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Wes Anderson has an obsessive, systematic repetition of stylistic choices. He’s perfect for this TikTok meme

<p><a href="https://theconversation.com/profiles/alex-munt-1380279">Alex Munt</a>, <em><a href="https://theconversation.com/institutions/university-of-technology-sydney-936">University of Technology Sydney</a></em></p> <p>Iconoclastic film director Wes Anderson <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sdt0oam6O1o">says of his films</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p>I always feel like any character from one of my movies could walk into another one of the movies and be at home there.</p> </blockquote> <p>With the premiere of <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9FXCSXuGTF4">Asteroid City</a> at the 2023 Cannes Film Festival next week, fans have been doing just that – walking themselves into faux Anderson movies.</p> <p>TikTokers are creatively “Wes-Andersonifying” their everyday lives: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@keithafadi/video/7221582114880294150">at lunch</a>, <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@taramilktea/video/7226286920093977857?q=wes%20anderson%20challenge&amp;t=1683337148719">at the hotel pool</a> or <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@hilakleinh3/video/7225644281799691563?q=wes%20anderson%20challenge&amp;t=1683337148719">at the bookstore</a>. The TikToks are all set to a score by Alexandre Desplat from The French Dispatch (2021).</p> <p><iframe id="tc-infographic-855" class="tc-infographic" style="border: none;" src="https://cdn.theconversation.com/infographics/855/b970b886fa15cd22f469e5441d15262ddaa1d2c8/site/index.html" width="100%" height="400px" frameborder="0"></iframe></p> <p>It’s fun to see Anderson’s film style rolled out across diverse cultural and geographic borders. This syncs with the filmmaker’s affinity for global cinema. He draws inspiration from the films of Yasujirō Ozu, Satyajit Ray, Jean Renoir, Jean-Luc Godard, Francois Truffaut and Jacques Rivette – to name just a few.</p> <p>For Tiktok’s Anderson fans, here’s a “<a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@andyyongfilms/video/7227440401572039938">How To</a>” by @andyyongfilms which shows a recipe for the film style: a title card (Futura font, with typewriter effect), symmetrical compositions, bright coloured or pastel outfits, retro props, an overhead shot plus a “<a href="https://www.studiobinder.com/blog/swish-pan-whip-pan-definition-film/">whip-pan</a>” camera movement. A few of the TikToks are highly polished, clearly from creators with a film education, such as <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@qmike/video/7223410519741418757">The British Dispatch</a>.</p> <p><iframe id="tc-infographic-856" class="tc-infographic" style="border: none;" src="https://cdn.theconversation.com/infographics/856/3ed36e627f542ded4bb2f6244eb11b5a4b4a1626/site/index.html" width="100%" height="400px" frameborder="0"></iframe></p> <h2>Reimagining a film style</h2> <p>The Anderson-inspired TikToks are playful ruminations on the question of “film style” today. Stanley Kubrick once said a film director is a “<a href="https://craigberry93.medium.com/stanley-kubrick-at-the-design-museum-4e79b3c11af9">taste machine</a>”, which Anderson revels in to excess.</p> <p>Symmetry within the frame is perhaps the most obvious element of the Anderson film style and one easy to replicate in the TikToks. With an obsessive devotion to staging scenes in symmetry, Anderson breaks the “<a href="https://www.studiobinder.com/blog/what-is-the-rule-of-thirds/">rule of thirds</a>” for visual composition. In contrast, he pins his actors dead centre as shown in this <a href="https://vimeo.com/89302848">video essay</a> by Kogonada.</p> <figure><iframe src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/89302848" width="500" height="281" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe></figure> <p>Working with his regular cinematographer Robert Yeoman, Anderson uses planar compositions to create graphic cinema which shares an affinity with illustration and painting.</p> <p>His “planar” approach to staging means the camera remains perpendicular to the subject, which the rapid whip-pan camera movements maintain <em>within</em> a shot. Anderson stages his actors across the frame – like garments on a clothesline – and in depth. You can see this in the image from Asteroid City above.</p> <p>This staging style is a departure from the mainstream visual style of film and television today which situates the camera at oblique angles to the actors, enhancing the layers of foreground, midground and background – closer to the way we see and experience the world.</p> <p><iframe id="tc-infographic-857" class="tc-infographic" style="border: none;" src="https://cdn.theconversation.com/infographics/857/4a449631c65d123c2342e08df14cd09f3b6d79a4/site/index.html" width="100%" height="400px" frameborder="0"></iframe></p> <p>In contrast, Anderson’s approach calls out the artificiality of cinema. He recalls historical film styles from early cinema theatricality to the pop-art cinema of the late 1960s, for example in the films of the late Jean-Luc Godard.</p> <p>Colour is another aspect of Wes Anderson’s visual style, which spills across the TikToks. Like a handful of directors today, he still shoots on film (16mm and 35mm) but now uses digital tools to <a href="https://musicbed.com/articles/filmmaking/cinematography/robert-yeoman-asc-on-shooting-wes-andersons-the-french-dispatch">grade the colour</a> of the images. The Euro-pastels from The Grand Budapest Hotel resurface in American shades for Asteroid City.</p> <p><iframe id="tc-infographic-858" class="tc-infographic" style="border: none;" src="https://cdn.theconversation.com/infographics/858/d333cb73c1d0b0fdb4ca1f8d48313a013754f2ec/site/index.html" width="100%" height="400px" frameborder="0"></iframe></p> <h2>Where to next?</h2> <p>As a system in and of itself, the film style of Anderson is ripe for TikTok due to its boldness, clarity and repetition of techniques.</p> <p>Film style operates at the level of the shot. We might recall signature shots such as Hitchcock’s “vertigo effect” (where the camera lens zooms into a subject as the camera moves away), Scorsese’s tracking shots, Nolan’s close-up shots of hands or Tarantino’s point-of-view shots from inside a car boot.</p> <p>But these are isolated shots rather than Anderson’s obsessive, systematic repetition of stylistic choices within each film and across his oeuvre. On TikTok some shots are easier to craft that others, as @astonmartinf1 details in his <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@jllacar/video/7226811816553270571?q=wes%20anderson%20challenge&amp;t=1683337148719">analysis</a> of the Wes Anderson Trend, noting the omission of camera movement in many of the videos which is a defining aspect of his film style proper.</p> <p><iframe id="tc-infographic-859" class="tc-infographic" style="border: none;" src="https://cdn.theconversation.com/infographics/859/f9767494a7a94dd0475e121fc36513afcc110279/site/index.html" width="100%" height="400px" frameborder="0"></iframe></p> <p>In filmmaking, moving the camera is often expensive, separating the amateur from the professional. Anderson’s tracking shots are only feasible within an industrial filmmaking process. While the TikToks may be highly creative, they are made with slim resources a world away from the film budgets of Anderson, who enjoys Medici-like support <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/reliable-source/wp/2015/01/23/mysterious-d-c-mogul-steve-rales-is-behind-oscar-nominated-pic/">from US billionaire Steven Rales</a>.</p> <p>Saying this, there are other aspects of the Wes Anderson style the TikToks could hijack on a budget, such as playfulness with the image aspect ratio and slow-motion photography. Aspect ratio is the relationship between the width and height of an image. TikTok is 9:16, an inverted ratio to our widescreen TVs.</p> <p>As part of his film style, Anderson uses the Classical Hollywood ratio of 4:3 seen in <a href="https://youtu.be/dvubfl-qeC8">The French Dispatch</a>. Both ratios are designed for people (all those selfies) over landscapes, so creative opportunities here for TikTokers.</p> <figure><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/dvubfl-qeC8?wmode=transparent&amp;start=0" width="440" height="260" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe></figure> <p>Anderson is also a fan of <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yRGqeHIItY8">slow-motion</a> to accentuate key dramatic moments in his films. Today’s smartphones shoot “slo-mo” well, and using TikTok and other basic editing apps the user can apply speed effects to their footage.</p> <figure><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/yRGqeHIItY8?wmode=transparent&amp;start=0" width="440" height="260" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe></figure> <p>And as generative AI representations of film style wash across social media there’s a new set of questions altogether. Here’s <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CqxBkJnvPRa/?igshid=MDJmNzVkMjY%3D">Harry Potter as directed by Wes Anderson</a> created by @panoramachannel with AI software Midjourney. But that’s another conversation.<!-- End of code. If you don't see any code above, please get new code from the Advanced tab after you click the republish button. The page counter does not collect any personal data. More info: https://theconversation.com/republishing-guidelines --></p> <p><em><a href="https://theconversation.com/profiles/alex-munt-1380279">Alex Munt</a>, Associate Professor, Media Arts &amp; Production, <a href="https://theconversation.com/institutions/university-of-technology-sydney-936">University of Technology Sydney</a></em></p> <p><em>This article is republished from <a href="https://theconversation.com">The Conversation</a> under a Creative Commons license. Read the <a href="https://theconversation.com/wes-anderson-has-an-obsessive-systematic-repetition-of-stylistic-choices-hes-perfect-for-this-tiktok-meme-204803">original article</a>.</em></p> <p><em>Images: Searchlight Pictures</em></p>

