We continue to talk about hair care routines and how important they are for the health of the scalp and hair.
However, in this article, we will explain what you need to know about hair masks:
- What do they do to your hair?
- Are they for you?
- Why should you buy a hair mask?
The hair mask you use at home (non-professional treatment) is what will give a big boost to hair hydration, will reconstruct damaged hair, and of course, will maintain hair health.
Who Benefits from Hair Masks?
- Curly hair
- Very dry hair
- Colored hair
- Hair that has undergone bleaching
- Hair that is exposed to the sun, pool, or sea for extended periods
- But also, people with hormonal imbalances or people undergoing medication treatments.
All of these reasons above can make your hair dull and dry, and using a hair mask in your hair care routine can work wonders.
How often should we use a hair mask?
A rule for using a hair mask is once a week or once every 2 weeks,
depending on the needs of your hair.
You can determine how often you need to use a hair mask based on how your hair looks and feels, and if their condition improves over time.
How long should I leave the hair mask on for?
For most hair masks, the recommended time is from 3 to 5 minutes, or as stated on the brand's instructions.
However, if you need deeper nourishment for your hair, you can leave it on for up to 20 minutes.
Deep nourishment and hydration are necessary for hair that is very dry and damaged.
However, this is not something you need to do every time you use a hair mask.
How to tell if your hair is damaged
If your hair easily breaks, has a lot of split ends, and you feel that it's not growing, those are signs that your hair needs deep hydration and nourishment.
It's very likely that you need extra care after washing your hair, using a leave-in conditioner and a hair oil.
Once a month, try leaving your hair mask on for about 20 minutes instead of the recommended waiting time.
For those with oily and fine hair, focus on applying the mask to the ends and working it towards the lengths.
Avoid using the mask on the scalp, as it will weigh down your hair
How to use a hair mask
The only way to use a hair mask is directly after shampooing.
This makes the hair mask the second step in your washing routine.
Finally, always use a hair conditioner to lock in the nourishing ingredients in your hair.
What to watch out for:
Make sure to rinse out all products thoroughly with plenty of water at every stage of washing. None of these products should remain on the hair.
Residues of hair products on the hair can "clog" the hair, and while you are doing all the right steps for healthy hair, you may end up doing the opposite.
There are corresponding hair care products that remain on the hair and maintain its health without being rinsed out.
Suggestions according to hair type:
Curly hair
Colored or Bleached
For maintenance
Do you feel stuck in the same style for years?
Do you want to try something new or just looking for the next hair trend that will give you a fresh look?
If you don't know what to do with your hair, the following options are the hottest for 2023, remaining very modern and elegant for the contemporary woman.
Hair colors
Already from the previous season, we've witnessed certain hair colors and techniques taking the spotlight at B.A.M. Hair Salon.
More natural colors with less maintenance have been in demand lately.
And if you think you need to be just another blonde to be trendy, but you can't handle all the upkeep and meticulous care, we've got some fantastic news for you!
BRONDE
Bronde is a more toned-down blonde, which is a combination of brown and blonde. Hence the term #bronde (brown + blonde).
If you've tried blonde highlights and balayage for a long time, bronde is a color that you can easily achieve by booking an appointment for a toner.
It's also worth trying if your hair has been through a lot and you want to give them a healthier appearance, but still don't want to go back to your natural darker shade brown.
SHADOW ROOTED BLONDE
If you adore your hair being blonde but are searching for a solution to avoid needing a touch-up every month, the shadow root blonde is an excellent choice.
It's a combination of highlights and balayage (or foilayage) where we keep the root darker and open up to the desired blonde on the lengths and ends.
It looks like the root has grown out, but it's so seamlessly blended with your natural color that it's the most flattering option for brunettes who want to lighten up.
COPPERS & REDS
A very popular color mainly for autumn, but this time it's here to stay for much longer.
The earthy copper and red tones (or a combination of both for a dimensional result)
are shades that you should try at least once in your life!
