Problems With Your Hair - Tips On How To Handle The Bad Hair Days

Beyonce with super smooth hair

Yes, we all have bad hair days - unless your name is Jennifer Aniston of course and then you probably have a personal hairdresser to sort out your tresses for you. However there are ways we can all deal with the usual "bad" hair problems which are usually caused by stressing out your hair with too much styling, heating, colouring and general poor treatment of your locks.

Got the Frizz? What Causes It and How To Calm It Down

  • Frizz can occur when the air is damp or humid as the water in the air can penetrate the hair follicle and distort the shape of the hair - this can particularly occur with hair which has already been heat damaged.
  • Make sure you use a hair product before drying or styling with a humidity block and that your hair is fully dry before you leave the house as leaving it slightly damp will also encourage frizz.
  • When you are rinsing conditioner from your hair finish off with a luke warm or, if you can manage it, a cold rinse and this encourages the hair follicle to be smoother giving a glossy finish. In addition when you have finished drying your hair turn your dryer to cool and blow all over with cold air to "set" your hair.

Fine And Limp Hair? How To Give It More Body

  • Baby fine hair can often look lifeless and limp. Get a chunky cut such as a bob as layers will just thin out the ends even more.
  • Look for products which will add bulk to the cuticle of the hair - use a volumising spray and then dry your hair upside down. This will add bulk to hair by giving it bounce and the volumising spray is activated when heat from the dryer is applied to it.
  • When washing baby fine hair use a volumising shampoo and also look for products which have anti-static properties as fine hair is prone to be fly-away.

Why Do I have Curly Hair - It's Just Uncontrollable

  • Don't get me wrong - I love curly hair, but it can need help. As it's surface isn't naturally smooth it can look dry so glossing or serum products are essential to tame it and add shine.
  • If you can, allow your curls to dry naturally, having applied to your hair a leave-in conditioner which will add definition and shine.
  • Curly hair can often be wound into ringlet style curls whilst drying which can be pulled out into natural, lovely waves when dry.
  • Long curly hair also just looks so brilliant pulled up into a loose bun with some diamante clips, leaving tendrils of hair loose for a night out.