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Stylist’s top tips for the fashion fearful

<p dir="ltr">Whether you enjoy fully committing to the art of dressing up or prefer just to throw on the first things you can find, knowing a few basic tips and tricks can make all the difference. </p> <p dir="ltr">And luckily, personal stylist Natalie Baker has revealed to <em>MammaMia</em>’s Laura Jackel her 6 best pieces of advice for those hoping to level up their wardrobe without spending a fortune. </p> <ol> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><strong>Have fun with colour, but don’t turn your back on black </strong></p> </li> </ol> <p dir="ltr">Many people can be unsure about dipping into the wild world of colour when selecting pieces to wear, but as Natalie explained, they ultimately come to love it when they try on certain combinations - be those seasonal colours, or simply palettes they might not have considered otherwise. </p> <p dir="ltr">And, according to Natalie, wearing some colour has an unexpected benefit, as “wearing a colour that's not black, close to your face, is also much more flattering for mature skin.”</p> <p dir="ltr">For those who have a difficult time stepping away from black, Natalie suggests trying other neutral tones such as navy, grey, and camel. </p> <p dir="ltr">“It doesn’t mean you can’t wear black,” she assured, “but maybe pair your black blazer with a white or light coloured cami or t-shirt and jewellery to help light up the face."  </p> <ol start="2"> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><strong>Invest in classics</strong></p> </li> </ol> <p dir="ltr">While trends can be fun - for a while - Natalie stressed the importance of well tailored classics. She suggested purchasing the “best your budget can afford”, as a flattering style will never go out of date. </p> <p dir="ltr">“A quality suit is great as it can be styled up or down and used as separates,” she explained. “A good pair of jeans and some basic tops to wear over and over really make up the basis of any wardrobe.”</p> <p dir="ltr">For those who would like to have a little more fun with their look, or who love to embrace a fad, she recommended adding a trendy accessory, or a splash of popular colour to suit your needs. </p> <ol start="3"> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><strong>Don’t be so hard on yourself </strong></p> </li> </ol> <p dir="ltr">Natalie opened up about her experience in guiding people over the age of 40 who lack self-confidence, or don’t know how to embrace their bodies after the changes life has brought their way. She explained that, in these cases, she helps her clients to “pick out elements of colours or styles that they used to love and bring them up-to-date so they suit them now.”</p> <p dir="ltr">“Clients can be very self-critical, and I know we all do it,” she said, “but I tell people to speak to themselves gently and kindly and to focus on their best traits." </p> <ol start="4"> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><strong>Tucking a top </strong></p> </li> </ol> <p dir="ltr">Tucking in a shirt is a popular trick amongst stylists, but Natalie has one very particular rule when it comes to perfecting the twist: tucking up, not down, to create a better silhouette and to prevent creasing. </p> <p dir="ltr">"If you take the bottom of your shirt and tuck it up and under your bra, it creates a tidy 'tucked in' look but without the fabric 'bulk' around your middle that happens when you tuck shirts down into your pants or jeans,” she instructed. </p> <ol start="5"> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><strong>Consider what you already have </strong></p> </li> </ol> <p dir="ltr">According to Natalie, it helps to consider your specific “wardrobe dilemmas” and know what it is you hope to resolve. That way, when you next set out to the shops, you’ll know what you already have in your wardrobe, and what you can pair your new pieces with. One rule of thumb is not to buy something new without first having a couple of outfits in mind for it. </p> <ol start="6"> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><strong>Enjoy yourself </strong></p> </li> </ol> <p dir="ltr">Changes for the better should make you feel good, and finding the right outfit for you can work wonders on that front. </p> <p dir="ltr">“I recently saw a 91-year-old client who wanted to look smart because it made her feel good,” Natalie shared, “which shows that nice clothes can do that for you at any age.”</p> <p dir="ltr">She went on to mention that life can get busier and trickier as time goes on, and that the least she can do is help people go out without worrying and stressing over how they look in what they’re wearing - because feeling good, at the end of the day, is the most important thing. </p> <p> </p> <p dir="ltr"><em>Images: Getty </em></p>

