It seems like every other runway model was born with naturally wavy hair that somehow evaded the rest of us. But the problem isn’t just a matter of a few genetically blessed runway glamazons; quite a few celebrities and street style stars seem to have shared in this mythical formula. What is it? In an effort to better understand the maintenance of a gloriously wavy mane, MOJEH.com spoke to Georgei Langhans-Shomba, the Salon Manager at Pastels Salon, and Angel Montague-Sayers, brand ambassador at EIDEAL.
Anya Hindmarch a/w 17
As recommended by Georgei Langhans-Shombe
Curly hair
Curly hair can be difficult to manage if you don’t have the right cut and the right products. You need to manage curls in a sensitive way and nurture and take care of them so they can stay happily in place.
Having the right hair cut is super important so the curls have some stability and also some movement.
Good product choice is also a must, my favourite is the Redken Curvaceous range, which is now alcohol fee, sulfate free and paraben free and is much kinder on curls. Curls tend to generally lack moisture and that is why sulfate free products are important. Sulphates can remove too much of your hair’s natural oils causing more dryness and frizziness, which leads to your hair being unmanageable and incessantly dry.
Product application is mega important. My theory with product application for curls is like sunscreen: It doesn’t work where you don’t apply it! You have to evenly distribute your product throughout your hair; usually in two or three large sections. Run your fingers through to the tips and then gently scrunch curl back into shape.
A good in salon treatment to start with is the Mythic Oil Masque treatment for moisture, as well as a bit of TLC!
Jermey Scott a/w 17
Frizzy hair
A lot of frizzy hair is actually a result of dehydration. Most hair when it is dehydrated becomes unmanageable and coarse to the touch.
Frizzy hair needs some serious moisture so my go to products are Redken’s All Soft and the Frizz Dismiss range, and also Kerastase’s Discipline range.
Depending on each individual client, I complete my diagnosis and then address which products are needed first. More often than not the hair is very dry and therefore I will choose the All Soft range. For hair that can be coarse and wiry to the touch, I would go for the Redken Frizz Dismiss range or Kerastase Discipline range.
A good in salon treatment to get you started is the new Kerastase Fusio Dose, Oleo Fusion Base and Discipline Booster, which is a beautiful combination of moisture and anti-frizz.
Depending on the level of frizz and curl I often use L’Oreal Mythic Oil Cream as a moisturiser before applying my curl product which is often L’Oreal’s Spiral Splendor or Redken’s Rebel.
J.W Anderson a/w 17
As recommended by Angel Montague-Sayers
Straight hair
To create extra lift in the hair, I’d opt for a ‘Botox’ treatment by Amazon Keratin. This will help plump out each individual strand and will also slightly smooth out the texture and enhance shine, creating ‘wash and go’ results for up to five months.
Alternatively you could whizz some of the EIDEAL Geenie irons down each section to help tame any fly-aways. The heat will encourage the smoothness to last longer and because the hair is naturally straight you could use them on a very low heat setting to avoid damage to the hair.
Taming cream is also a must and a product that needs to be massaged into the hair all the way to the very tips and then scrunched back into shape lightly.
