Stress-free hair

M. Louis Hair & Nail Salon of Palm Coast

Before Styling:

• After shampooing and conditioning hair, BLOT, do not rub your hair dry. Hair is at its most fragile when it's wet, so gently pat or blot dry with a towel.

• Use a detangler if needed before combing out wet hair. Also, begin combing the hair from the nape of the neck and work your way up versus starting at the roots.

Blow-drying Tips:

• After blotting hair with towel, apply a gel - spray or regular - starting at the base of the head and working through to the ends.

• Begin drying by using your fingers rather than a brush; once the hair is 80% dry, use a round or flat brush to complete the process.

• Start using the brush at the nape of the neck and work from back to front of head.Never "over" dry your hair to a point where it is bone dry.

• Use medium heat setting.

• To achieve more volume/lift, push hair in the opposite direction with your fingers or a brush for a few seconds under blow dryer.

• Avoid any styling products that include alcohol in the ingredients - alcohol plus blow-drying equals hair dehydration.