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This is what a hairstylist first notices about you

<p><strong>Hairstylists see more than just your hair</strong></p> <p>“Hairstylists can tell far more about what is going on with your life than you might expect,” says Alex Keville, an award-winning hairdresser and the owner of Alan Keville for Hair Salons in Ireland. “We can even tell certain things just by the way you walk in, like if you’re someone who likes to stand out in a crowd or if you’re a more laid-back type.”</p> <p>Your stylist isn’t being nosy or presumptuous – all of these observations are important. They can help a professional determine what kind of haircut you need, as well as how best to work with you, what recommendations to make, how to avoid hair mistakes and how to tailor the experience for you.</p> <p>This also helps build a stronger relationship between a hairstylist and their client. “I think the main thing hairstylists have to remember is that people come to us to make them feel better,” says Keville. “That’s a massive part of our job.”</p> <p>Read on to find out more things your hairstylist knows, from what your hair says about your stress level and your health to what your method of booking reveals about you.</p> <p><strong>How your treat "the little people"</strong></p> <p>Just the way a client walks in and greets the front-desk staff can say a lot about their kindness, empathy and politeness, says hairstylist, Kristy, who asked that we not use her last name.</p> <p>“People who are rude right off the bat will be difficult to work with, even if they’re nice to me,” she explains, “because how you treat the little people shows the kind of person you really are.” That extends to how clients treat the stylist’s assistant, cleaner and even other clients. </p> <p><strong>Your personality</strong></p> <p>People who come in five minutes late in flip-flops and fall into the chair are often low-maintenance types who want a hairstyle to match their vibe, says Keville. Similarly, those who show up in a sharply tailored suit generally want a sharply tailored haircut, like a steep bob.</p> <p>This is important to know because your stylist can give you the perfect style in the salon, but if you don’t have the time, supplies or will to replicate it at home, you won’t be happy with it, she adds.</p> <p><strong>If you have "stressed-out" hair</strong></p> <p>Hair pulling (called trichotillomania), tugging, fidgeting or even chewing is a common response to stress – and a tipoff to your hairstylist that you may be dealing with some chronic anxiety, says Keville. Stress can also affect your hair directly, causing it to fall out or even triggering alopecia, an autoimmune disorder that causes hair loss. Your stylist isn’t your therapist, but it is helpful to let them know if you’re under a lot of stress. They can give you a cut to camouflage trouble areas and recommend products to rebuild and strengthen your hair.</p> <p>When Kristy notices a client with this issue, she’ll tweak the normal session a tiny bit. For example, she might provide an extra scalp massage with relaxing essential oils, as well as take a few extra minutes to chat with clients to help them feel more at ease.</p> <p><strong>Who comes in with you</strong></p> <p>Men and women often bring a partner, friend or even a parent with them to the salon for support and advice – which gives your stylist important intel. If your loved one’s opinions are important to you, then they should be important to your stylist as well. “Whether we want to admit it or not,” says Kristy, “a lot of our hair decisions are made based on who will see it and what others think of us – and there’s nothing wrong with taking that into consideration.”</p> <p>That said, sometimes the relationship with your loved one is more revealing than you may think. “I’m a barber, so I primarily work with men, and you’d be amazed at how many guys will come in with their partner, who will then tell me what the client wants,” says Colin S., a barber who asked that we not use his last name. “I also have guys tell me the haircut is fine only to have their wife or – I’m not even kidding – their mum call me later to complain. I think it says a lot about their relationship.”</p> <p><strong>How chatty you are</strong></p> <p>Your conversational style – including how you first greet your stylist, how much you want to talk (or if you want to talk at all) and what you like to talk about – is a big indicator of a client’s personality. More specifically, it shows how extroverted or introverted you are. A professional can use these conversational clues to refine your hairstyle. For instance, extroverted clients often want something eye-catching and head-turning since they like to stand out or create a presence. In that case, the stylist may suggest an ultra-trendy cut or a bold hair colour,  says Keville. On the other hand, a more introverted client might prefer a cut and style that looks beautiful and put-together but doesn’t call attention to them.</p> <p>Plus, your chattiness indicates the type of bond you have (or want to have) with your stylist, and this affects how you work together. “I have clients who want to gossip the entire time to the point where I feel like I might be the only human contact they’ve had that week,” says Kristy. “And I have clients who will say hi and then want to sit in silence. I just try to go with their flow.”</p> <p><strong>How organised you are</strong></p> <p>According to Colin, clients generally fall into two main groups: those who arrive 15 minutes early and those who rush in five minutes late. “Some people see lateness as a sign of disrespect, but in my experience, it is more a sign of how good your organisational and time-management skills are,” he says. “There are some people who desperately want to be on time but are just too scattered to do it.”