![]() Getting the right level of moisture into her hair was vital. We needed to find ways that Ellen could add moisture to her hair without too much fuss. As a result of doing more exercise, she washed her hair more frequently, and Ellen admitted that there were times when she would skip the conditioner. However, the things that were making her hair dry were mainly external chlorinated water plus the temperatures in her hot yoga class. But there is an exception to every rule, and Ellen’s hair was not particularly dry. In my experience, thicker hair types tend to be drier. That got rid of the worst of the breakage caused by the bleach. So, we decided to cut her mid-length hair to a shorter bob. The ends of Lizzie’s hair were jagged and uneven. Lizzie and I talked for a long time, and we agreed on an approach. That meant that together we could come up with solutions tailored to their hair and their lifestyle. One of the things I loved about having my own salon was that I could take the time to understand the client. Lizzie and I spent a lot of time discussing her options. It was at the core of who she was and is. She needed to know that she was in control of the process of getting her hair back into good condition. Getting your hair done is an intimate experience and trust matters. I’m sure you’ll agree that the connection you have with your hairdresser is vital to getting the right style and advice for you. Working in a hair salon, you spend a lot of time with people. For Lizzie, this meant putting a stop to her hair breakage, preventing future damage and, as she put it, ‘I want my hair back, but I don’t want to compromise on the colour’. ![]() Lizzie wanted to maintain her statement bleached hair and, at the same time, regain the elasticity of her hair after years of bleaching. For Mags, a woman expert in the art of multi-tasking, this meant she could get on with her job whilst taking care of her hair. Because she worked from home one day a week, we decided that this was the perfect opportunity to wash her hair, followed by Restore and Shine Hair Masque. Mags usually washed her hair at the weekend and, we agreed that she would continue with this routine. So, Mags and I talked about her weekly routine and, we spent some time working out when and how she could fit in a weekly hair conditioning treatment. That means, whether it’s exercise or diet or work, I think good things come out of a consistent approach. When it comes to achieving things in life, routine is king. So, Mags would add a second wash to her hair each week. Secondly, we agreed on a plan to get more moisture into her hair. ![]() I’ve worked with a lot of curly hair during my career and, I’ve found that taking a simple approach gets the best results.įirst up, Mags needed a great haircut. Plus, I’ll share some real-life examples of clients who have improved hair elasticity and restored balance to their hair to prevent breakage and stretchy hair. Whether your concern is that your hair is dry and brittle or your hair has too much stretch, use my tips below to achieve a natural balance.ĭiscover a simple stretch test for you to check your hair’s elasticity. Keep on reading to discover how you can rebalance the elasticity of your hair. When hair has balance, it has enough elasticity so that it doesn’t break but not too much stretch that it doesn’t fall back into shape. I encourage you to think about hair elasticity as achieving the natural balance for your hair, whatever your hair type. When hair loses moisture, you may notice that it feels more brittle.įor some, hair elasticity after bleaching can be a problem resulting in excessively stretchy hair, leaving hair matted and at risk of breakage. For instance, curly hair is naturally dry and can be prone to loss of elasticity.ĭry hair can be a result of environmental factors such as heated styling or exposure to the sun. We sometimes associate hair elasticity with hair type.
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