Australians spend an incredible amount of time, money, and effort trying to find the perfect product to keep their hair healthy, frizz-free, and looking its shiny best. And there is a never-ending list of new products every year professing to give ultimate protection and greatest longevity to your hair and any chosen styles. Here is a list of simple tips and advice to ensure your hair is as healthy as it can be and our own recommendation of the best product to use.
Avoid products with silicone, sulphates, and/or alcohol
Always check the label carefully when purchasing hair products and keep a look out for these substances. They will dry your hair out and have the exact opposite effect you’re looking for. Although labels can be misleading and ingredients appear in their dozens, most products will pride themselves in being silicone and sulphate-free and tell you clearly on the label.
Wash your hair a maximum of three times a week
We can already hear some readers out there baulking at this advice, but it is solid nonetheless. Washing your hair every day will only dry it out and remove all the natural, moisturising oils it needs to stay healthy. Restrict yourself and apply dry shampoo if you absolutely cannot bear the thought of not washing it every day.
Tip: We cannot recommend Olaplex No.4 Bond Maintenance Shampoo highly enough. Buy Olapex shampoo at Hairhouse to feel and see the difference yourself.
Use a premium conditioner
Buy the best conditioner you can afford and find the most beneficial to the health of your hair. Focus the application on the tips and always leave the conditioner on your hair for at least 2 minutes before rinsing it away.
Tip: If your hair feels particularly dry, apply a deep conditioner once a week or as required
Pat hair dry with a microfibre towel
Aggressive drying with traditional towels only increases the chance of damaged, frizzy hair. Choose microfibre instead and let hair dry naturally in the air for as long as possible.
Colouring and lightening treatments can dry out and damage hair
Although it is tempting to ignore this advice, try to avoid colour treatments and bleach as much as possible, especially when your hair is already suffering from dryness and damage. If you cannot resist, wait at least two months between treatments.
Protect your hair from the elements
The sun can be frighteningly strong in Australia, and people have long since learned to protect their skin from its damaging rays. But the same goes for hair, and it is important to wear a hat and protect your hair from getting fried.
Tip: When swimming, pop on a swimming cap and rinse your hair immediately after you get out of the water
Give your hair a break from products
Finally, although there are terrific products available, providing great benefits and strength to your hair, leaving it healthy and glorious, it is possible to have too much of a good thing. Using products excessively for extended periods prevents your hair from protecting itself naturally, so take a break from everything now and then, allowing it to breathe and replenish its natural oils. You can still show off a wild, sensational style anywhere from the most refined restaurants in Canberra, to the vibrant bars and clubs of Perth with minimum product and maximum creativity and focus.
