HAIR SINS
Diagnosis: DDD (Dry,
Dull and Deadly Boring) We all want beautifully glossy tresses, but achieving this in Afro hair can be harder than convincing Beyoncé to trade her heels for fl ats. Particularly prone to dryness due to the curved follicle structure (which gives your hair its kinky growth pattern and makes it harder for oil to travel from root to tip), fl at surfaces also refl ect light better, which means even healthy curls can lack shine. “Lifestyle factors, ranging from a poor diet to dehydration through too much heat styling, sun exposure and chemical processes can also zap sheen,” says Carl.
Nurse your tresses back to health
The fi rst step to bagging shine is to take a look at your diet. As hair follicles are non-essential tissue, they are one of the last places to receive nutrients from the body, and therefore one of the fi rst places to show the signs of an unbalanced diet. Eating suffi cient amounts of protein is vital for hair health, so be sure to load your plate with protein-rich goodies like meat, eggs, nuts and fi sh. Need a helping hand? Cheat your way back to gorgeous gloss by picking up a shine spray or hair oil, which can give fabulousness in a fl ash. “Alternatively, up the ante by treating your locks to fortnightly protein-rich moisture treatments at your salon, which will help to revive your hair and leave it with a gorgeous sheen,” says Carl.
PRESCRIPTION
Dr Miracle’s Anti-Breakage Strengthening Cream, £3.99
Creme of Nature Argan Oil Gloss & Shine Mist, £3.99
Philip
Kingsley Elasticizer Extreme, £25.50
Diagnosis: Frizzhead PRESCRIPTION Twisted
Sista De-Frizz Shampoo, £1.99
Bumble &
Bumble Defrizz, £20
Tired of your tresses kicking up a fuss at the smallest whiff of moisture? “Frizz is common in Afro locks due to the hair’s natural movement and texture,” says Mary Roberton, Manager and Afro hair specialist at hob Salons, Camden (
www.hobsalons.com). “This problem can be heightened when relaxers are applied incorrectly, causing further damage with breakage around the hairline down to the ends.” But before you vow never to go to anywhere raining/humid/ air conditioned don’t panic – it is possible to keep the frizzies in check (and it’s simpler than you think, too!).
Nurse your tresses back to health
Twisted Sista De-Frizz Conditioner, £1.99
“Dead ends make hair look frizzy, so it’s essential you go to your stylist every couple of months for a trim, which will make styling easier and keep hair under control,” says Mary. Protect from bad hair days by washing and styling your tendrils with products specifi cally aimed at frizzheads, which are formulated to discourage moisture being absorbed into the hair shaft. When styling, using a serum provides further protection against humidity – or if you fancy going high-tech, Mary recommends having a Brazilian Smoothing Nanokeratin Treatment (around £150 at hob Salons). “This amazing treatment locks keratin into the hair, eliminating the need to use heated appliances as much, and the more damaged the hair the more responsive the treatment,” says Mary. AH
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