Friday, September 7, 2012

11 Hair Essentials Every Girl Should Have!

Here's a list of what every girl should have in her hair kit to achieve salon styled hair at home.

1) Paddle Brushes – these brushes work great on straight and wavy hair. Not only do paddle brushes help circulation in your scalp by giving it a little massage, but they also help distribute oils in your hair downwards, making the hair look shiner.












2) Tooth Combs – fine tooth combs are ideal for sectioning your hair and backcombing tricky up-does. Wide-tooth combs detangle wet hair without snapping your locks.












3) Irons – straightening irons finish off your look by taming fly away hairs and giving you a nice sleek do. You can also add curls and waves for extra body. My favourite hair iron is the GHD.








4) Curling Tongs – if you can’t quite get the grasp of curling you hair with a straighter you should definitely invest in some curling tongs. They’ll create soft waves or curls quickly and easily.












5) Professional Hair Dryer – they will not only dry your hair quickly but will also smooth the hair surface and add shine.













6) Bobby Pins – these are great for updos and grown-out fringes. They’ll hold everything in place all day long. A little tip is to crisscross 2 bobby pins over one another to give extra hold to your hair style.












7) Shampoo & Conditioner – try and choose shampoo & conditioner that is designed for your hair type. My favourite brand is Redken, they cater to nearly every hair type.












8) Shine Spray – No hairstyle is complete without it. It will add a beautiful shine and give your style a finishing touch.














9) Heat Protecting Spray – if you ever use hot tools on your hair you should definitely be using a heat protecting spray. They protect your hair from being frazzled by the harsh heat of your hair dryer, curler or iron.












10) Elastic Bands –I suggest carrying 1 or 2 in your bag at all times as you never know when you’ll need to tie your hair up. It may get windy, rain or you may just want to change your hairstyle, if you have these handy they will save you from a potential bad hair day.












11) Hair Extensions - the number one hair accessory to own. Hair extensions add lengths to short hair in minutes. Most women use clip in hair extensions that are made from Remy human hair, so it would be completely indistinguishable and would look fabulous.