If you think it won't suit you, we're here to debunk the myth, as the experienced hair experts at bamhairsalon will create the copper color for your own unique shades.
Copper with tints in violet or golden shades will flatter cool and warm skin tones.
RICH BROWNS
Rich browns are a very common hair color for Greek women, so much so that it can be boring.
However, we're not talking about the dark brown that you're used to, but a rich chocolate brown.
Brown hair gives freshness and youthfulness to the look and lately we have seen many women prefer it.
Color techniques like highlights or balayage can always be combined for brightness, with shades of honey or soft copper tones.
Hairstyles
According to the texture and density of your hair, you can wear the most modern hairstyles of the season.
This means that depending on your hair type, we will adjust your haircut for you.
BUTTERFLY HAIRCUT
A timeless and classic haircut is the layered cut.
The Butterfly Cut is currently the most sought-after haircut at any length, as it allows the hair to have natural movement and volume.
It's really easy to have beautiful, healthy hair,
So why do you try so hard without seeing results?
Today we will mention 5 bad habits that damage your hair without even realizing it.
Follow these rules to
- save time from searching for the solution on your own
- and money from products you don't need.
1.You don't give the necessary importance to your washing routine
The foundation of hair care starts with washing. Give it the attention it deserves by following the rules correctly without skipping steps.
The role of the washing process is to clean the scalp with suitable shampoo.
Finally, moisturize your hair with a suitable conditioner.
2. You use commercial shampoo and conditioner
Good cleansing of the scalp unlocks the clogged pores of the skin from oil and residues from products (if used) and the environment.
That is why it is very important that the cleansing products you use are quality, without sulfates and parabens.
3. You don't have a hair care routine right after washing your hair.
Hair care doesn't end as soon as you finish washing it.
Your hair routine continues by applying hair care products for the lengths and ends.
Therefore, a leave-in conditioner for the lengths and an oil for the ends are essential products to finish a hair care routine.
4. You don't dry your hair.
Blow-drying your hair doesn't damage it, on the contrary, it helps prevent breakage, instantly enhances the haircut, and adds shine to your hair.
Let's be clear that blow-drying your hair is different from styling your hair with heat.
You use heat on your hair on the second day or later.
It may not be noticeable at the time, but when you touch up your hair styling the next day after washing (on dry hair), especially if done daily, it causes huge damage to your hair.
especially if done daily,
it causes huge damage to your hair.
We recommend styling with heat tools on the day of washing your hair.
Use extra care and styling products, as well as a heat protectant product.
Then, blow-dry and style with heat.
This way, your hair will be well-styled for the next few days.
The basic rule for using heat for hair styling is to do it on the day of washing with the right products (for protection and hold).
By doing this, you can even use hot tools every week for your hair styling without causing damage to your hair.
This is because you have taken care of your hair by hydrating it deeply with care products before washing.
If you want to always have well-maintained and healthy hair, you'll need to create a hair routine that includes all the rules we mentioned earlier.
And it will look something like this:
Wash Day
- You wash your hair with shampoo and conditioner for your hair type using quality products.
- After washing, apply leave-in conditioner to the lengths and ends of your wet hair, as well as a small amount of hair oil to the ends.
- Apply the styling product(s) for your hairstyle (e.g. blow out cream for lengths and a product for volume at the roots) to wet hair to give body, hold, and the texture you want in your hair.
- Dry your hair with a blow dryer, starting at the roots and then the lengths.
- Apply heat protectant and use hot tools for styling if desired!
After completing the entire process, you can apply a small amount of hair oil to the ends and lengths to give extra shine.
This is called a hair care routine and it starts and ends on wash day.
Try it and see your hair like you've never seen it before!
hair oil
It might sound like two things that don't go together, but believe us, you need it if you want to see your hair grow long, healthy, and strong.
And below we will explain why you should also include it in your routine.
