New Year, New Haircare Routine – Top Tips from Our Cardiff Hairdressers
As we step into 2025, social media is buzzing with the “healthy hair era.” But how do you achieve glowing, silky locks in real life? Book an appointment at our Cardiff salons, and our experienced stylists will help you make it happen!
Healthy hair isn’t just about style—it’s about self-care and the confidence that brings. Whether you want to repair damage, maintain a vibrant colour or simply keep your hair in peak condition, we’ve got you covered. Our expert team offers personalised advice to all our guests, and we only use premium hair-care products from Redken. Combined with cutting-edge techniques and support for your home-care routine, we’re here to keep your hair looking and feeling its best.
Book an appointment today by calling your local Michelle Marshall salon and experience the transformative power of professional haircare.
Book online at Rhiwbina or Wyndam Arcade. Your journey to beautiful, healthy hair starts here!
What Does Healthy Hair Look Like?
Healthy hair has a natural shine and a glossy, lustrous appearance. You’ll notice these key signs:
- Strong, soft texture with minimal breakage
- Little to no excessive shedding when brushed
- Elasticity, stretching or bouncing back without breaking
- Smooth strands with clean-cut or tapered tips, free from splits or frizz
- A healthy scalp, free from dandruff, excess oil, or build up of products
When your hair is in top condition, it feels resilient, manageable, and shines with a natural glow—a reflection of your great hair care routine.
What Are the Signs of Unhealthy Hair?
Several factors can damage hair, such as excessive heat, chemical processing, UV rays, chlorine, product build up, and hard water. These can also affect scalp health and make the problem worse.
Signs of unhealthy hair include:
- Lack of volume or body
- Dull, dry, and rough texture
- Tangles easily and feels rough to the touch
- Prone to breakage, shedding, and lack of elasticity
If your hair sounds like this, it’s time to step up your hair care game! Keeping your hair healthy requires consistent care and making the right choices. Here are our top tips for restoring and maintaining healthy hair.
Invest in Professional Hair Care Products
The best way to keep your hair looking its healthiest is by using professional hair care products tailored to your needs. Redken’s salon-quality shampoos, conditioners, and treatments are formulated with advanced ingredients to nourish, repair, and protect your hair from damage and environmental stressors.
Speak to your Michelle Marshall stylist, who will be happy to recommend the perfect Redken products for your hair type. Alternatively, visit our online shop to explore our full range of professional hair care products.
Add a Hair Mask to Your Routine
Boost your hair’s health with a deep-conditioning hair mask. These intensive treatments hydrate and strengthen your strands, thus reducing breakage. They can also tame frizz and static, leaving your hair soft, shiny, and manageable.
Depending on your particular hair concerns, we can recommend specialised masks from Redken that will target hydration, damage repair and rebuild the internal bonds in your hair. One of our favourites is Acidic Bonding Concentrate 5-Minute Liquid Hair Mask, but ask our team for their recommendations after your next appointment.
Repair Damaged Hair with an In-Salon Treatment
For advanced hair care, book an in-salon Acidic Bonding Concentrate treatment. This transformative system repairs hair at a molecular level, restoring strength, elasticity, and resilience. It’s the ultimate solution for damaged hair, leaving it stronger, softer, and visibly healthier.
Healthy Food = Healthy Hair
Great hair starts with a balanced diet. Incorporate foods rich in vitamins, minerals, and proteins, such as salmon, eggs, spinach, and nuts, to promote strong, shiny locks.
Staying hydrated is equally important. Drinking plenty of water will help to keep your scalp healthy and hair hydrated from root to tip. A healthy lifestyle creates hair that’s thicker, shinier, and more resilient.
Be Gentle with Your Hair
Handle your hair with care to keep it strong and healthy:
- Use a wide-toothed comb or detangling brush to avoid breakage.
- Wash hair less frequently and avoid rubbing it with a towel.
- Rinse with cold water to smooth the cuticle and lock in moisture.
- Use Redken’s heat protectant sprays before styling and swimming to prevent damage.
- Avoid tight hairstyles and opt for soft, damage-free hair ties.
Book Regular Trims to Prevent Split Ends
Healthy hair starts with regular trims. Trimming split ends prevents breakage from spreading up the hair shaft, which helps maintain thickness and a polished look.
While regular haircuts can’t speed up hair growth, they prevent damage, allowing your healthier strands to flourish. This is turn can help give the impression of longer hair.
By combining professional care, the right products, and healthy lifestyle choices, you can keep your hair looking its absolute best every day.