What Hair Products Are For Me ??
Ok... You want to start using professional products but you don’t have a clue where to start? You don’t want to spend your hard earned money buying something that might not even suit your hair type? This will be your quick guide to start your hair care journey and pick the correct products to suit your hair type and also your lifestyle.
DAMAGED HAIR
Ok, firstly you need to assess if your hair is dry or damaged and there is a difference. DAMAGED hair is hair that is chemically processed, over coloured, bleached etc. Where your hair is breaking off at the ends and also breaks when brushing. It will feel extremely dry and coarse and no matter what you do it will never look shiny or healthy.. If this sounds like you then you have a few options.
Olaplex Top Budget
Olaplex is a bond repairing system that will repair and reconstruct your hair from the inside out.. It is packed with hair loving ingredients that will strengthen, re-build and nourish your hair from within.. This is a great starting point for damaged hair.
Joico K-Pak Medium Budget
K-Pak stands for keratin packed. A range that is full of keratin to help repair and reconstruct your hair from the inside out. An amazing range for chemically damaged hair. The K-Pak Luster Lock treatment being one of my ultimate favourites!!
Alfaparf - Reconstruct Low Budget
The reconstruct range by Alfaparf does exactly what it says on the tin! This will reconstruct your damaged hair bringing it back to life with ingredients specifically for stressed hair in need of repair. This range offers amazing value for such great quality products.
DRY AND DEHYDRATED HAIR
This is extremely common, we are all in need of a little TLC and it’s very important to keep our hair hydrated and moisturized.
Joico
This is my go-to range for dry and dehydrated hair! MOISTURE RECOVERY is amazing and quenching your hairs thirst! This type is especially brilliant for thicker hair! If your hair is fine but also very dry then the HYDRA SPLASH range is for you! Specifically made to re-hydrate your hair without weighing it down. Both also come with a conditioning treatment which can be used once a week for an added boost of hydration.
Alfaparf
Semi Di Lino Moisture range is specifically formulated for hair that needs a drink! You will notice an instant improvement after your first shampoo. It also comes with a leave in conditioner and a treatment mask. The moisture range are in lovely pink bottles which look amazing in the bathroom!
BLONDE HAIR
Ok! If your hair is blonde then it is probably all of the above!! Firstly, if you love a real icy / ashy tone then you need JOICO BLONDE LIFE VIOLET shampoo asap!! This one is my ultimate faves for getting rid of those horrible brassy tones and keeping your hair nice and clean whilst depositing a silver tone to your blonde... Don’t be afraid to leave it on for a few minutes to really give that cool tone to your hair and get rid of any brassy unwanted hues. This shampoo is a toning shampoo and should only be used max once a week.. you will also need a cleansing shampoo in between to really wash your hair! That's where JOICO BLONDE LIFE BRIGHTENING shampoo comes in. If you just like to keep your blonde nice and bright but don't really like the ashy tone then this is for you! It will cleanse your hair, removing traces of hard water thus keeping your hair nice and bright!! Win win!
OILY HAIR
I know the feeling - you wash your hair and the next day it’s totally limp and 'greasy' Well help is at hand - Semi Di Lino BALANCING shampoo is for you. This innovative shampoo gently cleanses your hair, whilst balancing and regulating your scalp to slow down the process of sebum - which is your sebaceous glands over producing oil.
Another option for oily hair is to use JOICO JOIFUL VOLUMIZING shampoo. This will swell the cuticle of your hair, giving it more of a lift from your roots making it slow down the production of excess oil. ALFAPARF also do a volume range and their mousse conditioner is absolutely amazing for fine, limp, flat, oily hair. It is so lightweight it won’t weigh your hair down whatsoever, but will condition it enough to keep your ends hydrated!!
Don't forget you can always use a dry shampoo. The Moroccan Oil is my all time fave but be warned, when you try it you will be addicted!!
CURLY HAIR
Curly hair is always so much drier than straight hair. We won’t go into the technical reasons why, but lets face it we all know someone with curly hair that probably just looks like a pure frizz bomb all the time! (I'm one of them!)