Why hair oil is essential
The truth is, it's quite challenging to maintain healthy hair ends, especially if you color your hair.
Just remember, your hair ends are the oldest part of your hair and have endured the most damage compared to any other part of your hair.
That's why the ends need special care and protection, and hair oil does just that job.
So, oil is an essential product for taking care of your hair ends, as it will nourish and protect them.
How does hair oil works on hair
Hair oil works in two ways on the hair:
- It penetrates her stem and
- Creates a barrier that doesn't let moisture escape
When to use Hair oil
For achieving shiny and hydrated hair results from using hair oil, apply it after Leave-in Conditioner on damp hair, focusing only on the ends.
Great care is needed in the quantity
Always start with a very small amount as it is very easy to over oil your hair and make it look messy!
Also, once your hair is dry, you can reapply a small amount of hair oil to the ends and lightly distribute it towards the lengths of your hair.
And of course, always after any hairstyle on dry hair!
So your hair will have a very shiny result.
Hair oil should be used every day
Even on days you don't wash, on dry hair.
This way you keep very beautiful, shiny and moisturized hair until the next wash!
One of the most viral and correct tips for healthy hair is the reduction (or even abstention in some cases) of heat styling.
As hair experts, we aim to provide valuable advice and education to both our clients and everyday women who invest in their appearance through well-maintained hair.
However, the advice regarding the use of heat on hair hasn't been fully clarified and might have been misunderstood.
"Should I blow-dry my hair or let it dry naturally?"
"I don't blow dry my hair after washing it to avoid damaging it."
"I prefer to let my hair dry naturally."
"This is the mindset of many women who visit us, and usually these are the cases that encounter the most hair problems, such as:"
The hair doesn't lay flat.
Hair becomes oily.
Hair looks dull.
Hair breaks.
So, they end up with a pulled-back bun because they don't know how to manage their hair,
and even though they are freshly washed and clean, they look as if they haven't been washed at all.
Blow-drying VS Heat Styling
Hair styling with heat is different from simple blow-drying with a hairdryer.
The major difference is that in heat styling using tools like a brush dryer, flat iron, or curling iron, the high temperature has direct and prolonged contact with the hair.
(until achieving the desired hairstyle such as curls or straightening)
While blow-drying, we maintain a distance from the hair, moving the hairdryer to different spots with quick movements to accelerate the drying process on the roots, lengths, and ends of the hair.
The benefits of drying your hair with a hair dryer
Drying your hair with a hair dryer after each wash actually has benefits for your hair:
1. Makes the hair more resistant to breakage
When hair is wet, it becomes more elastic, allowing it to stretch more.
Hair can absorb up to 30% of its weight in water.
This means that the longer the hair remains wet, the more the cuticle swells and becomes brittle, permanently damaging the hair
2. Maintains a healthy scalp
Leaving moisture on the hair, or specifically on the scalp, for hours can harm the scalp's health by causing bacterial overgrowth due to excessive humidity
3. Quickly highlights the haircut and hair shape
Since hair becomes heavier when wet, allowing it to air dry on its own can cause it to lose its initial shape and body from the haircut.
Remember, your hair will "settle" the way it dries
In this case, the roots will become flat,
The top back part may stay open and flattened, and the hair parting may be uneven, not sitting the way you want it the next morning when you're heading to work
Therefore, you end up resorting to heat styling tools to "fix" your hair, causing even more damage in the process
Or you end up with the classic tight bun as a last-minute attempt to salvage your look
Drying curly or frizzy hair
The benefits of blow-drying hair apply to all hair types.
If you have curly or frizzy hair, dry it after washing using a blow dryer.
Blow-drying does not damage hair.
The inside of the diffuser is designed in a way that your hair doesn't come into direct contact with the air.
Reduce emergency styling
Blow-drying your hair should become part of your hair routine.
It's only then that you'll be able to greatly cut down on using heat for styling your hair when it's dry (heat styling, last-minute styling).