</p> <p>Your preferred hairstyle often reflects this innate tendency – or should. For instance, people who are chronically late may need a wash-and-go style. They’re the type of people who may have great intentions (like blowing out their hair regularly), but at the last minute, something always seems to get in the way. As a result, they’d do better with a more low-maintenance cut.</p> <p>Still, try to arrive on time since your stylist may have a tight schedule.</p> <p><strong>Your relationship status</strong></p> <p>When a client suddenly shows up after months of missed appointments and wants a fancy cut or totally different style, Colin says it’s a telltale sign that they are in a new relationship and want to look extra good or are hoping to attract a special someone.</p> <p>Similarly, Kristy says that women will often book special appointments – say, to get a blowdry before a big date or a smoothing treatment before a holiday with a new love. These extras often decline once someone is in a long-term relationship because they don’t have to work as hard to impress their partner, she adds.</p> <p><strong>Your physical health</strong></p> <p>From your posture to your skin to the current state of your hair, your appearance can reveal a lot about your health. That’s because your hair health is directly tied to your physical health. Nutrition, sleep, exercise and certain illnesses or conditions can all change your hair. And because hair takes months to grow, it can show changes to your health over time that you might not otherwise notice.</p> <p>“I had a client whose normally thick, shiny hair turned dry and brittle and started falling out,” says hair stylist, Audie. “It turns out she had a thyroid disorder, and that was the first sign.”</p> <p><strong>How trendy your hair colour is </strong></p> <p>Your shoes, clothes and handbags aren’t the only things that show how trendy you are – and what you value. “People have a complicated relationship with their hair colour because it says things about their youth, ethnicity, culture, sexuality and social status,” says Audie. “I have clients who would rather be caught dead than with the hair colour they were born with. They’ll move hell and high water to keep their dye appointments.” She adds that there is a certain ‘balayage blonde’ (that routinely costs more than $1000) that has become a signature among socialites, and simply having the right hair colour can mark you as part of the ‘in’ crowd without you having to say a word.</p> <p>On the other hand, clients who come in with several centimetres of grey roots usually care less about what other people think of them or may be on a budget, trying to stretch out the time between dye appointments. If this is the case, be sure to tell your stylist, as there are types of dye and methods of hair dyeing (like doing highlights and lowlights that blend with your natural colour) that can help you need fewer appointments, Audie says.</p> <p><strong>"Depression hair"</strong></p> <p>Self-care is one of the first things to go when someone is in a deep state of depression, and your stylist can see immediately when you’ve let things go. Here are some common signs, according to Kristy:</p> <p>Unusually long times between appointments</p> <p>Longer-than-normal hair (for that particular client)</p> <p>Slightly matted or tangled hair, particularly in curly-haired clients</p> <p>Breakage from being in a permanent bun</p> <p>Hair that just seems uncared for</p> <p>Your stylist may also notice changes to your posture, the type of clothes you’re wearing and your overall hygiene, all of which could also indicate you’re struggling with depression. Helping someone get their hair back to a healthy and beautiful state can do wonders for a client’s mood and confidence, Kristy adds. “It’s an instant pick-me-up!”</p> <p><strong>If you're pregnant or recently had a baby</strong></p> <p>Big hormone swings, like those that happen during and after pregnancy, can significantly change the texture, thickness and overall appearance of a woman’s hair. “I have a regular client who didn’t even have to tell me she was pregnant,” says Kristy. “I could tell just from how thick and shiny her hair had become!”</p> <p>Expectant or new mothers often want easy-to-manage hairstyles and may prefer to avoid chemical dyes or treatments, she adds. Similarly, after childbirth, many women lose hair, especially along their hairline, and want to cut their hair short or get a fringe to cover the uneven hairline as it grows back in.</p> <p><strong>How you book the appointment</strong></p> <p>“My clients over age 40 almost always call to schedule appointments, cancel or ask questions,” says Audie. “But my younger clients, especially those under 20, are much more comfortable booking appointments online and hate calling for any reason. They’ll text me – or, I swear, they’d even use smoke signals – before they’ll voice call.”</p> <p>While this may not say much about your hairstyle, it certainly impacts your ability to make appointments and your stylist’s ability to accommodate you. Audie adds that this sometimes means her younger clients don’t get what they need because they try to book online at the last minute, miss appointment reminders or don’t get important questions answered. On the other hand, she does appreciate their comfort with technology when it comes to using the electronic payment system – which her older clients sometimes struggle with.</p> <p><em>Image credits: Getty Images</em></p> <p><em>This article originally appeared on <a href="https://www.readersdigest.com.au/healthsmart/beauty/hair-and-nails/this-is-what-a-hairstylist-first-notices-about-you?pages=1" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Reader's Digest</a>. </em></p>

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15 secrets your hair stylist won’t tell you

