We all remember the sleek, poker straight locks of the late 90’s and early 2000’s. We ironed our hair way too much trying to emulate our favourite celebrity style, only to achieve dry and damaged ends. Thankfully trends have changed and we are now embracing the more natural and low maintenance look. Bouncy hair is back!
You may have heard someone mention The Curly Girl Method. There seems to be a lot of buzz online about this revolutionary new way to make waves, curls and coils more manageable. It was developed by salon owner and stylist Lorraine Massey. In her best-seller, Curly Girl: The Handbook, Lorraine offers unique tips for washing and styling textured hair. These include eliminating harmful dyes, cleansing products and heat tools.
Massey is an advocate of letting nature do the work and suggests we avoid electricals, brushes, sulphates, fragrances, non-water soluble silicones and alcohol. Over time, these techniques balance the scalp and improve the structure of the hair making your curls behave better. Fancy giving it a go? Here are some of our CG-friendly product suggestions…
Davines Love Curl Shampoo - 250ml - £18.50
Shampoo for frizzy or unruly hair for a smooth look. Formula characterized by a soft and creamy foam designed to gently cleanse frizzy hair, making it smooth. Gentle cleansing. Leaves hair smooth, soft and shiny. Anti-frizz. Natural active ingredients.
Olaplex No.0 Bond Builder - 155ml - £24.00
Replenish the look of tired hair with the innovative and intensive bond builder. The lightweight formula glides through the hair effortlessly, absorbing fast to avoid any kind of heavy, greasy residue being left over. Infused with the highest possible dose of Olaplex technology, the ingenious bond-builder treatment works as a primer for the No.3 Perfector, effectively and gently prepping your tresses to promote the look of stronger, healthier and bouncier locks. An enrichment of Bis-Aminopropyl Diglycol Dimaleate drenches heat and chemical-damaged hair in goodness, locking in moisture for long-lasting, touchable softness.
Olaplex No.3 Hair Perfector - 100ml - £24.00
Strengthen and repair your locks with Olaplex No.3 Hair Perfector; an at-home bond builder that utilises the same active ingredient found in all professional Olaplex products.
Suitable for all hair types, the innovative formula works on a molecular level to revitalise and regenerate dry, damaged strands that have been broken due to chemical, thermal and mechanical effects. Ideal for weekly use in between salon services to maintain strong, healthy-looking hair.
Paul Mitchell The Conditioner - 300ml - £17.50
Smoothes hair, reduces static, prevents dryness and gets weary strands back in shape. Hawaiian awapuhi helps balance moisture, while wheat-derived conditioners improve hair texture.
Paul Mitchell Invisiblewear Volume Whip - 200ml - £18.00
Whips up airy volume with a long-lasting, crunch-free hold. Perfect for beautiful blowouts or to air dry for a natural finish. Conditioning, alcohol-free mousse adds shine and helps banish frizz with humidity control. Infused with velvet flower; adds touchable softness and manageability.
Paul Mitchell Sculpting Foam - 200ml/500ml - from £14.50
Enhances texture with long-lasting memory that controls frizz, adds shine and balances moisture. Styling and bodifying agents, combined with panthenol, provide touchable hold. Emollient conditioners smooth the surface of the hair. Creates gorgeous, crunch-free, defined curls.
Paul Mitchell Super Sculpt - 200ml/500ml - from £13.00
Provides flexible control and long-lasting memory while adding body and maximizing shine. Conditioning, bodifying agents and panthenol add volume and memory. Dries fast so you get the results you want in less time