How-Tos, Questions & Expert Advice

Bleach strips your hair's protein structure. Use a bond-building treatment like Olaplex No.3 weekly, followed by a rich mask like Kérastase Resistance. Avoid heat styling for 2 weeks post-bleach.

You can't repair split ends permanently, but you can seal them temporarily with products like Redken Extreme Anti-Snap or Kevin Murphy Repair.Me. Trim every 8-10 weeks to prevent them traveling up the hair shaft.

Your hair lacks moisture and elasticity. Start with a protein treatment like K18 or Olaplex, use a hydrating mask twice weekly, and always detangle on damp hair with a wide-tooth comb and leave-in conditioner.

Blonde hair oxidizes from heat, minerals in water, and UV exposure. Use a purple shampoo like Milk Shake Icy Blond or Redken Color Extend Blondage weekly to neutralize yellow tones. Limit heat styling to 180°C max.

Wash with sulfate-free color-safe shampoo (like Pureology Hydrate), use cool water, limit washing to 2-3 times weekly, and apply a UV-protectant spray before sun exposure.

Frizz is caused by dehydration and humidity. Your hair is trying to absorb moisture from the air. Apply a smoothing serum or oil to damp hair before heat styling to seal the cuticle, use lower heat settings, and sleep on a silk or satin pillowcase to reduce friction overnight.

Apply products to soaking wet hair (not damp) using the "praying hands" method to smooth product down the hair shaft. Scrunch gently with a microfiber towel or cotton t-shirt, then air dry or use a diffuser on low heat. Never touch your hair while it's drying - this breaks the curl pattern.

Not necessarily. Dry scalp produces small white flakes and feels tight, while dandruff creates larger yellowish flakes and feels oily. For dry scalp, reduce washing frequency and use gentle, moisturizing products. For dandruff, use a medicated shampoo with zinc pyrithione or salicylic acid 2-3 times weekly.

Heat damage is permanent because it alters your hair's structure. However, you can improve its appearance with bond-repair treatments, regular protein masks, and trimming damaged ends. Going forward, always use heat protectant spray and keep styling tools below 180°C.

Your hair is likely breaking at that length faster than it grows. Hair grows about 1cm per month, but damage causes breakage. Focus on scalp health with regular massage, trim split ends every 8-10 weeks, minimize heat styling, and protect hair while sleeping with a silk pillowcase or loose braid.

Blow dry your hair upside down to create root lift, use a round brush to add volume at the crown, and avoid heavy oils or serums that weigh hair down. Add texture with sea salt spray or dry shampoo for grip and fullness. Consider layered cuts to create the illusion of thickness.