www.womanthismonth.com July 2013 42 4.The right direction For those who blow-dry their hair at home, pay attention to directing the nozzle down the hair shafts. Hold each section of hair with a round brush as it helps styling it much easier and quicker, which means less heat. Finish with a blast of cool air, giving it the same results as cold water. BEAUTY | 10 tips 1. Glossy Tresses Let it shine I’ve lived with what I like to call ‘the Hermione syndrome’ all of my life. With no wand or magic to spare me from the bird’s nest, I assumed blowdrying and straightening irons are my new best friends. I’ve never been more wrong! People would kill for natural curls and I soon learnt why when I used the simplest product there is in the market — hair serum! Remember not to overuse it. A pea-sized amount worked into wet hair from tips to root should do the trick. Leave it in We all know the trick to get the most out of your conditioner is to leave it for a short while before you wash it off. Some even wrap a warm towel around it for a steam effect. Investing in a leave-in conditioner is worth it. There are options like lotions and spray-ons. Use very little; you don’t want to weigh your hair down. 2.Keep it cool My shower is as close as you’ll ever get to Mordor. Big mistake! Hot water is the recipe to dry, dull hair. The quick fix is to rinse with cool water after the shampoo-conditioner routine. It closes the cuticle and allows light to reflect off the hair. 3. Are sun hats not your style? Would you rather spend time out basking in the sun rather than going through day long hair care regimens in a salon? Here’s how you can rock healthy-looking hair without either hassle. Mango
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