Last week we talked about how experimenting with your hair is not a problem when you are determined to keep your scalp clean and healthy. However, let’s not evade an important fact that while we got that blond highlights or went a colour change from being original black to red head, in the process the existing hair do get damaged. The only main reason behind this damage is that they are exposed to harsh chemicals like bleach that strip of the natural oil and texture of your homegrown hair locks.

And then, in order to maintain your new look and to eliminate the dryness that comes as a side effect of colouring or highlighting your hair is conditioning. The importance of keeping your hair conditioned is even higher at this stage than before. If you leave treated hair without any conditioning treatment after each wash, you will end up with a dry, damaged look. This will of course get worse if you will use heating equipment’s like hair dryer or straightener.

So what’s the simple way to keep them conditioned, and have a manageable look? An efficient and less time-consuming way is applying conditioner after shampooing your hair. It is non deniable that using the same brand shampoo and conditioner together are way more rewarding and satisfying. There is no crime in using different brand shampoo and conditioner as well, in case you find a fabulous combination that suits your hair texture, then go for it!

Like at present, with humid climate and constant rain, wavy and treated hair need some different level of conditioning in order to tame them. The combination that I have selected is Nioxin system 3, coloured hair shampoo with it’s conditioner when I decide to let my hair down and relax in the weekends. Nioxin is no doubt a good brand, after talking to a lot of people and researching about Nioxin, purchasing them has never been a regret. Nioxin has shown good results after using it straight for the last 6-8 months. Yet on weekdays, something that is more promising than Nioxin conditioner is ‘Osmo deep moisture intensive deep repair mask’

As precisely described in www.allgoods.co.nz, it is a deep nourishing treatment that helps restore moisture and elasticity leaving hair feeling silky, smooth and manageable.

• Intensive hydrating hair treatment mask to restore moisture balance

• Extract of Jojoba adds shine, manageability and smoothes the cuticle

• Patchouli Oil helps to tame frizz and improve the health of the scalp

• Ylang Ylang soothes the hair while controlling excess sebum production

• Moisturises without weighing hair down

Great for using as a weekly treatment for slightly dry hair or every time you shampoo for deep nourishment in dry/brittle hair. OSMO products are not tested on animals. And this is not the only reason why this product leaves a smile on your face, because it actually leaves your treated hair silky smooth and ready to go.

The last pick to complete this hair care regime and to give your fizzy hair the much needed balance when humidity takes over your atmosphere is ‘Kérastase Discipline Keratine Thermique Crème’ You certainly cannot go wrong with this one, as stated in www.adorebeauty.co.nz, this is the perfect pre-styling treatment for those fighting frizz. This heat protectant cream is designed to protect, smooth, and detangle even the unruliest hair. Kérastase’s Thermo-Seal Technology protects from heat up to 180°C.

At the same time, this product smooths the hair with a Morpho-Kératine™ Complex containing Polymers, Ceramides, and Xylose. These ingredients prevent further damage and breakage by strengthening the hair, and work to tame frizz and protect against humidity. This leave in treatment should be applied to the lengths and ends for the best results. If you have heat- or colour-damaged hair that you want to restore to its former glory, look no further than Kérastase Discipline Keratine Thermique Creme for gorgeous results. It ticks all those impossible boxes when it comes to managing unruly, unmanageable hair, leaving you with a pleasant odour thereby adding points in its favour.

-Vritti Parasher