Some mornings I wake up and I’m not sure how I feel… should I or shouldn’t I?
There are women out there who are blessed with hair that looks better after a few days without washing. But if you’re like me, you may feel like you need to re-vamp yesterday’s perfect coif.
Problem is, you may just not feel like a hair wash. Or you might find yourself rushing to work.
Sometimes, there’s no time.
But a stylist I came across – Sanda Petrut from Maxine Salon in Chicago – has got you covered. In fact, she recommends purposely running around with day-old hair every now and again because it’s actually good for your hair.
“Not washing your hair daily allows for the natural oils to develop, which gives hair plenty of movement, separation and sexiness,” she says. It can make hair easier to style and save you time and energy.
Here are Sanda’s suggestions:
- If you want to add mega-volume to seemingly lifeless locks, try this: Before you go to bed, take your hair and lift it vertically to create a high ponytail on top of your head, making sure it’s not too tight. By sleeping with your hair up like this, you’ll create natural fullness and lift in your hairstyle the following day.You can also add mousse to dry hair, fluff it until it dries and brush it out. The results are instant shine and fullness.
- For longer hair, add more texture and body by using a 1½-inch curling iron and curling random pieces. You can also re-blow dry hair using a large round brush.For short hair, tuck your hair behind your ears and then change the direction of your bangs.
- If you want laid-back, yet sexy “beach-y” hair, try this: Before going to bed, mist your hair with water and create loose braids. In the morning, undo the braids and brush it gently. If you have bangs, mist with water and re-style them.Want more wave? Just use a big curling iron, 1 inch to 1¼ inch.
- Got another night on the town? Part your hair down the middle and start braiding your hair on both sides of your head towards the back, twisting the braids into a nice bun and then leave the ends sticking out.This simple, no-fuss style is easy to put together, yet will elegantly polish off any evening look.
Have a Youthful Day,
Jackie Silver
[Ed. Note: Jackie Silver is the author of Aging Backwards: Secrets to Staying Young. She’s a dynamic and beautiful 50-something bombshell who looks half her age. She created “Aging Backwards” in 2006 to help empower women to look and feel younger than their actual age. Keep reading Ageless Beauty Secrets for more of Jackie’s best tips, tricks and secret weapons for stopping the effects of aging and improving the whole self – mind, body and spirit.]