Do something good for your hair and massage your scalp at least twice a week. Making gentle circular movements with your fingertips stimulates circulation, which in turn promotes growth in the hair roots. Try the following: Spread out your hands and place fingertips on the scalp. Massage using circular movements, from the forehead towards the back to the neck and back. Or tap the scalp lightly with your fingertips over the entire head, just as you would impatiently tap on a tabletop your fingers.
“Egg-straordinary” benefits for your hair
Eggs are a delicious ingredient in many dishes. They not only taste good, but are also good for your hair! Try this home treatment for dry or stressed hair as an alternative to shampoos and conditioners you can buy in stores: Mix an egg yolk with a bit of olive oil and apply to hair. Let the mixture take effect for a few minutes, then rinse thoroughly. Your hair will once again look shiny and healthy.
Blow drying tips from Holger Bartels
It’s time for you to buy a new dryer – either the old one broke or you’d simply like to try out a newer model. You stand before a rack practically bursting with a huge assortment of the latest hair dryers, and there’s only one question: Which one should I choose? There are a few factors to take into account before buying a new blow dryer. Holger Bartels, master hairdresser and director of the Schwarzkopf Hair Studio in Hamburg, reveals his tips for choosing a model that is right for you.
Highlights are not only a current trend, but they also bring fullness to fine hair. Brighten up your natural hair color with blonde highlights (e.g. from Schwarzkopf Brilliance). Your hair will not only look fresher and more revitalized, but the blonde shades will give you more volume!
Angel for a day: Get beautiful curls with micro braids
Would you like to transform your straight hair into luscious curls? Or swap your soft waves for a crimped look? Become an angel for a day – well, at least optically speaking – with this braiding technique: Wash at least shoulder length hair and towel dry. Wrap strands into thin braids and let dry overnight. Remove braids in the morning and comb through carefully with a wide toothed comb. Spray entire style with hairspray (e.g. from Taft) for a long lasting waves. Our tip for additional hold: Apply styling mousse before braiding.
Tips for easier styling
· Hair should only be somewhat damp before styling. The critical point is the transition from wet to dry – then hair will do whatever you wish.
· Begin with the contours. After all, these are the parts which can be seen.
· First blow dry hair on top, then the hair underneath. Picture your head as a large diamond. Here too, the most visible section of your hair is most important!
