how to cut your BLOW-DRYING time in half

TWO INSIDER TRICKS TO CUT YOUR DRYING TIME IN HALF...

and prevent fluffy, flyaway, damaged hair...  

1. BLOT DRY: After washing your hair, never-ever rub your hair dry with a towel as it roughens up the cuticles which deprives your hair of shine – not to mention breakage which can occur as your hair is weaker when it’s wet. And forget that the towel-turban, it sneakily snaps hair around your hairline.

{Insider super-quick trick: Instead of using a towel, blot your hair with kitchen towel! Yep, you read right, it's majorly absorbent and will dry your hair much faster than your towel!}

2. SLEEK CHEAT: Try to let your hair to dry eighty percent naturally before blasting it with your dryer and always aim the dryer down the hair shaft. This nifty move helps the hair cuticle lie flat which is the trick to sleek hair. Then finish with a blast of cool air and a sleek of hair serum!

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how to EXTEND YOUR BLOW-DRY

WHEN YOU'VE JUST GOT THE PERFECT BLOWDRY {FROM MANA}

the last thing you want to do is wash it away the very next day...
Well, you don't have to!

Here are our top tips for extending the life of your preciously sleek locks:

* Choose products wisely. Use creamy pomades and shine serums sparingly. If you must use a silicone serum to tame frizz, don't apply it near the roots. But it's fine to use mousse or voluminizing spray near the scalp—these contain alcohol, which can actually help absorb excess oil. Just use half the amount you normally would to avoid buildup, which can make hair look dirty.

* Protect your hair. As long as you keep the blowdry, pull your hair back off your face tightly when washing your face and applying creams to ensure that skin-care products don't touch the hairline.

* Perk it up. At the first sign of grease, spray your part and hairline with an aerosol dry shampoo. Brush the product through your hair vigorously, because it can leave a white residue. To boost limp hair, spritz a voluminizing spray at the roots, then blast with a blow-dryer for lift. Tame strays with a straightening iron.

* Skip the gym. In other words, if you don't want to restyle your hair for a few days, avoid serious sweating.

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salon SLEEKNESS

WANT SUPER SLEEK HAIR? 

HERE ARE OUR STEPS TO BLOW-DRY LIKE A PRO... 

* Apply a twenty cent sized dollop of straightening balm to clean, wet hair before you start to towel dry. The excess water will help distribute the balm evenly and prevent product overload. 

* Blot hair dry with towel to avoid damaging the hair shaft. 

* Detangle locks with a wide-tooth comb – starting at the ends and working up to the roots to avoid any knots damaging your hair. 

* Blow-dry hair haphazardly until it’s at least 80 percent dry. Sopping wet hair takes too long to blow dry - and won’t hold your style. 

* Separate your hair into small, workable sections, then use your brush to pull each section taut as you dry it completely starting from your roots working your way to the ends. Always aim the dryer down the hair shaft - it helps the hair cuticle lie flat which is the trick to sleek hair. 

* Once dry, blast your hair with cool air to seal the cuticles, then spritz lightly with shine spray.

To make an appointment for a salon blow-dry, 

call Mana 8919 0146

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hair MOVEMENT

INSIDER INFO...

Hair that has movement, and doesn't fall flat, makes you look younger because it creates the illusion 

of high cheekbones and eyes that are awake.

 Here's how to get 'movement' in your hair at home...

When hair is damp, flip your head upside down, spray a texturiser on palms, and rake fingers through roots, lifting hair away from your scalp as you blow-dry. When only your roots are dry, flip upright and you'll see instant volume. Then, as you dry the rest of your hair, stretch out strands with a nylon-bristle brush—follow through from root to tip, flicking ends upward to add subtle curve. 

Extra tip: Blow-drying small sections of hair lets you extend strands more efficiently.

To get movement in your hair at the salon,

call Mana 8919 0146 to make an appointment

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super-sleek HAIR TRICK

WANT SMOOTHER, SHINIER HAIR? GIVE THIS A GO... 

Fix fly-aways and the frizzies by hitting the 'cool' button on your hairdryer and giving your hair a shot of cold air for a couple of minutes - after it's dry - to seal and smooth strands. It will also boost shine - as light reflects best off a flat surface - and will help your hair hold its style better.

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frizz FIGHTERS

OUR TOP 5 TIPS TO HELP YOU FIGHT FRIZZ...

1. STAY HYDRATED. Frizz occurs when dry hair absorbs water from the air, but cream-based moisturizing shampoo and conditioner can prevent it—just be sure to rinse well so hair doesn't look dull or greasy. And lather up only a few times a week: the natural oils that accumulate in the meantime are good frizz-fighters.

2. DRY THE RIGHT WAY. To keep waves smooth, apply styling lotion to damp hair, then let it air-dry—and resist the urge to tousle. The more you put your hands through it, the more likely you are to create frizz. To make straight hair sleek, point the dryer toward the ends— going against the grain, even a little, can cause frizz. And keep blow-drying until every bit of dampness is gone.

3. COAT WITH CAUTION. Use silicone drops or spray to combat frizz, but don't overdose. Apply a drop or spritz to your palms first, then rub them together and pat them over frizz, starting at the ends and working toward the crown (you can always add more later).

4. OIL WELL. To further ward off frizz, give your hair a twice-weekly oil treatment. Work about a tablespoon through dry hair, first with your hands, then with a synthetic-bristle paddle brush. Leave it on for as long as possible before shampooing as usual; even five to ten minutes helps.

5. CUT AND COLOUR CORRECTLY. Avoid overlayering, which makes short pieces stick out and get fuzzy. If you have coarse or curly hair, stay away from razor cuts, as they rough up the cuticle and exacerbate frizz. By contrast, nearly blunt cuts can help weigh down frizz. As for colour, steer clear of a full head of highlights or a solid blonde: bleaching deteriorates the outer layer of the hair, making it coarser and frizzier.

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