The most common everyday mistakes that are ruining your hair.

Hey Guys, me again.
Now i know i have been a bit slack and i haven’t uploaded a blog post in the last couple of weeks, however between salon reno’s, new summer accessories drop and the introduction of our Vera Wynter Design’s i have struggled to stop and take time to think of a topic to write about.
Please if there is anything you would like more info on, or want to read about please let either the girls or myself know.
After all these blogs are to educate you guys- our clientele

So here is a few of in my opinion, the most commonly made mistakes which have the potential to wreak havoc on your hair goals!
Let me know what you think, drop a comment below


You are not washing thoroughly enough.

If you're short on time, it's so easy to just hop in and out of the shower without giving your routine much thought.
But not washing thoroughly enough leads to missing spots altogether and product still left behind.

Make sure to evenly distribute shampoo and conditioner.
Shampooing twice, Squeeze the product into your palms, then use your fingers to work it from your scalp to the ends.
Make sure when you condition you don’t apply any product to the roots or scalp

Rinse until you don't feel any residue to ensure that it's totally clean, preventing further product buildup after your shower.

You are brushing your strands while they are still wet.

Wet hair is extremely weak and therefore more vulnerable to breakage than dry hair, so tugging at your hair with a brush post-shower to de-tangle is one of the worst things you can do.

Waiting as long as you can to work through those tangles (and also using a high-quality hair brush when you do) is a good idea for all hair types, even if it requires a little more extra patience.

Try using our newest Ataraxia The Label comb after applying conditioner to tackle the knots, equipped with a hook our comb is the perfect addition to any shampoo/shower routine.
(YES, we are releasing a new comb in the coming days)



You sleep on wet hair.
This is almost assured to cause you frizz.

If you prefer to wash just before bed or simply don't have any other time during your day, sorry honey but I have some bad news for you. Sleeping on wet strands leaves them more prone to friction which in turn leaves the hair more prone to frizzies, tangles, and knots.

Though it's understandably so easy to take a soothing hot shower or bath and climb right into bed, you really should give locks enough time to air dry, or style them accordingly before letting that head hit the pillow.

Waking up with frizz will just mean more A.M. styling time, so you will ultimately save yourself time and precious z's by going to bed with dry hair. You can also buy a satin pillowcase, which not only feels super luxurious, but causes less friction on your mane as you toss and turn through the night.
Satin pillowcases are also a great idea for your littlies as their hair is a lot finer and more prone to tangles.
(Keep an eye out for what new Vera Wynter Design’s we have launching)

You are not thoroughly drying your hair.

We know, we tell you almost every chance we get that committing the mortal sin of blow-drying too quickly and using the high heat settings can cause some scary long-term effects on your locks, but the opposite is also true: Skimping on the drying time is equally as bad for your hair

When you blow dry and leave hair damp, you are giving it a one-way ticket to frizzville as the hair becomes exposed to the elements when you walk out the door.

And if your hair is not fully, completely, 110% dry before you straighten or curl it, you are putting it at serious risk for breakage. Ever heard that sizzle when you use a hot tool on wet hair? Well, Ironing wet hair causes the moisture to burst out in little steam explosions. This causes a bubbling and buckling of the cuticle that appear as tiny hair blisters under magnification.
Gross huh!


You skip Heat and Sun Protection

Any Stylist will tell you that no matter how often you style with hot tools, you absolutely have to protect your hair first by using a heat protecting spray or cream.

It is like not using an oven mitt to pull something out of the oven.
You wouldn’t try that would you? so don't use your beloved blow dryer without protecting your strands first. It will help cut down on damage and frying, while also keeping your mane soft and polished looking.

And if you are spending any amount of time in the sun, you should also use a sun protective spray. The same way that you should protect your skin from the sun's harmful rays, you also need to protect your scalp and strands, too. Wearing a hat helps, and coating tresses with a spray designed for sun exposure will also prevent colour from fading and hair from drying out.


You are using the wrong products for your hair type.

This one takes some trial and error, but it's worth it.
 Purchase samples or trial sizes when you can, and be sure to choose products based on your hair's needs.

Listen to your stylist and their product recommendations. Your stylist has a deeper and wider understanding of what your hair is missing.


You are styling in a tight Bun or Pony EVERYDAY

For those of us who are constantly on the go (yes, I am guilty of this too)
Ponytails and top knots often save us hours of styling time, giving us a polished look without hot tools and tons of product. But wearing your hair in the same way every day is bad for your hair and a leading cause in breakage along your hairline and mid-shaft.

Hair ties, as convenient as they are, can lead to breakage, flyaways, and frizz, which isn't great for the long-term health of your hair. Give locks a break as often as you can to protect your scalp from unnecessary stress and tightness.