HAIR | Your Complete Guide To Great Hair And Beauty

The wedding is done and you’ve scored a perfect 10. But now when you look at yourself in the mirror, you want to break free of gels, hairsprays, hot irons, pins and all that went into disciplining your tresses on the D-Day. Here’s a list of haircare tips that will help you prepare and protect your hair…making sure you turn out to be one gorgeous honeymooner.

1. Get lustre back in your tresses with regular oil massages and deep-conditioning treatments. This will ensure soft and manageable hair.

2. Give your strands a break from styling and allow them to revitalise. Opt for a nourishing hair treatment or hair masque to restore moisture to your overworked tresses.

3. Don’t overload your handbag with hair products, instead go for proper haircare regime coupled with some basic merchandise.

4. Know your hair type before buying or trying new products.

5. It is absolutely essential to have an excellent cleansing shampoo. A proper cleansing regime goes a long way in supporting the tresses and ensuring tangle-free, smooth hair.

6. Use a conditioner after every wash in order to lock in the moisture and avoid unruly hair.

7. Avoid blow-drying your tresses too often or your strands will dry out and result in hair loss. If you blow-dry your hair regularly, invest in a good heat-protection spray.

8. Apart from regular oiling and steaming, use natural homemade packs regularly.

9. Eat right by including green veggies, sprouts and nuts in your diet to boost the overall health of your hair.

10. Drink lot of water and avoid junk food.

11. When travelling, you obviously won’t have access to all your haircare tools. So, it’s best to make do with what you have. Remember to make a necessary list of items to carry with you.

12. Opt for a haircut that reduces the styling time and ensures easy maintenance.

13. It is best to secure your hair in a ponytail to fend off dust and dirt, and don’t forget your hats and scarves in case you’re visiting a sunny locale.

14. Heat has a bad standing in the haircare world and rightly so! Heat damage is one thing you would rather not encounter. Know the temperature to work your hair with. It is said that normal hair burns at about the same temperature as paper. Maintain a uniform temperature based on your hair.

15. Be well-versed in the use of heat-protection products.

All said and done, don’t forget that the trip isn’t all about your hair. It’s about unwinding and enjoying your partner’s company. So, after you’ve done your best to protect your precious locks, go on and celebrate!