Hairdresser Sara Hämäläinen tells what the biggest hair sins of Finns are. Hämäläinen works at the hair salon Versio in Lahti.
The most common hair sins are going to bed with wet hair, forgetting to apply heat protection, a too tight bun and too frequent washing intervals.
Going to bed with wet hair
When you go to bed with wet hair, the hair is exposed to breakage.
– Hair is at its most fragile when wet and thus more prone to breakage. Hair washing should be done so that the hair either has time to blow dry or the hair has time to dry naturally before going to bed, instructs Hämäläinen.
Make sure your hair is dry before going to bed. Unsplash
Let’s forget heat protection
So that the hair is not damaged by heat treatment, it would be of primary importance to use an appropriate heat protection product.
– One of the biggest mistakes is not using heat protection when blow-drying or curling hair. If you process your hair without heat protection, the moisture evaporates from the hair and the hair dries out. With the help of heat protection, the moisture instead evaporates from the product and not from the hair, explains Hämäläinen.
Heat protection should always be used before heat treatment of the hair. Unsplash
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If the hair is always tightened in the same place into a tight bun or bun, the same part of the hair will be subjected to hard wear. This causes hair breakage.
– It’s good to occasionally change the place of the bun or bun and keep the hair open from time to time. Soft donuts are better for the hair than, for example, rubber bands or so-called telephone cord bunnies, Hämäläinen advises.
Don’t always tighten the bun or bun in the same place. Unsplash
Washing interval too frequent
One common mistake is washing your hair too often.
– Daily washing dries both hair and scalp. Even “washing” with just water is drying, explains Hämäläinen.
Too frequent washing intervals dry out the hair and scalp. Both should be moisturized and cared for regularly. Unsplash
With high-quality dry shampoos, instead, you can conveniently extend the interval between washing your hair.
– Then you also don’t have to worry about the product accumulating on the scalp or fear that it will clog the hair follicles.
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4 Sara Hämäläinen’s hair tips for Finnish hair quality:
1. The right products and once again the right products. The right products for your hair guarantee the well-being of your hair and, at best, extend the washing interval.
2. Always brush the hair from the top towards the base. The locks open more easily and the hair does not break.
3. Always use a leave-in conditioner and heat protectant if you heat treat.
4. Ask your hairdresser what would be the best color and cut combination for your hair.
Try these:
The gentle, vegan shampoo does not burden the hair or the scalp. This version of Noughty is suitable for all hair types. The bisabolol contained in the shampoo soothes and relieves irritation, while the oat extract protects the restless scalp. Plus, the shampoo is plentiful, affordable, and odorless. Button product. €9.90, Apomera.
Redken’s Extra Length Triple Action Treatment hair mask helps treat both the scalp and the lengths and ends of the hair. Intensive treatment contains niacinamide, biotin and castor oil, which help strengthen hair and promote hair growth. Made the hair shiny, well-groomed and extremely soft. Remains in standard use. 39.50 e, Eleven.
Treat and caress the stressed scalp. The Swedish brand Continu’s vegan scalp serum soothes, balances and treats. Contains soothing and moisturizing aloe Vera extract and lightly exfoliating BHA salicylic acid. The light serum moisturized dry scalp without leaving it looking greasy. Made in Sweden. 17.90 e, Kicks.
Dry your hair before going to bed. A high-quality and soft cotton terry towel is well suited for the job. 49 e, Gant.
The heat protection spray from the domestic Promise hair salon series treats and protects the hair at the same time. The finely divided spray is convenient to use and has an excellent price-quality ratio. A pleasant world of fragrances. 14.90 e, Finest Hair.
At the same time, the BaByliss hair dryer’s plasma technology also curbs the hair’s electricity. The device has three temperature and two speed settings. 69.95 e, Power.
A high-quality hair brush is a long-term investment that improves the condition of the hair. The mostly handmade hair brush has a flexible rubber cushion, beautiful design and its bristles are made of real boar bristle and nylon. You won’t be disappointed with the hair-friendly version of Mason Pearson’s cult brush, guaranteed. 192 e, Bangerhead.
Choose a soft bamboo hair donut, which is a gentler option for your hair than a rubber band or plastic hair bow. The summer hair donut of the domestic brand is a light peach shade 5.51 e, Cailap.
Extend the washing interval with a high-quality dry shampoo. The hair was left looking clean and airy, while the base conveniently got the desired lift. We won’t give up on this anymore. 36.90 e, Salon Ihanainen.
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