<p><strong>The clients I dread the most are those who say things like “Do whatever you want”</strong></p> <p>Or: “I’m pretty easy to work with.” Nine times out of ten, hair stylists say, it’s not true.</p> <p><strong>We know you hate the word bleach</strong></p> <p>So we hairdressers use words like lightener and decolouriser. But no matter how we prettify the language, if we’re lifting a dark colour out of your hair, we’re using bleach. If you’re not sure exactly how much lighter your hair should be, here’s how to find the best hair colour for your skin tone.</p> <p><strong>Yes, I keep notes about you on your client card, and they can get pretty personal </strong></p> <p>I may note that you don’t tip well or that you talked loudly about how drunk you were last night. I may also write down that you’re going through a divorce or that you’re into tennis so I can remember to ask you about those things next time.</p> <p><strong>If there's one rule to live by, it's this</strong></p> <p>Don’t make your first appointment with me on a Saturday. That’s our busiest day, and I won’t be able to give you the time and attention you want and deserve.</p> <p><strong>Thin hair doesn't have to be worn short</strong></p> <p>I had a client who wore her super-thin hair short for years because she thought she had to. I finally talked her into growing it out into a stacked bob, and everyone now says she looks incredible.</p> <p><strong>I know you’ve heard you shouldn’t wash your hair before getting an updo, because a little grit can help maintain the style</strong></p> <p>But please don’t show up with hair that’s greasy, tangled, or smelly. Wash it the night before, and don’t put any styling products in it. That way, we hairdressers can start fresh and create our own texture.</p> <p><strong>Every year after school starts, at least one mom brings in her daughter with hair down to her waist and tells us to give her a pixie cut</strong></p> <p>We know what’s going on: a lice infestation. But when we point out the nits and tell the mum we can’t do the cut, she always acts surprised and says, “I didn’t know.” We’re thinking, Yeah, right. To save the embarrassment for all involved, get the situation under control before your appointment.</p> <p><strong>We don’t “wash” your hair – we “shampoo” it</strong></p> <p>When we’re trying to make you feel pampered, we can’t use the same word you use for doing dishes. One of the secrets to great hair according to pros is a cold rinse after shampooing.</p> <p><strong>Come at least five minutes early</strong></p> <p>If you’re running late, please call ahead. Show me some basic respect. This is a business, not fun and games.</p> <p><strong>Don't ask me to squeeze you in</strong></p> <p>My work takes time. When a client says she’s in a rush, I tell her she needs to schedule her time better. If I’m already booked, I’d be taking time and effort away from other clients. You wouldn’t like being treated that way. A rush job never looks good.</p> <p><strong>I'm not a psychologist</strong></p> <p>Hairdresser school does not teach about counter transference, projection, negative reinforcement, or personality disorders. If you’re looking for a therapist, all I have is a tail comb and an opinion.</p> <p><strong>Layers are the magic remedy</strong></p> <p>Some women think that if they keep their hair all one length the way it was in high school, everyone will think they’re still in high school. Guess what? You’re not. As you get older, you need to soften the lines around your face.</p> <p><strong>Bodies and hair change as hormones change</strong></p> <p>If your hair is dry, listless, or brittle, or if it’s not holding your colour or style the way it used to, see a doctor. If your hair isn’t overprocessed, you could be pregnant (surprise!) or menopausal (yes, I can tell).</p> <p><strong>Take a picture</strong></p> <p>Some clients will say, “Cut my hair just like you did last time.” That always baffles me. The average time between appointments is six to eight weeks. I have hundreds of clients. I already know which are the best haircuts for every face shape, but how am I supposed to remember exactly how I did your hair the last time? If you want a carbon copy of a cut and style you loved, take a picture and show me.</p> <p><strong>We see women at their worse</strong></p> <p>Their hair is wet, they have foils on their hair, they have no makeup on. There’s nothing for them to hide behind. So they tell us everything. The truth is, I really don’t care about their personal lives. I’m only interested in their hair. Hairdressers and manicurists have seen plenty of crazy things.</p> <p><em>Image credits: Getty Images</em></p> <p><em>This article originally appeared on <a href="https://www.readersdigest.com.au/healthsmart/beauty/hair-and-nails/36-secrets-your-hair-stylist-wont-tell-you?pages=1" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Reader's Digest</a>. </em></p>

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13 stylist-approved tricks for having the shiniest hair ever

