It seems like these days even the media has a hard time keeping up with all the celebrity hairstyles and transformations. Nonetheless, one thing does stay the same: celebrity hair is constantly sought-after and we’re all dying to know how they keep their locks looking so good all the time (it does help to have a personal stylist I guess).
But if you want shinier, fuller hair just like Jennifer Aniston’s lovely layers or Kim Kardashian’s sleek locks, then follow these secrets for how to get celebrity hair at home!
1. Shampoo with H20
Hairstylist Mark Townsend reveals one critical celebrity secret to achieving healthier hair and it surprisingly starts with our shampoo. Shampooing, or over-shampooing, damages the hair by stripping away its natural oils. In fact, shampooing too much causes our hair to become extra oily, which is a vicious never-ending cycle.
Celebrities have healthier hair not because of any fancy shampoo, but because they shampoo less; maybe three times a week. Even if you shower everyday, just scrubbing your scalp with water will cleanse impurities without stripping away those much-precious oils.
2. Deep cleanse once every 1-2 weeks
If you use as much gel and hairspray as most celebs, then you might also want to start a deep cleansing routine once every 1-2 weeks. Deep cleansing hair rids strands of toxic sprays and chemicals that are often used to keep hair under control. Hairspray can stay on hair even after washing, so make sure to deep cleanse hair to give it a fresh break every once in a while.
3. Use microfiber turbans or paper-towels to dry hair
Towel drying isn’t as effective as you might think. Celebrities who paper-towel dry their hair soak up 50% more moisture than if they used a regular cotton towel. Using paper-towels or microfiber turbans also reduces frizz as there is no rubbing back and forth friction occurring which most people do to dry their hair.
4. Turn down the heat
Celebrities always have full, luscious locks but it’s not by using high heat. Celebs reveal that they are actually using less and less heat to achieve their dreamy hairstyles. Stylists always work with controlled heat (if any) to style hair, so investing in a good heating tool that doesn’t burn hair to a crisp is one way of getting celebrity hair.
5. Trim hair more often than not
To keep hair full and happy, make sure to trim at least every three months (as a minimum).
The more you wait, the more damage and split-ends you will have. Celebrities say that stylists give them blunt ends to keep locks looking fresh and clean. Make sure to keep those ends trimmed!
6. Invest in a good brush
Buying just any brush won’t do, celebrities reveal. That means the $12 steal at your local supermarket probably isn’t doing your hair any favors. In order to get and maintain healthy hair, a brush tailored to your hair texture and density is key. Natural boar-bristle brushes are the way to go for thin hair, whereas thick hair will require a big barreled nylon brush to prevent breakage and tangling.
7. Indulge in oil treatments
Length and shine doesn’t come naturally to all celebrities, it’s quite the contrary. Celebrities deep treat their hair with keratin and oil treatments regularly, which gives hair a replenished, moisturized texture, look and feel. Making your own or buying a hair oil serum will work wonders on hair. Look for natural ingredients like almond oil, coconut oil and vitamin E, to ensure hair is getting the nutrients it needs to look glamorous throughout the week.
If you take the time to do all these seven steps, you’ll have celebrity hair at home in absolutely no time. These celebrity secrets will help get you, and your hair, looking and feeling more confident and healthy each week. Keep these tips handy in your bathroom so you can do a quick reference before hopping in the shower or styling your hair.