So firstly, we know that we need extra hydration and extra moisture!! Semi Di Lino CURL RANGE has been specifically developed for curly hair. Alfaparf know the ingredients curly hair needs so they have packed them all into this range! If your lucky enough to have curly hair then this range is a must try! If you want to freshen up your curls mid-week between shampoos then try out the co-wash shampoo and conditioner all in one - handy!
Like I've said so many times on Instagram, product is key when it comes to curly hair and you need to find something that suits YOUR type of curly hair... A great place to start is with the Moroccan Oil products. In my opinion its hard to beat them when it comes to hydration and curl defining products! if your curly hair is thick and unruly then try the Moroccan Oil curl cream - you will not be dissapointed, the smell alone will make you want to eat your hair, which is not advised.
NORMAL HAIR
Ok, your hair is normal but you want to use a professional shampoo to make your hair be the best it can possibly be? I have two ultimate faves when it comes to normal hair - tried and tested by my sister who is always extremely honest about the products we stock. My sister has completely normal, uncoloured, shoulder length hair and her two faves are Semi Di Lino DIAMOND shampoo and conditioner and Joico DEFY DAMAGE shampoo and conditioner. She will use one bottle and then go onto the next. The diamond range is specifically for normal hair to give ultimate shine and make your hair look the best it possibly can. If you want to give an added boost of hydration use the DIAMOND mask once a week or every fortnight to give you the softest locks possible. The Diamond shampoo is also amazing on kids hair - its sulfate free and will give them the shiniest little heads you will be able to see your reflection off.
Speaking of Defy Damage, I'm actually yet to meet someone who doesn't like this shampoo. I personally think its for medium - thick hair as it can be a little heavy on baby fine hair, but I guarantee you this range gives results! It protects your hair against further damage and hot tools whilst making it extremely soft and supple, also comes with a gorgeous treatment which you can use once a week!
DANDRUFF
This is extremely common and so many of my clients suffer from dandruff which can be so annoying and even embarrassing when it comes to the point of having to wipe it off your black top! I'm here to rescue you with Semi Di Lino PURIFY shampoo. Hands down tried and tested this is the creme de la creme for getting rid of dandruff! Don’t forget to leave it on the scalp for a few mins for it to actually do its job. You will notice at least a 50% difference in just two weeks! If your dandruff is very bad and your scalp is irritated and itchy then you will also need to use the GENTLE EXFOLIATING SCRUB. It does exactly what is says, it will exfoliate your scalp getting rid of dead skin cells, any build up and impurities that's lying on top of your scalp. You can use this once a week to begin with and then cut it down as you wont need it as much - mainly just for maintenance when your dandruff has cleared up. Thank me later.
SORE, IRRITATED SCALP
Ok, so many suffer with problematic scalps and it’s something that can be eased by using the correct home care products! If your scalp is sore, sensitive, red and tight then the calming range is for you! It is super gentle and soothing on your scalp, it will reduce redness and give your scalp some relief. A hero product in this range to follow up with is the CALMING TONIC. I cannot tell you how amazing this is for said scalp issues. This leave in tonic will relieve you of all your symptoms and give your scalp room to breathe. It will take down redness and irritation and leave a lovely cooling sensation on your scalp.
THINNING HAIR / HAIR LOSS
Again, this is much more common than you may think. So many people are suffering with thinning hair and this can be caused by a number of things. Stress, medication, hormone change, maybe you've recently had a baby and your noticing your hair reduce around your hairline etc. If it’s excessive then we will always recommend that you have your bloods checked first, just to rule out any major issues like thyroid problems for example. Then we would recommend the ENERGIZING VIALS and the ENERGIZING shampoo. The vials and shampoo work like an antibiotic and you can use them together to give your hair a wake up call and a kick start to producing new and more hair growth!!
I could talk all day about products as I live and breathe them and I’m always researching and trying to find innovative products that really do work. I only stock products and brands that I absolutely love and I can hand on my heart say that I have personally tried and tested every single product in THE SALON. As always, if you have any questions or need any help in choosing products then send me a message on Instagram or alternatively, an email (the good old fashioned way) I will be more than happy to help! Sinéad xx