<p><strong>Rinse with cold water</strong></p> <p>Perhaps you’ve heard that cold water helps constrict pores. Well, it has a similar effect on your hair. According to stylist, Stefani Padilla, cold water seals and smooths the hair cuticle, locking in moisture and adding shine. After using shampoo and conditioner, finish with a blast of cold water.</p> <p><strong>Give gloss a try (at the salon)</strong></p> <p>At your salon appointment, ask your stylist for a gloss treatment. “A clear gloss, with a little gold colour in it, delivers the ultimate shine,” says colourist, Will Francis. “I like to leave it on for at least ten minutes.” The way the light reflects off hair post-gloss makes it look super lustrous.</p> <p><strong>Minimise heat styling</strong></p> <p>Heat styling can wear away hair’s cuticles, so it becomes dry, frizzy and breakage-prone. Padilla advises giving your hairdryer and flat iron a rest in favour of air-drying, at least a day or two a week.</p> <p><strong>Invest in an ionic hairdryer</strong></p> <p>Of course, there will be occasions when you want a bouncy blow-dry. So it’s important to invest in the right type of tool – specifically an ionic blow-dryer, which dries the hair faster than alternatives and helps reduce static. One major blow-dry mistake that may be sabotaging your style? Ignoring the nozzle attachment. It’s there for a reason and that’s namely to smooth strands and enhance shine.</p> <p><strong>Blow-dry like a pro</strong></p> <p>Remember, it’s not just about the tool, but how you use it. Be sure to hold the hairdryer a few centimetres away from your head to moderate heat damage. “Always blow dry from root to end – in the direction of the cuticle,” says celebrity colourist, Michael Canalé. “Keep the brush moving while doing so. The continuous, fluid motion smooths and flattens the cuticle, resulting in shiny hair.”</p> <p><strong>Opt for protective products</strong></p> <p>When it comes to heat-styling, you already know that protecting your tresses is a must. But what you might not realise is that pollution and UV rays also damage hair. The right formula can shield against heat and environmental damage.  A nourishing oil “is great because it protects hair from thermal stress, UV, colour fade and environmental aggressors. I always use it on my clients,” says Francis.</p> <p><strong>Slather on some oil</strong></p> <p>Restore radiance with a nourishing oil. Use it as a weekly treatment (massage into scalp and strands) or smooth a few drops daily on the ends to enhance hydration and sheen. Padilla recommends using a lightweight oil, like a nutrient-rich jojoba oil infused with shine-boosting rosemary, protective Ayahuasca plant essence, and moisturising vitamin E.</p> <p><strong>Up your omega intake</strong></p> <p>Certain nutrients are shown to improve hair health – chief among them omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids. “Your body needs these to produce lustrous locks, from the inside out,” says Padilla. Load up on fish, like mackerel and sardines. Don’t love seafood? Consider a fish oil capsule. Other omega-rich foods include walnuts, flaxseeds (and oil), avocado and tofu.</p> <p><strong>Shampoo less frequently </strong></p> <p>You’ve certainly heard this before, but it bears repeating… stylists are begging you to stop shampooing your hair every day. Washing less actually preserves shine by allowing natural oils to do their job, according to Francis. Try to limit cleansing to two or three times a week, and make sure you know how to properly wash your hair.</p> <p><strong>Use a clarifying shampoo - in moderation</strong></p> <p>Clarifying hair is important to avoid build up, which can deplete the shine. Want squeaky clean strands? Consider adding a clarifying shampoo into your rotation once a month (but not weekly as it can dry out your tresses). When it comes to picking the right formula, Padilla recommends steering clear of chemicals and sulphates, which can strip the hair as well as open the cuticle. “The key to shine is to keep cuticle closed and protected,” she says.</p> <p><strong>DIY an apple cider vinegar rinse</strong></p> <p>Another in-shower, shine-booster is a weekly apple cider vinegar rinse – it’s basically a DIY version of a clarifying shampoo. Combine two tablespoons apple cider vinegar with one cup water. After shampooing, saturate strands. Rinse thoroughly, and follow with conditioner on the ends only. “The citric acid in the apple cider vinegar dissolves root build up and any other follicle-clogging bacteria that dulls the hair,” explains Canalé.</p> <p><strong>Try a weekly treatment</strong></p> <p>Topical hydration is so important to maintain hair’s natural gleam. “I suggest my clients use a treatment or mask once a week, as a self-care ritual to heal and preserve hair health,” says Padilla. To use, simply massage into the scalp and pull through dry hair. For maximum hydration, keep it on overnight and wash out in the morning. The natural oils in these formulas lock in moisture and make hair shiny.</p> <p><strong>Brush daily</strong></p> <p>Channel your inner Marcia Brady. Well, not quite. While you don’t need to brush your strands 100 times, Padilla does suggest daily brushing. “Brushing pulls natural oils from the scalp down into the hair, which acts as a natural moisturiser,” she says. Be sure to choose a brush with natural or boar bristles, which are a gentler and less damaging alternative to metal and synthetic.</p> <p><em>Image credits: Getty Images</em></p> <p><em>This article originally appeared on <a href="https://www.readersdigest.com.au/healthsmart/beauty/13-stylist-approved-tricks-for-having-the-shiniest-hair-ever?pages=1" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Reader's Digest</a>. </em></p>

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13 inexpensive beauty tricks only stylists know

