Eduardo Sánchez, director of Maison Eduardo Sánchez, lists the essential gestures for Show off hair like it just came out of the salon Every day of the year.
good habits
“Hair, like skin, reflects our lack of sleep, a poor diet or a sedentary lifestyle. Healthy hair starts with a healthy and balanced diet rich in nutrients, by avoiding alcohol and tobacco, and by incorporating exercise into our lives.”
don’t get it wet
“Less is more. Avoid daily washes for two reasons: First, because the water swells up the hair, which raises the cuticle and makes hair break down more easily. Second, because if you wash it every day, you ‘remove’ the natural hair. oils and proteins that both hair and scalp need to stay healthy.”
Be careful with the frequency of washing
“The curler it is, the more space you have for cleaning: the curls prevent the oils present in the hair from reaching the root and thus do not get the hair dirty. On the contrary, the finer and smoother it is, the faster it absorbs oil and becomes fat faster. In these cases it is ideal to use mild shampoos and keep the wax for at least one day. If the hair is dyed, frequent washing should also be avoided to avoid excessive drying of the hair and rapid color fading.
enrich your routine
“On the day you wash your hair, add a step in the form of pre-shampoo or oil adapted to your hair’s specific needs. In addition to supplying nutrients to the hair, they smooth the cuticle before getting wet and help protect the hair better during the friction that occurs when applying the shampoo.
The conditioner, your ally
“If you’re one of those who banned them from your life because of fine or oily hair, it’s time to give them back the place they deserve. Now there is a huge variety for you to find the one that best suits the needs of your hair and start using it once and for all. Their use is essential, not only because they help to reduce frizz, smooth the hair and add shine. It is also, on the other hand, the conditioners act as an extra shield that is added to the thermal protectors to protect the hair from the thermal aids, as they create a film that covers the hair. My trick is to rinse it out with cold water, which leaves more conditioner in the hair.”
Apply thermal protector
“The use of heat protectants is mandatory to maintain radiant and healthy hair when thermal aids are used. But just as important as applying it is doing it well and generously. Separate small sections of hair and spray each from top to bottom with two or three sprays. When you’re done, comb through to evenly distribute the formula. These products are useless if you don’t apply them all over your hair.”
cool your head
“If you feel like your hair is hot after blow-drying or ironing, it means it’s still ‘frying’. If you take a pan off the heat, the food will continue to cook in it, and so will your hair. Therefore, it is highly recommended to always end up with the dryer in cold air to lower the temperature.
Give your hair the pampering it deserves
“And go once or twice a week for deeper treatments. Both for the scalp – nourishing, detoxifying and keeping it perfectly free of impurities and perfectly healthy so that it absorbs nutrients better – as well as taking care of the hair from length to tips. Hair scrubs, oils for the scalp and the rest of the hair, masks and even massage brushes… any extra pampering is more than welcome and makes all the difference in the long run”.
Styling tools, yes, but of good quality
“Invest in quality tools to keep hair healthy. It is worth investing in good brushes and although their price is higher than others, if properly cared for, they will last forever.”
Perfect your brushing technique
To get the hair shiny, healthy and detangled, brush it twice a day – in the morning and at night before going to bed – for about a minute. And it should always be done from the bottom up, because brushing from the root will damage the hair. When the hair is wet, you should also always change tools and choose wide-tooth combs, because when the hair is wet, it is weaker, more fragile and more likely to break.
And don’t forget to invest in the best hair products† Here are our favorites.
This creamy shampoo moisturizes and cleanses while preserving the hair’s natural oils, minimizes frizz and improves the definition of curls, waves and twists (€29.99).
Hair mask that nourishes it intensely and deeply (€ 37.99).
It is a non-greasy, softening and moisturizing styling cream for dry and damaged hair (€22.99).
Formulated with rich, moisture-retaining ingredients, this rich creamy treatment hydrates dry, medium to coarse curls to help detangle, control frizz and leave it nourished, healthy, bouncy and touchably soft ($28.99).
This unique formula “Heat Protection System” or ghd Thermoprotector System creates a light and invisible shield between the hair and the heat (€20.99).
Gives continuous volume and flexibility without sticking, strengthens and covers the hair from the root (€12.99).
Leave-in restorative styling treatment enriched with patented OLAPLEX Bond Building technology (€27.99).
Fortifying shampoo, enriched with biotin, which strengthens and repairs from root to tip (€9.99).
The Flourish shampoo for fine hair gently cleanses the scalp and removes residues (€ 44.99).
ColorMotion+ Color Revealing Conditioner has been specially developed for colored hair. Moisturizes, repairs and smoothes the hair surface for an incomparable shine (€23.99).
Source: Marie Claire
