Bridal beauty: 10 tips for post-wedding haircare

Much effort and time is put into all your pre-wedding beauty prep to look your best on the big day. The hair has to look perfect, not a strand out of place, your make-up game should be flawless so you can float beautifully through the functions, your now-husband by your side. But what about the day after all the celebrations? The morning-after-hair that feels rough, frizzy, dull and dry?

Don't ignore your post-wedding haircare—hair master Savio John Pereira shares his tips to liven up your tresses. And if you want to learn more from the pro, Pereira will be hosting a masterclass at the Vogue Wedding Show 2015.

1. Before any kind of styling, use a heat protectant spray or a smoothening cream—Pereira suggests Moroccan Oil to protect your hair, settle frizz and add shine.

2. For straight, life less hair: Use a sulfate-free shampoo and conditioner, like TIGI S Factor Diamond Dreams that contains pearl extracts and follow it up with a serum.

3. For frizzy hair: Look for conditioners that are specifically for dry/frizzy hair. These are generally thicker and are made to somewhat weight the hair down and smoothen the cuticle.

4. For dry hair: Comb the conditioner through, with a wide-toothed comb, in the shower and rinse. Avoid frequent shampooing so the natural oils don't strip off the hair—twice a week is good enough.

5. For damaged hair: Spray a power dose ampule into the hair and emulsify. Deep condition using a masque—they have a mud-like texture and are meant to be left on the shaft for a few  minutes to half an hour. Wrap a hot towel around your head to get the full benefits of deep conditioning.

6. For curly hair: Curls must be conditioned regularly. Use a moisturizing conditioner or masque with silicone in it. Avoid silicone products as they may smooth down the cuticle, making curly hair appear smoother and glossy, but in the long run it blocks the hair shaft from retaining moisture. Always keep a leave-in conditioner handy and go for regular hair conditioning treatments—at least twice a week.

7. Do not use products with a high alcohol concentration since alcohol is drying. Instead use products that contain low or no alcohol.

8. To find which products work best for you, you may have to experiment. Once you find what works, stick with it. If a drugstore brand works better for you than a high-end salon brand, stick with the drugstore brand. Just because it’s more expensive doesn’t necessarily mean it’s the best for you. 

9. If your hair is damaged beyond repair due to excessive chemical treatments, the only way to achieve healthy hair is to cut the damaged portion off. 

10. Home remedies: Beer works as a great hair mask. Mix it with egg yolk and apply from roots to ends, and retain for some time. Then wash off with a regular mild shampoo. Both these substances add shine and volume to your hair. Indulge in a hot oil treatment at least once a week, using moisturizing oils like coconut, argan, rosemary etc.

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