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Grow, Grow, Grow Your Hair!

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Unfortunately there’s no magic pill or potion that will transform your hair into a ‘mermaidey’ masterpiece overnight but with some dedication and a few tips even the stubbornest hair can grow. The biggest hurdle is the having the patience to let your hair do it’s thing. Hair grows anywhere from ¼ to ½ an inch a month so it can definitely be a bit of a waiting game. Below are some of the easiest tips to implement when looking to grow your hair incredibly long:

  1. Lay Down the Brush: Many women obsessively brush their hair to rid it of tangles and knots, which can cause a large amount of breakage. The important tip here is looking to brush your hair from the ends up instead of starting at the root. By starting at the ends you’re able to rid hair of tangles and also do it more gently to prevent breakage.

  1. Scissors are Your Best Friend: It may seem counter intuitive but regular trims are actually one of the best things when it comes to growing your hair. According to Cosmopolitan “Although getting regular trims to snip splits won’t make your hair actually grow faster, it will keep tips looking healthy and prevent splits from working their way up strands, requiring you to chop hair off more often, (source).” Getting a tiny trim (we’re talking an 1/8th of an inch) off every 10-12 weeks will prevent split ends from starting in the first place.
  2. Apply an Oil or Mask Weekly: Hair is several years old by the time it’s past shoulder length making some extra love important to keep it happy and healthy as the rest. By using an oil treatment before shampooing residue is left aiding in healthy scalp and overall hair. Leaving some of Davine’s Oi Oil on the hair for 10 minutes before shampooing acts like a treatment that is sealed into the hair.

  1. Sleep on Satin: Cotton pillowcases can actually lead to breakage and the friction can rough up the hair shaft. “Cotton is actually not the ideal consistency you want when trying to grow your hair, (source).” By choosing a satin or sateen pillowcase you’ll wake up with fewer tangles.
  2. Wash Your Hair Less: Washing your hair everyday can be one of the worst culprits for inhibiting hair growth. The use of harsh detergents in conventional shampoos can lead to stripping of the essential oils leaving hair dry and frizzy. “Only wash your hair 2-3 times per week, and don’t feel weird about it – you’re doing your hair a huge favor!  Remember, less is more.” Using a gentle shampoo like DEDE by Davines is a great option as it won’t strip away oils but still leave you feeling cleansed and refreshed.

Now that you ‘re equipped with some tips paying a visit to DesignHouse can help you further. Whether you need a trim or are looking for some ways to style your hair in the awkward growing out phase we’re your people!

Thinking of a New Hairstyle? Here’s the Long to Short of It

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Sometimes you just need a change. With fall in full swing, and the nights getting longer, it can make you feel like you need to do something different, something exciting. Maybe you want a bold, fresh look? Or a new start? One way to have some change is to go from long hair to short hair.

Whatever reason you have for wanting to cut your hair, it can be a rejuvenating experience. It’s also a commitment, so knowing what to expect when you cut your hair short  is important to make sure you’re certain, and then you can dive into something new with confidence.

Fresh Look

Will people recognize you with the new hair cut? Not only do you get to explore another range of style options with this fresh look, but also reveal more of your face, which could feel different in how you present yourself to the world. Ok, you’re ready to rock it, but it’s still change, so there are things to consider before making the choice to cut your hair.

Compared to long hair, short hair is easier to wash and dry, and it uses less hair product. Yet short hair does require more styling than long hair, which can have a more relaxed styling routine (like ponytails and messy buns). Short hair also needs regular appointments to keep the shape of the style, or, if you decide that it isn’t for you, to grow it out again.

How would short hair look on you? Which style should you get? Consider face shape and hair texture to see if short hair would suit you, but the truth is that it’s your hair, so do what you want! There are lots of pictures to get ideas of styles and trends. Having a clear picture of what you want will help you and your stylist to achieve your vision.

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New Start

Does your hair need a reboot? If you feel that your hair is distressed and damaged beyond the point of return, it could be time for a new start. By cutting it in steps, it’ll make the length transition gradual and easier to accept. Or, you can be brave and just say, “chop it off!”

If you decide to cut your long hair short in one step, consider donating it to the Cancer Society to help people who have lost hair as a result of treatment. Hair donated to make wigs needs to be at least 8 inches (20.32 cm) in length, cut above a ponytail, and not chemically treated.

Until the scissors make the first cut, you might not realize how attached you are to your long locks. Be prepared for mixed emotions. There may be memories associated with it, especially the time it took for your hair to grow. Sometimes this is exactly why people want to cut it– to symbolically let go of the past and begin again. The anticipation of freshly cut, super healthy hair, and having a whole new world of style to explore (and new memories to make) can be very exciting and uplifting.

Cutting your hair is a personal choice and it can be a refreshing change. No matter what anyone says, remember that it’s your hair. Think it over, and if it feels good, go for it!

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