HOW TO PROVIDE HAIR WITH A LUXE, VELVET FEEL
Throughout the winter months we all worry about our hair becoming dry and brittle and for winter 2022/2023 this will be a concern more than ever, with luxe, velvet feeling, soft and silk to the touch being one of the key trends for the season.
Super healthy looking and feeling hair has always been lust after but with sleek hairstyles becoming increasingly popular year after year, these free from frizz and flyaways looks with optimum shine will continue to be lust after as we head into 2023.
But how can we achieve that velvety feel?
For those with darker hair shades and redheads, a semi-permanent tint/glossing is a great way to give your hair optimum shine and vibrancy or alternatively a toner which you can get in the salon in-between your hair colour tints to keep your hair colour refreshed and shiny.
If you want to add depth to your hair and don’t want to keep it an all over block colour, getting caramel highlights is a great way to add further shine and movement to your hair.
For blondes, it’s a must that you ask your hairdresser to include a service like Schwarzkopf Fibreplex within your colour to keep your hair strong and healthy during the colour process and you should also book into the salon for a toner between colour appointments to keep your blonde hue looking glossy and free from brassiness. Another way for blondes to achieve this look is by asking your hairdresser to add adding subtle glimmers of golden blonde tones throughout your hair. This can add a reflective hue to the hair, as well as breaking up the blonde and giving it more shine.
The cut is also essential when it comes to providing hair with a velvet feel. There’s nothing worse than having straggly hair and you should have your hair cut blunt to enhance the colour of your hair, give the appearance of thickness and to ensure your hair is free from any split ends and is more manageable. Booking in for a cut around every 8 weeks is a must to ensure your hair stays feeling soft and smooth and free from tangles.
When it comes to styling, always use a hairdryer with a nozzle and a large paddle brush to smooth your hair down and follow by straightening over for added smoothness and shine.
What about aftercare?
Aftercare is essential when trying to achieve velvety, silk to the touch hair! Firstly, always use a professional shampoo and conditioner that states it’s for adding moisture to the hair or for achieving smoothness and shine. One of my favourite duos is the Schwarzkopf BC Bonacure Keratin Smooth Perfect Micellar Shampoo & Conditioner.
A mask should also be used every couple of washes to ensure your hair is getting the moisture that it needs. Apply your mask throughout your hair, rinse and then follow up with a very small amount of conditioner before rinsing again. The mask will open the hair’s cuticle and a conditioner should be used to help seal it shut again and retain that added moisture.
A leave in detangler/conditioning spray is another one of my must haves for velvety soft hair. It will give your hair an extra surge of moisture and shine whilst also making it easier to comb through. One of my favourites is the Schwarzkopf BC Bonacure Moisture Kick Spray Conditioner.
Lastly, an oil or a serum is the final product I would recommend to achieve the luxe, velvet hair feel. This can be used on damp and/or dry hair to seal split ends and get rid of frizz and flyaways whilst also giving hair even more hydration and a glossy finish. I love the Schwarzkopf Professional BC Bonacure Frizz Away Smoothing Oil.
