Quick tips for taming frizzy hair
By Nicole
If your frizzy hair is driving you nuts, it’s important to keep your hair well conditioned with a moisturising conditioner to weigh down the hair. (If you have fine hair, stick to a light spray-in serum that won’t overwhelm the hair.)
The hairstyle you choose is also key. Avoid going for lots of layers otherwise one humid day and you’ll look like a poodle. You can have a few layers – just keep them long. Another option is to try a Brazilian keratin treatment which will cut out most of the frizz. Ask your Tanaz stylist for details.
It’s also key to seal your hair after styling – especially if you flat-iron. Use a serum to control flyaways. Apply using your fingertips to avoid overdoing it.
Tempted to chop off your hair? Read this first!
By Nicole
Most face shapes look great with short hair.
With celebs like Evan Rachel Wood chopping off her long locks and going short, it can be tempting to throw caution to the wind and give your stylist free reign with the scissors. But if you’ve never had short hair and wonder whether you’d look good with it, consider these tips.
Your face shape: Short hair works on most face shapes and can knock years off your age. However some face shapes look better with certain styles than others so chat to your Tanaz stylist for their professional opinion before handing over a picture of a celeb punctuated with “I want to look like that”.
You can’t get up and go: It’s a myth that short hair is easy. Only very short styles allow you to get up and go. In fact, you might find you spend more time styling short hair than you did long hair as you can’t simply tie it up when you’re having a bad hair day.
You will need regular trims: To keep a short style looking groomed, you can’t skimp on those six-weekly trims.
Short styles need product: Many chic, trendy short styles rely on product to stay that way, so keep in mind that you will probably have to invest in some kind of styling product, be that gel, paste or balm.
Do you like your shoulders, jawline, chin and neck? Short hair will draw attention to these areas, so if you’re self-conscious about a feature, rather keep length near your collarbone.
Heidi Klum's collarbone-length style is a great compromise between short and long.
Petite women look great with a pixie cut. Women like Audrey Hepburn and Michelle Williams look fantastic with a short crop because it doesn’t overwhelm their small frames. If you’re very tall, be careful of a super-short crop as it can make you look like a lollipop. Rather stick to styles that are cut along your chin line.
You’ll save on shampoo. And conditioner. And dye. And time in the shower.
Fine hair looks better shorter. Fine hair can look flat and thin if it’s too long. Going for a shorter, layered style will add volume and dimension to your hair. Colouring will also thicken the hair and make hair look fuller.
Got curls? Be careful of the length you choose. Unless you go for a very short style, you may spend a lot of time trying to tame your curls. If you opt for a chin-length do, keep in mind that you may need a flat iron and product to help you achieve your desired look.
Dame Judi Dench proves that grey hair doesn't have to be boring if you go for a funky crop.
Can your hair get used to a shampoo and do you need to change?
By Nicole
No, your hair doesn’t get used to a shampoo. Stylists at Tanaz reckon that what can happen is product build-up, and this will make the hair limp and difficult to style. If you regularly use styling products, especially gooey ones like pomades, gums and gels, we recommend you use a clarifying shampoo once a week to thoroughly remove residue.
However, as your life or lifestyle changes, you might find your hair care routine no longer works for you. For instance, with age, hair needs more nourishing treatment and you may need to switch to a more moisturising hair care range. Whatever your problem, ask your stylist for advice.
Tanaz pro tip: Struggling to get sticky styling product out of your hair? Apply shampoo to dry hair, work it in and then wet the hair.
Hygiene calling: Why you need to keep beauty products & tools clean
By Nicole
You know how you’re told you should you should replace your mascara every three months and regularly clean your make-up brushes? A recent trip to the optometrist highlighted why: there are bacteria that live on the eyelashes. Everyone has ‘em, and many (like me) walk around with a mild eye infection without realising. *shudder*
So into the bin went my (new) mascara, liquid liner and a dodgy old liner brush. That’s because every time you dip into your mascara, liquid liner, even eyeshadow, you transfer the bacteria from the lashes to your make-up and back again. Tight, warm, wet tubes of mascara are the perfect environment for bacteria to thrive. Most of us only think of mascara, but in fact any product that comes into contact with the lashes – like liquid liner – should be replaced. Pencils are okay, simply sharpen them.
To clean make-up brushes, wet the hair, use liquid soap or shampoo to wash and then rinse thoroughly. Squeeze out excess water with a clean towel and place on a flat surface to dry (don’t stand upright or the water runs back into the barrel). You can even use a hairdryer on thickly-bristled brushes like powder brushes. Try and do this at least every two to three weeks – you’d be amazed at how much gunk washes out.