<p><strong>Get the look for less</strong></p> <p><span>Watching beauty tutorials can make it seem like the only route to a flawless face is dropping major bucks. But once you know the tips and tricks, you can recreate them with your favourite inexpensive products.</span></p> <p><strong>Naturally youthful skin</strong></p> <p><span>Sir John, the superstar makeup artist behind Beyonce’s most iconic looks, says the secret to making your face appear naturally glowy during the age of Zoom calls: it all starts with hydration. </span></p> <p><span>He’s a fan of hyaluronic acid because it holds a heavy amount of moisture compared to the size of the molecule. </span></p> <p><span>To achieve a youthful look, he suggests applying hyaluronic acid as the first step as well-hydrated skin equals a more radiant complexion.</span></p> <p><strong>No-mess eyeshadow application</strong></p> <p><span>Gucci Westman, who regularly works with A-listers and behind the scenes at fashion weeks around the world, explains why you need to use an eyeshadow without ‘fallout.’ </span></p> <p><span>If you apply eyeshadow as one of your last steps and the product you are using falls from your lids to your under eyes, you will suffer a sloppy look. “You have to go in and try to fix it,” Westman says. “Sometimes it makes a big hole [on your freshly applied makeup] depending on how much coverage you have,” she explains. </span></p> <p><span>You can avoid this conundrum by using cream-based products that don’t have that ‘fallout’ effect most powder eyeshadows give off.</span></p> <p><strong>'No makeup' makeup</strong></p> <p><span>Barely-there makeup has been all the rage for the last couple of years and is only getting more popular now that we’re all going out less. Artist Lisa Eldridge, makeup artist to Kate Moss, Cameron Diaz, Sienna Miller and more, confesses a simple truth when it comes to nailing this look in a tutorial with over 3 million views. </span></p> <p><span>“How you do it depends on your skin tone,” she says. Your skin tone should dictate the type of colours and formulas you use. To find the best blush colour, she suggests that you choose a natural cheek shade that mimics the colour you turn when you blush naturally.</span></p> <p><strong>Reduced redness</strong></p> <p><span>Celebrity makeup artist Daniel Martin, known for his signature red carpet looks, has a genius trick to calm down redness caused by acne breakouts. </span></p> <p><span>“I use cortisone to calm the redness from my acne,” the pro shared on Instagram when explaining a no-makeup look to his followers.<br /></span></p> <p><strong>Warmed up to shimmer</strong><span></span></p> <p><span>To achieve a natural glow, try highlighter, recommends Monika Blunder, a celebrity makeup artist with one of the most famous YouTube channels around. Her recent Instagram tutorial explained how you can expertly apply it: dispense a pea-sized dab of highlighter to the back of your hand. </span></p> <p><span>Then warm it up by rubbing it with your fingers in a circular motion for a few seconds. Dab on your cheekbones with your fingers for the most natural glow around.</span></p> <p><strong>Outdoor makeup</strong></p> <p><span>Outdoor makeup is tricky, as it’s prone to melt away with sweat and heat. Follow this summer-ready tip from makeup artist Tim Quinn so you can spend your time outdoors having fun without worrying about your face: Start your beauty routine with a primer chock-full of SPF. </span></p> <p><span>This step helps your makeup stay intact during outdoor activities like pool parties and baseball games and also prevents sunburn.</span></p> <p><strong>Bye-bye puffiness</strong></p> <p><span>Charlotte Tilbury confesses to personally suffering from puffiness. In order to combat late nights, the makeup pro massages her face to reduce inflammation. </span></p> <p><span>She demonstrates her technique in a beauty tutorial video: she starts by using four fingers to gently tap right below her eyelids, atop her cheekbones. She then moves on to her ‘angel wings,’ aka the apple of her cheeks and cheekbones stretching back towards the ears. </span></p> <p><span>She then follows the massaging movements to her forehead and chin. Try using a thick moisturiser to avoid friction between your fingers and face while massaging.</span></p> <p><strong>Signature red lip</strong></p> <p><span>Perfecting a signature red lip is no easy feat but Mylah Morales, Rihanna’s longtime go-to makeup artist, has a few tips that make it easy for you to master a beautiful red lip like RiRi’s at home. </span></p> <p><span>Her golden rule is to start out with a lip liner. She doesn’t cover the entire lip with the liner, rather she just uses it to create definition around the mouth. </span></p> <p><span>She also suggests staying away from drying matte lipstick formulas in favour or a moisturising one.</span></p> <p><strong>Perfectly blushed</strong></p> <p><span>Patrick Ta’s is celebrated for giving celebs a naturally flushed look at red carpet events. </span></p> <p><span>He shares how to recreate this at home with a few simple steps: first, he applies a powder blush to the apples of the cheeks with a brush, then follows with a cream blush applied with a beauty blender sponge. This two-step process helps ‘melt’ blush into the skin to make the colour appear as if it’s coming from within.</span></p> <p><strong>Eye brightening </strong></p> <p><span>Though you may not know his name, chances are you’ve seen Matthew VanLeeuwen’s work on his A-list clients including Salma Hayek. </span></p> <p><span>He has a very easy technique that can be used to naturally brighten your eyes: Swirl powder eye shadow with a brush, in a circular motion to the middle of your eyelid, which he says is a naturally bright spot. </span></p> <p><span>This creates a natural highlight to the area, rather than detracting from it and gives the appearance of naturally rested and more youthful eyes.</span></p> <p><strong>Hooded eye rescue</strong></p> <p><span>If makeup tips from Mary Greenwell were good enough for the late Princess Diana, they are good enough for us too. This makeup veteran has the no-fail tip for applying makeup to hooded eyes: she starts with an eye cream as a base then layers on CC cream to add another layer of moisture. </span></p> <p><span>She then uses an eyeshadow quad to create dimension; she starts by dusting on the lightest shade in the quad to the whole lid including as a highlight to the brow bone. </span></p> <p><span>She then uses a darker shade to draw an arch in the middle of the lid, creating instant depth.</span></p> <p><strong>Flawless foundation</strong></p> <p><span>Finding the right foundation shade is tricky, but absolutely necessary. Pat McGrath, one of the world’s leading makeup artists, shared her simple solution to finding the best shade: she tests the colour on the neck. </span></p> <p><span>Once she has the right hue, she blends the foundation upwards all the way to the hairline, including behind the ears.</span></p> <p><strong>Contouring trifecta</strong></p> <p><span>Queen of contour Kim Kardashian West has a secret for achieving the perfect makeup look. She has a three-step process she calls conceal, bake and brighten. </span></p> <p><span>In a recent tutorial, she admits that applying concealer to places like her laugh lines helps soften the area. Start by dabbing the concealer on to cover up problem areas. </span></p> <p><span>You then ‘bake’ the concealer with powder and follow it up with a brightening powder.</span></p> <p><em>Image credits: Shutterstock</em></p> <p><em>This article originally appeared on <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.readersdigest.com.au/healthsmart/beauty/13-inexpensive-beauty-tricks-only-stylists-know?pages=1" target="_blank">Reader's Digest</a>.</em></p>

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The simple $4 Kmart hack – using string!

