Got the perfect CNY hairstyle, but worried that it’ll become a tangled, frizzy mess at day’s end? Our unpredictable weather these days can also take a toll on your mane, and when you’re out visiting friends and relatives, it can be hard to keep your hair looking perfectly coiffed from day to night.
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Here are 10 handy tips to give your hairdo more staying power:
Frizz is caused by humidity and heat (two things we just can’t seem to get enough of here), so before you step out, spray on hair product that helps block out humidity and keep your hair smooth and glossy for the rest of the day. Kerastase Fluidissime Anti Frizz Spray, $49.80 (150 ml), is a hair-smoothing thermal anti-frizz protection spray that is great for unruly or curly hair.
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If your hair is prone to getting messy, even if you don’t touch it, you might need a couple of bobby pins to help tuck away stray strands. Plus, these hair savers do more than keep your flyaways in place – they can be used decoratively too. Click here to see 10 ways to wear bobby pins in your hair.
If you’re using a curler or straightener to achieve your desired CNY look, make sure to spray on a protectant beforehand that shields your strands from heat damage. The Living Proof Restore Instant Protection Spray, $27 (5.5oz) is a weightless spray that adds shine, while protecting against heat and sun damage.
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Keep your ‘do simple yet chic and you won’t have to worry about it becoming undone over time. An easy twisted style like the one above, paired with loose waves, make for an effortlessly stylish look.
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If you’re going for a more complicated hairstyle, hairspray can lengthen the life of your ‘do by giving it more holding power. The Percy & Reed Surprisingly Strong Extra Hold Hairspray, $26 (250 ml) combats frizz and flyaways to keep your hairstyle in place from dawn ‘til dusk.
If you’re prone to getting an oily scalp, your hair and fringe might start to look clumpy and flat by mid-day (the horror!). Give your roots a quick perk-me-up with dry shampoo to bring back the volume and soak up grime and oil – try the Briogeo Scalp Revival Charcoal + Biotin Dry Shampoo, $35 (48 ml). Infused with Binchotan charcoal, it helps to draw impurities from the scalp which helps to detoxify the scalp and hair. Simply give it a good shake, then spray at hair roots from about 30 cm away. Leave it on for a couple of minutes then brush through to remove the powdery remnants.
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To allow your curls more fighting power against the humidity, apply mousse or curl cream before heat styling with a curling wand. Mousse can be applied not only before air drying hair but also curling hair. Try a weightless hair mousse like Sachajuan Hair Mousse, $33 (200 ml), to achieve natural shine and volume while it softens and protects hair without leaving a greasy appearance.
For straight hair that lasts all day, spritz a smoothing spray before straightening your hair. Try a multi-tasking product such as IGK Good Behaviour Spirulina Protein Smoothing Spray, $46 (186 ml) that is a hair spray, smoothing spray and heat-protectant all in one.
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For a better fight against the frizz, use a in-salon treatment is formulated with softening and repairing active ingredients that will tame unruly and hard-to-manage hair by boosting suppleness deep down to the hair follicles.
Try Shiseido Professional THC Airy Flow Treatment, $42 (250 g). Available at all Shiseido Professional’s exclusive The Hair Care salons.
For an even quicker solution, simply put your hair in a comfortable and stylish headband like this patterned one from H&M, $14.95, and you’re set! Of course, it might get a bit warm if you’re wearing it throughout your visits, so you can carry it along as a backup plan. Click here to see more ways to accessorise your hair!
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