You also need to keep hairbrushes and combs clean as styling product and natural oils can build up on the bristles. Every few weeks, wash using soap and warm water. Allow to thoroughly dry. Ask your Tanaz stylist for advice on caring for your hairbrushes as well as the right ones to choose for your needs.
How often should I have my hair trimmed and why?
By Nicole
There’s an old wives tale that regular cutting makes hair grow faster. It doesn’t. However our experts at Tanaz Hair, Body & Nails recommend regular trimming – even if you’re growing your hair – to remove split ends.
This keeps the ends blunt and prevents split ends from travelling up the hair shaft and ruining the condition. If you have short hair, our stylists recommend that you have your hair trimmed every 4 to 6 weeks to maintain the structure of the style. If you have long hair or are growing it, then we suggest trimming every 6 to 8 weeks. This will help keep split ends in check and give the hair an overall boost.
Trend alert: Dip dyeing will rock 2012
By Nicole
First it was bronde, a browny blonde made famous by the gorgeous Gisele Bundchen and Beyonce and then it was ombre, which is dark roots and blond ends, but the big trend for 20121 will be dip dyeing.
Seen on celebrities like Drew Barrymore and Penelope Cruz dip dyeing sort of looks like you’ve just come off a long beach holiday and your highlights have grown out. It works best on below-the-shoulder lengths and looks stunning with soft, beachy waves.
Of course you don’t have to keep it natural-looking. Jessie J shows how you can up the drama by going for an intense colour on the ends.
Unless you go for Jessie’s dramatic look, dip dyeing is a nice option maintenance-wise as you aren’t a slave to colour touch-ups. The key here though is to keep hair looking healthy by using homecare products that add shine, moisture and bounce – so ask your Tanaz stylist for suggestions.
The hair app you can’t miss
By Nicole
Want a new hairdo but stuck on what to choose? We found this great app at Glamour magazine. Download a version of Glamour magazine’s Take Me To The Hairdresser app on iStore and Android Market for loads of great ideas. It features top celebrity style colour and cut pics, which you can check out on your iPhone or iPod Touch, or your Android smartphone or tablet.
It also means you don’t have to cart your magazine into the salon to show our stylists at Tanaz exactly what you want!
What kind of hairbrush should I buy?
By Nicole
When buying a hairbrush, your first thought is probably what brush should I choose to achieve the style I want? However, not all brushes care for your hair and many can actually damage your hair and scalp.
At Tanaz, we suggest you go for long, widely-spaced, smooth bristles and needless to say, avoid metal bristles and any kind of bristle with a bobble on the end.
When choosing a comb, check that they have smooth teeth. Many combs are pressed into moulds during the manufacturing process and end up with join lines down the middle of each tooth. With time this join can actually cut the hair shaft, remove the outer cuticle and weaken the hair.
It’s important to also clean your brushes and combs regularly. Dissolve a tablespoon of washing soda (sodium carbonate) in a basin of water, add a little antiseptic and tap the brush or comb briskly in it. Afterwards, rinse with clean water.
Who rocked short hair in 2011
By Nicole
Celebrities tend to err on the side of caution and keep hair long, and well, uneventful. Not these ladies. We have rounded up our favourite short hairdos from 2011 to inspire you.
Evan Rachel Wood
After having gorgeous long red locks forever, Evan Rachel Wood (True Blood) surprised everyone when she lopped off her hair earlier in the year. Her new short do has definitely made her look young and sassy and she has chosen an ideal cut to flatter her delicate features.
Ginnifer Goodwin
The star of He’s Just Not That Into You chose a great cut to flatter her pixie-like features but what we love the most is that Ginnifer shows how versatile short hair can be. If you want to do the same, the key here is to opt for products like waxes, gels, pomades and sprays that allow you to add texture, volume and shape. Ask your Tanaz stylist for recommendations.
Keri Hilson
Do we hate her ‘cause she’s beautiful? Would you think less of us if we did? On a serious note, we love that Keri doesn’t play by the rules. The geometric structure of her cut is an interesting contrast against her features, but she proves that edgy can also have its soft, ladylike moments. This pretty girl definitely rocks.
Halle Berry
Ms Berry has flirted with long hair over the years but her signature short crop is definitely her best look by far.
Agyness the tomboy VS Agyness the lady?
By Nicole
British supermodel Agyness Deyn is known for reinventing herself and this time she’s traded in her tomboy crop for a chin-length bob. While she has kept her trademark platinum blonde, her side-swept fringe and chin-length haircut soften her square jaw. We like it. What do you think?
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