DIY Hair Tips and Tricks You Have to Try

Are you in a hair rut?  Here are a few DIY hair tips and tricks that can mean the difference between flat, mousy hair and full, glossy locks that draws attention from everyone in the room.

1.  Once you have washed and conditioned your hair, turn the water on cold and get your hair wet again.  The cold water will close your hair cuticles and seal in moisture, letting your hair reflect more light.

2.  You learned from your mother and grandmother to wrap your wet hair into a towel to speed the drying process.  However, doing so might actually be increasing the frizz you have to fight.  Gently, towel off the drippy water with a paper towel and then blow dry your hair for a few minutes to heat your hair and speed the evaporation process.  Then let your hair air dry for 5-10 minutes more before you pull out the blow dryer to finish the job.  

3.  Rather than waiting until your hair-do is a day old and you are running late for work to apply no-wash shampoo, go ahead and apply a minimal amount at your roots when your hair is freshly washed and dried.  The no-wash shampoo will restrict the amount of oil and debris your hair produces during the day.  

4.  You can use Velcro rollers on the top of your hair to increase volume and bounce in your hair.  Either put them in at night to air dry or use the blow dryer to speed the process. 

5.  If your bobby pins tend to slip out, spray some of that no-wash shampoo right onto the bobby pin.  It will increase the grip and keep your up-do looking salon perfect all day.

6.  Let time be your friend.  Wash your hair at night and dry 80%.  Then loosely braid your hair in two or more braids.  When you wake up in the morning, you'll have soft body in your hair.

7.  As you blow dry your hair, use your fingers to lift the roots.  Once dry, use a clean toothbrush to backcomb the undersides of hair at the roots.  This will give fine hair more volume.

8.  Let products rest for 10 minutes after applying to your hair.  Whether you are volumizing, straightening, or curling, the products need time to fully absorb into the strands of your hair for full effect.   

9.  Use a humidifier at night if your hair is particularly dry.  The moisture will keep hair from becoming brittle. 

10.  Tame flyaways with one of these ideas.  Lightly rub a bit of lotion on your hands and then smooth any errant strands.  You can also calm them with a fabric softener sheet.  

These simple tricks won't require you to alter your routines too much but can yield fantastic results.  For more ideas on making your hair your crowning glory, contact us.

xo - Enve

4 Great Ways to Boost Your Hair's Volume in a Snap

Want hair that remains voluminous and rich, and keeps its volume from morning to night? Want to keep that last remaining trace of your morning blowout from deflating into thin air? We got you covered!

Here are 4 simple tricks anyone can do to add a boost of volume to your hair instantly:

Try Dry Shampoo

Dry shampoo can easily add volume to your hair with little to no effort on your part. How? After it's applied not only does it soak up oil your hair doesn't need, it adds some much needed lift to your roots, creating a voluminous look (while cleaning your hair). Simply mist it into your hair and massage it gently into your scalp. Voila! Instant volume.

Pick Up a Curling Iron

Soft, wavy hair will always look more full than thin hair. Grab a medium- or large-barreled curling iron (the bigger the barrel the looser your waves look), and twist your hair in it from about your ear down. Leave out the bottom inch or so (to avoid prom hair), then brush the waves out with a boar-bristle paddle brush.

Try Hairspray on your Roots; Salt Spray on the Rest

Flip your hair over, and mist your roots with a light hold hairspray. For the rest of your hair, mist it with some salt spray from about an arm's length away. The hairspray will add volume to your roots, while the salt spray will texturize and add body to your length. Combined, your hair will look fresh and styled.

Don't Underestimate a Topknot

Not to wear out, rather, to sleep in. Just grab a Scrunchie (retro!), and tie your hair up on the top of your head in a loose bun. This will cause your roots to be pulled up all night long, adding volume throughout the next day, while the bun will create subtle waves.

See. Now wasn't that easy! 

Feel free to contact us about your hair needs. We look forward to helping you find the hair care products that match your busy lifestyle.

xo 

Enve

Mens Hot Hair Looks

Warmer climes are on their way. You'll soon be swapping that turtleneck for a T-shirt, and giving your old winter cut a makeover with men's hot hair looks for the coming season. Whether you just want a few snips or a complete "slice and dice", there's a look that right for you! 

Retaining Length: 3 Reasons Why Your Hair Isn't Growing

Posted on: 7 April 2014

There are a number of reasons why your hair might not be growing. Understand, however, that your hair has indeed grown – unless you are experiencing some kind of extreme malnourishment or other ailments. However, there are certain factors that can contribute to slow hair growth. No matter what type of hair you have been bestowed with, damaged hair will not grow. The only way to fix damaged hair is to have it trimmed off. There are number of leave in products that can mend damaged hair, but the only permanent solution is for it to be cut. Here are the top three culprits to hair that seems not to grow.