Heat Damage

The heat from curling irons and straighteners can cause split ends, frizzy hair or hair breakage. You may think you need to buy expensive hair products from designer lines but you can get great protection from many other hair products as well.

Use these tips to prevent hair heat damage from occurring and learn how to use a flat iron or blow dryer without damaging your hair's style and shine!

Prepare Your Hair
One of the easiest ways to protect your hair when using a flat iron or blow dryer is to prepare your hair for the heat it will endure. Instead of just using a comb or brush to prepare your hair for drying or straightening, use one of the many beauty products that focus on heat protection. These products can be found in various types such as sprays, serums, lotions and gels. The 'Tresemme Themal Creations' line and 'Sunsilk ThermaShine Shampoo' is great.

Use Only The Heat You Need
Have you ever noticed how a professional stylist rarely blow dries your hair on a high heat and speed? This is not so they can avoid getting to their next client(although that could be possible) but is because blow drying can cause a flash drying effect on your hair. This can lead to your hair becoming brittle, dry and frizzy. It's best to avoid blow drying your hair on a daily basis. But, if you can't break the habit be sure to take the extra time to blow dry your hair at a lower temperature. Be sure to only use as much heat as you need not only when blow drying your hair but also when flat ironing your hair. Thin hair may not require as much heat for effective flat ironing as thick hair.

Only Flat Iron Clean And Dry Hair
People who flat iron hair with a buildup of previously used hair products, are putting themselves at risk for hair heat damage. Even the slightest dampness in hair can literally cause the hair to "cook" if you try to flat iron it. While you may not be able to give up your blow dryer or flat iron for an extended period of time, be sure to give your hair a little break every now and then. You don't need straight hair everyday and you definitely don't need perfect hair if you're staying at home this week In addition, when you must use heat on your hair be sure to use as little heat as possible and protect it beforehand with a hair protecting product.

The GHD

If you haven't heard of the hair iron then you've probably been living under a rock for the past decade or so. The hair iron has revolutionized the way we think about hair. GHD brought out the one of the first ceramic hair irons and the world has never looked back.

The great thing about hair irons is that you no longer have to spend hours under the grueling heat of a hair dryer. It works faster and better. It's not as damaging on your hair and you can even curl your hair with the right iron.

The problem is finding the right one! There are so many hair iron brands out there it can get difficult finding your gem. If you and your hair iron are attached at the hip then you're one of the lucky ones that have found a goodie. If your hair iron lives under your bed still in it's box then you need to read this.

Here are some tips on finding the RIGHT hair iron...you can thank us later!

Only buy a ceramic hair iron

Stick to well known labels...even if they are expensive it's worth the investment.

GHD, GSG and Gorgeous are definitely top of the class.

Popin' Nail Polish

Set your outfit on fire this summer with bright and bold colours for your nails and your toes. From Rihanna's royal blue to Beyonce's UV yellow and just about everything in the spectrum. Vibrant, rich colours are the way to go.

Yes, the French manicure will always be a classic but we're thinking something fresh and out-of-the-ordinary for summer. So be a little daring with neon colours.

Go for an extra shinny, vinyl look or lacquered effect polish. With such vibrant shades you're bound to stand out in the crowd. Just remember due to your explosive mani's and pedi's when getting all dolled up, less is more! What are you waiting for... Get poppin'!

Check out these radical shades: Kangol, Nail Varnish, R45.00 in Tango Mango, Ocean Potion and Day Glow

Bed Hair

Who doesn’t want perfect hair? You want it to be perfect but not perfect in that way that it’s too perfect. But perfect enough to look amazing but not like you’ve spent 3 hours on it. Aaaah, the joys of being a chick! If you didn’t get the memo on ‘not so perfect hair’ you’ve come to the right place.

All you need is a touch of volume, a few rollers and a hair dryer. Too easy! Before you blow-dry and some volumising spray. Blow-dry with a paddle brush. Paddle brushes are great for longer hair and always find a brush with plastic bristles; it won’t make your hair static. Roll in some large Velcro rollers for extra volume and voila!