According to Kennedy, heat protectant sprays like, Ouidad Advanced Climate Control Detangling Heat Spray, provide a barrier between the heat tool and your hair. "Prevention is essential by guarding the curls with a heat protectant," says Kennedy. Just add a healthy coating of heat protectant spray before you touch it with a curling wand. Yes, you can still get that super-soft feel, even if you use hot tools every day. Show More Heat protectant sprays are required Oh, and you can also DIY your own if you don't feel like dropping cash. "A mask or deep treatment can help give hair the hydration it craves," Kennedy explains.
Use once a week (twice, if your hair is severely damaged or dry) to keep your 'do fully nourished and silky soft. Like your skincare routine, your haircare lineup should include a quality mask.
Plus, you'll be able to keep that soft feel from root to tip.ĭon't know how to tell when your hair needs a trim? Kennedy suggests examining your hair to see if it gets knotted at the tips, has split ends, or has fairy knots (when single strands tangle with themselves) at the ends of the hair. Clipping dull-looking split ends will prevent further hair breakage and can help keep your hair from being weighed down. Getting your hair trimmed regularly can improve the overall look of your hair and help you retain length if that's your thing. $33 at Walmart Trimming your hair is a must To prevent flyaways, gently blot the water from damp hair and avoid vigorously rubbing the towel against the hair." " They are softer and help the strands stay smoother by gently reducing frizz and damage. "Microfiber towels reduce friction to the hair cuticle caused by rougher bath towels," Abramite says. Instead, reach for a microfiber towel to squeeze out the moisture instead of trying to rub it dry. The act of towel-drying with cotton fabric creates friction and fluffs up the hair cuticle, which can cause knots and breakage. You're probably in the habit of rubbing your hair dry with a bath towel after a nice long shower, but, tbh, you should stop doing this. Instead, switch to a "cooler rinse" to smooth the hair cuticle down, combat flyaways, and keep hair moisturized. "Over-rinsing with very hot water encourages the cuticle to become unruly and frizzy because it strips the hair of its natural oils that coat and hydrate them," Abramite tells Seventeen.
5 Best DIY Hair Masks You Can Make At Homeĭon't over-rinse, especially not with hot waterĪ steaming hot shower is a total vibe, but it's not the best choice when it comes to maintaining silky, smooth hair.These are their best tips and tricks for helping your hair live up to its silkiest potential. To help, we tapped Creative Director and Maxine Salon stylist Amy Abramite, Stevie Kennedy, Ouidad Certified Stylist, and owner of Salon Kennedy, and celebrity hairstylist Clariss Rubenstein to spill the tea on keeping your locks touchable-soft.