion. The choice of hair color should be dictated by other features of your personality. These include your hairstyle, your lifestyle and your expectations from your hair.
If you have light hair and you want the bounce of a movie's star's hair, it will not magically appear with the identical colour the star uses. Color also depends on your complexion. If you have the typical Indian complexion, you are lucky as you can choose from among the rich tones of chocolate to sandy blondes. You also have the option to go for chestnuts shades and dark red tones.
Personal choice above fashion:
While it is good to be in tune with the times, you cannot ape something an idol is doing.
However charming a particular color looks on screen, if you don't feel a 100 per cent comfortable with it, then avoid it. Haircuts and styles need to be regularly trimmed and checked.
Find a stylist you can trust and who understands your basic requirement. If you are a doctor or a corporate lawyer by profession, having a funky hairstyle might seem like a fun thing to do but it will not gel with your professional style.
Little tricks go a long way:
The best outfit and most meticulous makeup will be ineffective if your hair is not making sweeping statements about your style and beauty. Try these tips to enhance your mane beauty:
- Root volumisers work at the root level. They come in gel, mousse and even spray versions. To use this effectively, lift your hair and apply directly to the roots of the hair that has been towel dried. Most of these formulations have directions on how to use them for maximum benefit, so read and use.
- Blow dry your hair when necessary and do it at the root level. Use a rounder and thicker brush to give your hair a lift while drying it. Avoid very hot air. Keep the drier at the mid-level of heat.
- Use a hair spray that does not make your hair look and feel stiff. Ideally, it should provide a boost, not stiffen the hair.
- You may use concealed pin curls to create volume on curly or coarse tresses. Finger comb your hair after styling it and avoid using a brush.
- Opt for deeper and richer hair colour tones. Use only a few highlights and apply a single color in the shade of your choice - reds, browns and burgundies suit most Indian faces and styles.
- Monochromatic colour on hair will make it appear flatter. Color adds the perception of lift even when it is not there.
- If you have an important date or a function to attend, style or cut your hair four to five days earlier so that you are comfortable with it.
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