Mythic Oil by Loreal

Mythic Oil

Oils are taking the hairdressing industry by storm, we have seen previous oils come and go in the past and now hair oils are making a huge come back. One of our salon favourites is the L’Oreal Mythic Oil. Personally I have not used oil in my hair for some years and was wary to trying it, as I always felt that using oils would make my hair greasy and heavy. However on having my hair cut and styled by Lyndsey who used it on my wet hair, mid-length and ends prior to blow drying I was really pleased with the results. It made my hair which is thick and can go frizzy all smooth and silky. Yes I did realise that Lyndsey was blow drying my hair for me, so I thought I would take one to see how I got on styling my hair at home.

At home use

I can honestly say I loved it! After shampooing and conditioning my hair, it usually gets very tangled! I applied the oil on my hair prior to combing and then I did put a comb to my hair it glided through brilliantly. I rough dried my hair using my fingers and used a brush on my fringe and my hair felt silky and frizz free which usually to get the same effect I have to section my hair and blow dry in sections. I only needed 2 drop of oil rubbed in my hand and this was enough for even my thick hair. It has now become a product I cannot live without. It adds protection from heat and gets rid of any unwanted fizz. It can be used on damp and dry hair, however personally I prefer it on damp hair. It has a gorgeous fruity smell and makes my hair feel like it has been done by one of the girls in the salon. Love it! My must have!

I would give this product a top score of ten out of ten. It makes hair less dry without weighing it down and making it really greasy and unmanageable. I like it and would definitely recommend it to any one.

 

Jodie x

 Salon Reception Manager

Bump to baby in a hair salon

The one main thing that I love about working in the salon I work in, is that work never really seems like work! Not just because I am lucky enough to work in a industry that I really enjoy, but the fact that the people I work with are more than work colleagues they are also my friends. Now I look at many people around me and I feel very lucky that I generally do get along with everyone on my team. We have such a friendly atmosphere that it also generates into our customers, Which well is just super!
One of my closest friends at work Claire, has recently left the salon to have her baby boy and I am so happy that she has now given birth to a little baby boy and I just can't wait to meet him!When Claire told me that she was expecting it was such brilliant news and then we hit a worry of thinking of her customers. Most of Claire's clients have had Claire doing their hair for the last 15 years! Thankfully, all of Claire's clients have been so supportive of Claire, and are currently seeing a member of the team who Claire believed would suit them best. It's all very happy times here at Zerooti Hair Design. 

It has been so strange without her here though, and I must admit I am missing her little ways. Even the way I could word for word predict what she was going to say next some times :-)
I am looking forward to her return, but also as I am a mummy myself, being able to enjoy some kiddie stuff with her too out of the salon!

A surprise celebration meal for Claire at the start of her maternity leave

Claire opening her present

Claire's Presents

Claire's Hen Night - only feels like yesterday

Claire and me

Good friends, happy days x

FIVE TIPS TO GET RID OF SPLIT ENDS

Very often, women who have long hair have the problem of split ends. It is usually the last 2-3cm of our hair that usually is affected by this problem. However many of us are in the category of not wanting our hair trimming, because we can lose “important centimetres” of our beautiful locks. Then the dilemma of what to do? It now appears that it is very popular to find natural remedies for various problems and often, it’s also more convenient, because usually we can find many of needed ingredients right in your kitchen.

Now unfortunately the only way to get rid of split ends is to have them cut. This also means having them cut above where they start meaning a good 2-3cms of your hair. This to come is something that they just are not happy to do so below are 5 different ways to help prevent split ends without cutting our hair. However do not forget that the best way to keep your hair healthy and split end free is to visit the salon regularly for a trim. (6-8weeks ideally).

It’s better to apply the below masks concentrating on the middle length and on the ends of your hair avoiding the roots, because our target are split ends. (If you apply the mask all over your head and on the roots, your hair can become greasy and heavy.) Let’s begin:

1)    Here is very efficient hair mask with oils and ripe avocado, that will help you to efficiently fight split ends:

Mix 2 table spoons of olive oil with 2 table spoons of coconut oil (you can very slightly warm up the oils for better results, warm up till comfortable to touch temperature) and add one ripe avocado (avocado is optional, oils alone will also do a great job). Mix it all up very well till you get a creamy consistency. Then apply it on your hair as a hair mask (avoiding the roots, concentrate on the middle length and on the ends of your hair). Make a hair bun and cover it up with a shower cup and then – towel. Keep it on for at least 30 minutes (you can keep it on for longer for better results). After, wash and condition your hair as usual. You should notice the result from the first time of doing this mask. Hair will become more shiny, softer and healthier looking.

2)    Beer. 

Who would have thought that beer can be a remedy from split ends? But yes. It definitely can help, because beer contains proteins and sugar which can help strengthen your hair and mend damaged ends. Wash your hair and then, after conditioning, rinse your hair with beer. The only minus of this technique is beer scent, but if you can bear with this – try this technique!

3)    Here is another hair mask to efficiently fight split ends: take 2 table spoons of any hydrating cream and mix it up with 2 table spoons of olive oil (or you can use coconut oil in liquid form). Apply this mask on the middle lengths of your hair, concentrating on the ends and wait for about 30 minutes, then wash your hair as usual. If you do this mask regularly prior to washing your hair, you will see amazing results.

4)    This hair care tip is for ladies who don’t like home made remedies. To get rid of split ends you can use your favourite bottled cosmetic hair repairing mask, but use it in a little bit unusual way… (Here are, on my opinion, some of the best masks, L’anza Moi Moi Hair Masque, L’oreal Serie Expert Intense Repair Masque for Dry Hair and Joico K-Pak Revitaluxe. Instead of applying it for 2-3 minutes, as we usually do, try to keep it on your hair for longer. After you’ve washed your hair, pat it with the towel and apply your favourite repairing hair mask on the length of your hair concentrating on the ends, avoiding the roots of your hair. Then put on shower cup and towel and wait for 1 or 2 hours. Then, rinse off thoroughly. Your hair will be silky, nourished and hydrated. This technique fights slit ends very efficiently!

5)    Create hair mask with ingredients form your kitchen: mix one egg’s yolk with 3 table spoons of olive oil and add 1 table spoon of honey. Apply this hair mask on the ends of your hair and keep it on for one hour. Then wash and condition your hair as usual. If you do this mask at least once every 2 weeks, you will notice how much more nourished and healthy your hair will look.

And finally, remember that in order to have beautiful and shiny hair without split ends you need to take good care of your locks, hydrate your hair very well and protect your head from the sun exposure and having regular visits to the salon for a trim will help your hair get longer as it wont get as damaged.