If you dry your hair in the position you want, the next day you will have very little or nothing to do for styling your hair.
If you want to do some heat styling, such as curls, the best time is on the day you wash your hair after blow-drying it, always with the appropriate products.
Reducing hair washing frequency
Completing your hair washing routine with drying every time can help reduce the need for frequent hair washing.
See how often you should wash your hair depending on your hair type.
Combine hair care products after washing and a styling product that suits your hair.
This way, you can definitely achieve well-groomed, well-combed, and healthy hair until your next wash!
Let me ask you a question: If there was a product out there that would make your hair happy, wouldn't you want to know about it?
Well lucky you, there is one, it's for all hair types and it's called leave-in conditioner.
Let’s examine the main differences between the leave-in conditioner and the regular conditioner you already use in your hair routine. Do you really need it? And how is it used?
Difference between leave in Conditioner and normal Conditioner
In general, the use of conditioner is essential for all hair types.
The purpose of conditioner is to close the scales of the hair after shampooing, to provide hydration, strength and protection.
There are some elementary differences though between regular conditioner and a leave-in conditioner.
First, you are aware that the conditioner is rinsed out of the hair after it has been washed.
On the other hand, Leave-in conditioner stays on the hair and should not be rinsed out.
Regular conditioner has a heavier formula while leave-in conditioner has a lighter formula.
Which means that you cannot use regular conditioner as leave-in conditioner
because its composition and ingredients will leave a residue on the hair and will clog it.
On the contrary, the light and sophisticated formula of leave-in conditioner is made to stay on the hair without leaving any residue
without leaving any residue and keeps the hair moisturized between washes.
In other words, leave-in conditioner is a treatment that will prevent your hair from drying and dehydrating.
We have covered the main differences between the regular and the leave-in conditioner. Now let’s have a closer look on how to use the leave-in conditioner.
We should emphasize here, that leave-in conditioner does not in any way replace the regular conditioner.
How and when to use Leave-In Conditioner
Leave-In Conditioner is always used on wet or damp hair
- Directly after shampooing, on wet hair to maintain hydration levels.
- Daily, taking care the lengths and ends of your hair. Preventing hair from becoming dehydrated.
Choosing the right Leave – in Conditioner
If you are a first timer, we suggest you choose according to the ease of use of the bottle and the texture of the product.
You can find it in a soft gel texture or water texture in a spray bottle.
Is leave-in conditioner important in your hair routine?
Our experience tells us that hydration is of vital importance for healthy hair.
We need to treat hair as cautious as our skin.
Leave-In Conditioner is nothing more than a deep moisturizer for hair so it's suitable for everyone (regardless of hair quality, colour, and type)
Leave-In Conditioner is an essential product taking care the lengths and ends of your hair. It also makes your hair shiny, prevents break or frizz and helps them grow long.
Leave In Conditioner is absolutely a necessity for your hair!
Start taking care the lengths and ends of your hair like you take care of them by shampooing.
As hair experts we are aware of the popularity of curly hair, loose curls, or wavy curls.
The curly hairstyle is the most sought-after, even among brides, because it looks natural, gives volume, not to mention that highlights a good hair technique like balayage.
The hair experts of B.A.M. Hair Salon are happy to share with you all the Hot Tips for safe use of thermal tools. Below you will read how to create your favourite hairstyle at home, always in the safest way to maintain the quality and health of your hair.
Adequate preparation, is the key to use safely thermal tools
In order to do the whole process correctly, safely and for a long-lasting result we recommend styling your hair directly after washing them. It is also important to use a leave-in conditioner and a styling product which will apply in hair and dry them using a blow dryer.
Using leave in conditioner is very important as it is a treatment that will keep the moisture levels in the hair, taking care of the lengths and ends of your hair even after using thermal tools.
The steps for safe use of thermal tools at home
1. Thermal Protector
A thermal protector is a product that is not necessary when we are about to apply heat.
