01/8Here’s what the best hairstylists in Hollywood have to say about haircare

Here’s what the best hairstylists in Hollywood have to say about haircare

Between consistent cuts, expensive hair masks, and minimal hot tools, it’s hard to keep up with all the rules required for flawless locks. If there’s anyone who truly knows hair and exactly what it needs and how to work with it, it’s Hollywood’s top stylists. And today, we have brought you haircare tips from them that will make taking care of your locks feel like a breeze. Here are haircare tips dished out by some of Hollywood’s best hairstylists...

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02/8Use the right brushes

Use the right brushes

Stylist, Charles Baker Strahan makes a case for keeping a haircare tool-kit of sorts so you can handle your strands properly no matter the circumstances. "Different brushes are designed to provide different functions," Strahan told a leading women’s magazine. "Boar-bristle brushes enhance smoothness by polishing the cuticle layer. There are also wet brushes with soft bristles and flexible pads to gently detangle wet hair more quickly. Paddle brushes are designed to detangle long hair, and Denman brushes are great for anti-static and provide good tension for optimal styling."

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03/8Blast out your dry shampoo

Blast out your dry shampoo

Olivia Munn’s hairstylist, Christian Wood said, “Everyone uses dry shampoo, but very few apply it properly. Apply thoroughly at the roots then blast (it) out with a dryer. Most people rub it into the hair and leave it, but you need to remove the product to get rid of excess dirt and oils.”

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04/8Use hair masks before working out

Use hair masks before working out

“Did you know the salt from your sweat can actually dry out your hair? If you apply (a mask) before your workout, the ingredients push moisture into your strands and seal it in before the salt has a chance to dry your hair out,” Jen Atkin, celebrity hairstylist said. “The heat from your workout will allow the mask the work deeper, then all you have to do is rinse and go!” Jen added.

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05/8Style your bangs straight out of the shower

Style your bangs straight out of the shower

Celebrity hairstylist, Sarah Potema said, "When styling bangs, you have to do it right out of the shower." She recommended using a little mousse then lightly blow-drying them with the nozzle aimed downward. To finish them off, pin them to one side for a few minutes using a clip and a tissue to avoid creasing, then switch to the other side. “This gives your bangs the perfect amount of movement and natural bend,” she added.

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06/8Don’t use shampoo so often

Don’t use shampoo so often

Reese Witherspoon’s hairstylist, Cervando Maldonado said, “If you can, the least amount of days is every other day.” The process dries out your hair, making it hard to achieve shiny, moisturised strands. Instead, Cervando recommends using a little dry shampoo or going for a chic low-pony on days you’re feeling a little greasy.

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07/8Don’t use conditioner on your scalp

Don’t use conditioner on your scalp

Mark Townsend, celebrity hairstylist to the likes of Dakota Johnson said, “You should actually only work it in up to three to four inches away from your scalp, which helps prevent the conditioner from weighing down your hair. As for your scalp, it has natural oils that will keep it properly hydrated.”

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08/8Always hold your curling iron horizontally

Always hold your curling iron horizontally

Harry Josh, stylist to the likes of Gwyneth Paltrow and Miranda Kerr said, “When you wave your hair vertically around the iron, you end up with a big Farrah Fawcett-type style when you really want Victoria’s Secret waves.”
Well, now you know hacks to getting celebrity-like perfect locks.

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