Brendan Palmer, hairstylist and consultant at Langaro Lifestyle Centre, shares a few secrets on how to best take care of your hair to make you look and feel great.
With over 20 years of experience in the industry, Brendan Palmer is one of the best colour specialists in South Africa, specialising in fixing hair problems and ensuring fantastic-looking hair every time.
We spent some time with Brendan to find out how to best take care of your hair:
1. Swimming and the sun has damaged my hair this summer– how can I repair the damage?
Repairing any damage to hair is always specific to the individual; the best way of ensuring beautiful, healthy hair is to have a full consultation with a knowledgeable hairstylist; another great start is by using a dynamic shampoo and conditioner.The correct homecare and in-salon treatments will gradually improve any hair condition. I highly recommend Mythic oil Shampoo and masque, also stocked at Langaro at the recommended retail price of R450. These products will add strength and shine to your hair and give it a healthy look and feel.
2. What are generic hair mistakes that age hair the most?
The top three causes of hair damage that I have found in my career:
· Home colouring is one of the worst contributors to damaged hair. Using any chemicals on hair should be done by a professional.
· Using heat styling tools without the proper heat protection product will result in damage.
· Using incorrect combs or brushes will result in mechanical damage to the hair.
3. What advice would you recommend to clients experiencing ageing or greying hair?
The condition of hair, like skin, is directly related to the health of the individual. As we age our body’s ability to absorb nutrients from our diet diminishes, therefore the nutrients to our hair and skin become less. A healthy diet and exercise will help maintain healthy hair, using the correct products on the hair will also negate the effects of external aggressions.I always recommend a healthy, balanced diet, regular exercise and hair supplements.
4. What is the best way to ensure shiny, healthy, volumised hair throughout all of the seasons?
Regular visits to your hair stylist are the best way to ensure great hair all year round. As seasons change, your hair will need different treatment. I recommend visiting the salon at least every second month, ideally every month – I like my clients to book once a month for a minimum of two hours so that I can reassess their needs and maintain their hair in the salon, and also give on-going advice for homecare.
In terms of homecare, using the correct shampoo for your hair and scalp is essential; handling wet hair should always be done carefully as not to cause any damage while the hair is wet, using wide tooth and anti-static combs. Using good heat styling tools like a good hairdryer and an iron with heat adjustment settings and natural fibre brushes are a good way to minimise mechanical damage. Heat protection is an absolute must in terms of protecting the hair; your hairdresser will be able to recommend the correct one for your hair type. I always try to use colours with the least impact on condition, the lowest volume developers and colours without ammonia. Having a treatment in the salon when colouring your hair is one of the best ways to keep hair healthy.
5. What is the next best hair style/trend that I must be looking out for in 2014?
There are a few trends to look out for in 2014.The first is the straight and smooth, polished and shiny, just-trimmed look (being quite popular with our regular salon visitors), as well as some edgy bobs and fringes.
The second is the ‘undone’ look: waves and curls for mostly medium to long lengths, or ‘next day hair’ as I like to call it.
Thirdly, the romantic look: soft texture, loose up-dos, natural movement, messy plaits and a bit of 70’s retro.
Lastly, the sporty look: pony tails and half buns, sleeked back with a bit of texture in the loose hair.
We can also expect to see some hair accessories making a comeback this year. I like to personalise hair styles for the individual, using the trends as inspiration.
For a one-on-one hair consultation with Brendan Palmer, to get a full menu of what Langaro Lifestyle Centre has to offer or to make a booking please visit: www.langaro.com
LANGARO LIFESTYLE CENTRE:
The recently launched Langaro Lifestyle Centre is a place of limitless indulgence offering men and women a lavish city sanctuary of serenity and style.
Wellness treatments include an array of massages, wraps, exotic rituals, maternity care and aesthetics. While beauty offerings encompass everything from hair, nails and make-up, to a personal-styling fashion studio brimming with hand-picked local and international designer pieces.Clients can also enjoy yoga, palates and maternity classes by professional personal trainers in a fully equipped studio opening onto a tranquil courtyard.
Whether you’re looking to relax mind and body, indulge your senses or revamp your style in time for the festive season, Langaro aims to celebrate ‘the ultimate you’.
Langaro is situated in Camps Bay, Cape Town and is open seven days a week.
Summer:
Mon, Tues, Weds, Thurs and Sat: 09:00-19:00
Friday: 09:00-20:00
Sunday: 10:00-17:00
For more information or to make a booking please visit: www.langaro.com