However, if you are about to style 2nd+ day dry hair we do recommend you use a thermal protector which does not require drying and it can be applied on dry hair.
2. Hairstyle
The temperature of the hair straightener or scissors
3. The temperature of the hair straightener or scissors
We recommend not to use a hair iron at home above 180 C especially on thin and medium hair.
It’s better to leave the end out of the process or trim them with quick strokes.
4. Hair oil
Choose an oil/ treatment that will lock in moisture and give shine to the length and especially to the ends of the hair
5. All day hold Hairspray
For the final touch, finish with a hairspray that will give texture, volume and hold your hair all day long, or simply a hairspray for curls that will allow them to move and have elasticity.
Heat hair styling on 2+ day hair is called "last-minute or emergency styling" and we do NOT suggest to try it more than once a week.
Double wash :
The secret for clean hair with less washes
n summer, the heat, sweat, and sea are valid reasons why you wash your hair every day.
But did you know that for healthy, shiny, and oil-free hair, the secret is less washes?
B.A.M. hair salon experts to the rescue! We will help you train your hair require fewer washes depending on its type.
Frequent VS Sparse shampooing
The frequency of shampooing is relative and proportional to the type of hair you have.
Frequent shampooing is when you wash more times in a week than you should depending on your hair type.
For example, if you have thick and lots of hair, 3 washes per week is considered too many.
To help you fully understand if you are over washing your hair, you first need to understand what type of hair you have.
In this case, we don't focus if you have short - long or dry hair as these characteristics have to do with care rather than hair type.
The hair types that we will deal with are the 3 following:
a) thin hair
b) medium hair
c) thick hair
Characteristics of thin hair and frequency of washes
Thin hair lacks volume and texture and tends to get greasy often. Ideally it should be washed every 3 days.
Characteristics of medium hair and frequency of washes
Medium hair has similar characteristics to thin hair.
They uphold more volume and do not get greasy too quickly.
Ideally, they should be washed every 5 or 6 days.
Characteristics of thick hair and frequency of washes
Thick hair is very different from the previous two categories.
They are rich with volume and are not greasy.
They can last many days until they are washed. However, shampooing once a week is a good frequency for this type of hair.
How to manage fewer washouts in a week
The secret to reducing the frequency of shampooing is to double cleanse the scalp.
This means 2 things:
- 1.Shampooing is done on the head (scalp) and not on the hair
- 2.Repeat the process for the 2nd time (or until a soap is formed)
Dry and style your hair any way you want in order to complete the process.
It is worth mentioning here that the quality of the products you use for shampooing play a very important role in achieving less washout.
After washing styling products will also provide your hair the desired look (smoothness, volume, texture).
Try the double cleanse method (on the head and not on the hair) to get healthy, shiny, long-lasting hairstyle and swift your attention on the things that really matters…
"Your style is a language, undoubtedly a form of nonverbal communication."
Did you know how your haircut and hair color is the first thing that defines who you are?
Defining your personal style is a highly significant process, but it starts with embracing a fundamental factor.
And that is that your style is a language.
Style is a form of nonverbal communication,
which we engage in all day, every day, whether we realize it or not.
Our goal is to assist you in expressing your true self and personality through your hair style.
Let us inspire you to remain unaffected by beauty standards.
But to do what fits you.
Our goal is to make sure that with the hair we create, you take control of this message, so you can use it to your advantage.
Through the process of consultation, diagnosis, and recommendation, we help you unlock your true, authentic personal style forever.
So think about the energy and emotions you want to convey about who you really are.
Are you revolutionary, confident, strong, daring, playful, warm, cute, approachable, badass, relaxed?
By combining these personal characteristics of yours with the style you love, the time you have available in your routine, the quality and quantity of your hair, and even your budget,
you will not only find what suits you, but you will also remain perfectly true to your style without much effort.