<div class="replay"> <div class="reply_body body linkify"> <div class="reply_body"> <div class="body_text "> <p>It’s amazing what you can do with a few everyday items and a whole lot of creativity to make a thrifty addition to your décor, as home stylist Ashlee White has demonstrated using a $4 cushion from Kmart and some string.</p> <p>The DIY designer created a striking feature for her lounge chair in her predominantly white colour-schemed house, starting with the very reasonably priced Kmart Kira cushion with a macramé finish, reports the <em><a rel="noopener" href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-6301953/DIY-artist-saves-fortune-decorative-pillows-sharing-simple-4-Kmart-hack.html" target="_blank">Daily Mail</a></em>. She added an intricate pattern using jute string to make the tie-up pillow.</p> <p> </p> <blockquote style="background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);" class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/BotDzzfHKjx/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_medium=loading" data-instgrm-version="12"> <div style="padding: 16px;"> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;"></div> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;"></div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;"></div> </div> </div> <div style="padding: 19% 0;"></div> <div style="display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;"></div> <div style="padding-top: 8px;"> <div style="color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;">View this post on Instagram</div> </div> <p style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;"><a style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;" rel="noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BotDzzfHKjx/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_medium=loading" target="_blank">A post shared by Ashlee White (@_ashlee_white_)</a> on Oct 9, 2018 at 12:31am PDT</p> </div> </blockquote> <p>White, who designs hacks using affordable products from Kmart, <span>had a simple tool bag with a ruler, a black marker to set out the insertion points in the pillow, scissors to make the holes, and a large needle.</span></p> <blockquote style="background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);" class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/Bn8euoQHHGr/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_medium=loading" data-instgrm-version="12"> <div style="padding: 16px;"> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;"></div> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;"></div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;"></div> </div> </div> <div style="padding: 19% 0;"></div> <div style="display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;"></div> <div style="padding-top: 8px;"> <div style="color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;">View this post on Instagram</div> </div> <p style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;"><a style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;" rel="noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/Bn8euoQHHGr/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_medium=loading" target="_blank">A post shared by Ashlee White (@_ashlee_white_)</a> on Sep 20, 2018 at 3:43am PDT</p> </div> </blockquote> <p> </p> <p>She threaded pieces of string through the holes, then used a knot-style to create the decorative pattern. The home decorator finished off the inventive hack with tassels made from four pieces of string tied into a knot, attached to each side of the pillow.</p> <p> </p> <blockquote style="background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);" class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/Bo3nzoZAtZx/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_medium=loading" data-instgrm-version="12"> <div style="padding: 16px;"> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;"></div> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;"></div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;"></div> </div> </div> <div style="padding: 19% 0;"></div> <div style="display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;"></div> <div style="padding-top: 8px;"> <div style="color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;">View this post on Instagram</div> </div> <p style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;"><a style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;" rel="noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/Bo3nzoZAtZx/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_medium=loading" target="_blank">A post shared by Ashlee White (@_ashlee_white_)</a> on Oct 13, 2018 at 2:58am PDT</p> </div> </blockquote> <p>White posted the impressive result in a series of pictures on her Instagram account, and her followers loved it.</p> <p>One mum said the “clever” cushion hack could be a great addition to a worn couch.</p> <p>“Very clever !” she wrote. "I have an old couch ( which I won’t be updating any time soon with small children ! ) and it’s very hard to find cushions to go with the colour however this would work perfectly!”</p> <p>Another said, <span>“I love it, so gorgeous.”</span></p> <p>Will you be trying this cheap and stylish design hack? Tell us in the comments below. </p> </div> </div> </div> </div>

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Over-washing warning: Is your hair too clean?

<p>Whether it’s every day or once a week, there is a chance that we are all washing our hair too much.</p> <p>Celebrity stylist Neil Moodie has claimed that over-washing can cause hair to lose natural oils, leaving it more prone to breakage and dryness.</p> <p class="mol-para-with-font">“Our hair is a living fibre and dry to begin with,” Moodie explains in the <a href="http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-5283709/Celebrity-stylist-warns-hair-clean.html">Daily Mail</a>.</p> <p class="mol-para-with-font">“If we starve the hair from moisture from excessive shampooing, the hair dries out again and the cycle continues, resulting in weak, damaged hair.</p> <p class="mol-para-with-font">“Therefore, you need to shampoo less to keep your natural oils where they need to be.”</p> <p>However, there is no specific formula to how often we should be washing our hair, Moodie claims.</p> <p>“It depends on your hair texture and your natural oil production, but there are ways to tell if you're over-washing it.</p> <p>“A lack of moisture from stripping oils can also cause a dry, flaky scalp – and as your scalp dries out, so does your hair.”</p> <p><img width="500" height="333" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/7267432/shampoo-bottles_opt_500x333.jpg" alt="Shampoo Bottles _opt"/></p> <p>Moodie has looked after celebrity hairdos from Scarlett Johansson to Demi Moore – and has some tips if you are stuck in an over-washing cycle.</p> <p class="mol-para-with-font">“If you need a bit of a boost between washes, try a dry shampoo to trap excess oil and add a bit of body without drying your hair out. </p> <p class="mol-para-with-font">“When you do wash your hair, use a conditioner that not only conditions but adds moisture to help keep hair supple.”</p> <p class="mol-para-with-font">Moodie also claims that conditioning is the key to healthy hair and that we shouldn’t rush the process.</p> <p class="mol-para-with-font">“If you're washing your hair less, conditioning your hair properly is vital so that the moisture is retained.</p> <p class="mol-para-with-font">“Just applying and rinsing it straight off is of no benefit [because] the hair has no time to draw the ingredients it needs. </p> <p class="mol-para-with-font">“Use as a once-a-week treatment, leaving it on for at least 20 minutes, again allowing the ingredients to penetrate into the hair shaft properly.”</p> <p>How often do you wash your hair? Tell us in the comments below. </p>

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