With the weather warming up, it is time to get rid of beanies and get your hair glow back and get edgy on those dry winter edges. Get It magazine sat down with the founders of Love Your Hair Salon, Roberto and Caroline Groats, for some tips on restoring your crown this season! Roberto has styled local favourites such as Wayde van Niekerk and Prince Kaybee, amongst other well-known locals.
Is it worth spending a lot of money on shampoo and conditioner?
According to Roberto the consumer saves a lot of money by buying salon products. He advises that you purchase hair products from reputable brands such as Davines, L’Oreal or Wella, “for the mere fact that their salon products are not mass produced and they [the brands] do not compromise on their products,” he explains.
What are some of the myths around colouring your hair?
“Colouring your hair with artificial colouring agents does have a negative effect on the hair’s outcome, hence it is important to pair a quality colour shampoo, conditioner and mask that is specifically made to protect and restore the hair to its natural condition. Clients tend to say the hair bleach damages their hair but bleaches, in particular our colours [dye], have improved and contain bonding agents that treat the hair,” says Roberto.
What are the most common mistakes around colouring your hair?
For Roberto, it is crucial to consult a professional hairdresser who would have completed a thorough consultation to determine the condition of the client’s hair and formulate the hair colour for the best outcome.”
“Any hair type needs to be healthy before a colour,” he adds.
What is the best, serum or hair oil?
“We [Love Your Hair] recommend Davines OI Oil or serum. Any product that is natural or organic is good. A good performance hair oil that actually enters the hair cuticle and works from the inside out is considered as good. The market is consumed with too many options. Silicone base products tend to give shine for the outer appearance that last temporarily and makes the hair greasy. Organic oil or natural oils would efficiently feed the hair for what is needed.”
To chop or not to chop?
“Yes, you have to stay trendy and up to date with a haircut. Find yourself a hairstylist that would chop your hair in such a way that you have more than 2 or 3 styling choices you can wear your hair in. Creative and texturising cutting is the way to go!”
How often should you cut your hair?
Roberto advises that every 3 to 4 weeks for short hair and 2 to 3 months for medium to longer hair. “There is a myth that cutting your hair quite often is preventing it from growing but that is not true. Bespoke hairstyles grow out very quickly and returning to a salon more often helps the stylist stay consistent,” he says.
Any hacks for waking up with better hair?
“It is important to blow dry your hair more often. Blow drying your hair keeps the hair in shape and a good blow dry can keep the hair intact for a solid 3 days to a week.
DON’ T SLEEP WITH A PONYTAIL. Do not sleep with wet hair, dry your hair after taking a shower at night and sleep with a hair cover if possible.”
Love Your Hair’s five tips on how to get your bounce/shine back for the warmer days?
1) Invest in a moisturising shampoo or leave-in conditioner, serum, oil or mask.
2) Remember to use a heat protector before flat-ironing your hair.
3) Stay hydrated and eat healthy.
4) Ask your salon for a good old head massage.
5) Put effort into finding the suitable styling aid. If necessary, use more than one.
Advice from the pro!
“Having travelled a bit we have discovered that certain products are more suitable for certain climates. For example, the clients staying at the coastal areas will use a different product than clients staying inner state. Buy products or ask your hairdresser to recommend a product that will give your more results based on the climate or province you stay in. People from Bloemfontein will appreciate anything with regards to keeping their hair moist and hydrated,” says Roberto.
Compiled and shot by Gypseenia Lion
