YES, it's that time
of year again. Spring is very nearly official and women are thinking of weddings
again. If you set a date this Valentines Day no doubt youll already be planning
what to do with your hair! Royal hairdresser Denise McAdam is in great demand
for bridal work and offers the following tips.
- Choose
your dress before deciding on your hairstyle.
- Perms
should be done one month before the wedding; colour two weeks before and cuts
one week before so hair has time to settle down.
- If
you plan to wear flowers in your hair, have a mock-up done so that your stylist
can practise before the big day.
- Dont
forget hairpieces are great for adding instant volume and length.
- Choose a style you are
happy with, dont be tempted to choose something completely out of character
youll just feel uncomfortable.
Choosing
your hairstyle to compliment your dress is best planned well in advance. Either
enlist a friends help to experiment or pay several visits to your salon, choosing
a different look each time.
Many
salons offer bridal services and will be happy to consult with you right up to
the big day. Consultations usually start several months in advance to allow for
extra conditioning etc. Paul Windle at Windle, Covent Garden recommends that consultation
should begin with a detailed look at the dress its fabric, colour and design
and the style of headdress will help gain an overall picture of how the hair should
look. Face shape, hair texture and length should be considered before deciding
on a final look.
PRODUCT
BUILD UP
can be responsible for making your hair look dull and lack shine, so its essential
to give your hair deep down cleansing from time to time. If, when youve washed
your hair, it still doesnt "feel right" then you probably need a de-tox
remedy. Shampoos with the label clarifying are created to get rid of product
overdose. They can be a bit harsh on very dry hair though so mix a small amount
with an ordinary non-cream shampoo if youre prone to frizz. Two short washes
will remove more products than one wash alone and always follow up with a conditioner
that matches your hair type. (This would be a good time to treat yourself to an
intensive conditioning session)! There are lots of de-tox shampoos on the market
and your usual brand may have one in the range. These are the ones were particularly
like
- Avon
Advance Techniques Clarifying Shampoo around £2.50 for 250 ml
- Origins No Deposit Shampoo
around £8.50 for 250 ml
- Clinque
Exceptionally Clean Shampoo around £8 for 200 ml
- Pantene
Clarifying Shampoo around £3.00 for 250 ml
