Hair Design: Silk Trends

Fashion Styling: Simone Williams http://www.simonewilliams.co.uk

Photography: John Merritt http://www.johnmerrittphotography.com

Also check out Silk Trends work featured in last month’s HairStyles Only magazine :-).

Hey guys it’s Simone here bringing you the latest news in hair dos and don’ts. This month at Silk Trends we’re selected Mizani’s D’Tangle Leave-in Conditioner as Silk Trends Product of the Month which is one that we are absolutely loving in salon.

The stylists here love using this as part of their blowdry routines and clients are appreciating the results also.   So, what separates this leave-in conditioner from others on the market, I hear you ask.

Firstly, we all know Mizani is a much loved and much trusted brand for Afro and Mix Textured hair types, and invest a lot of money and research into the products and ingredients to ensure they meet the extra delicate needs of Afro and mixtured hair types.  Secondly, unlike most consumer hair products, Mizani D’Tangle is lightweight and leaves your hair feeling silky, soft and sumptuous without that dreadful weighed down feeling.

Problems with frizz? This is the product for you! Just spritz on damp hair and blow dry smooth. If your hair is feeling dry and unloved this fabulous product will help treat thirsty hair that’s crying out for some much needed attention.

Our stylists love the diversity of this product because it can be used as a blow dry lotion or as just a simple leave-in milk for hair that feels extra dry and coarse. What’s also great about this product is that it’s herbal infused which helps strengthen hair and puts up that barrier we all need against split ends. Goodness knows we need all the help we can get with the affect this wintery weather is having on our hair.

Here’s Mizani’s advice:

Benefits:

• * Detangles, smoothes and conditions all hair types for a pleasant combing and detangling experience.
• * Helps protect against mechanical aggressors and heat-styling stress during blow drying.
• * Allows greater manageability, gentle detangling and effortless tangle release.
• * Use as haircutting prep on damp hair
• * To protect hair from heat and add supple-looking shine, use prior to blow drying or roller setting
• * Use as a first step to create a foundation for all other styling products

Usage:

• * Hold bottle 6 -12 inches from hair.
• * Spray evenly on wet or dry hair.
• * So versatile, it can also be used as a working spray during heat styling Just mist it on and comb through to detangle, tame and treat.
• * Can be layered with other MIZANI styling products for a healthy-looking shine.

TIP: D’Tangle can be used to refresh curls on a daily basis.  Lightly mist onto clean damp hair and comb through before blowdrying.

After adopting the Mizani range at Silk Trends over 4 years ago, we generally can’t get enough of their products, but we believe the D’Tangle Leave-in Conditioner is by far one of the best Leave-in Conditioner products on the market.

So, my suggestion is pick yours up at Silk Trends today.

Silk Trends photo from our recent Hair Collection used in the January issue of Hairstyles Only magazine .

Hair Design: Silk Trends Hair Design Team

Fashion Styling: Simone Williams http://www.simonewilliams.co.uk

Photography: John Merritt http://www.johnmerrittphotography.com

Check out Silk Trends work featured in the February issue of Hair magazine.

The product on everyone’s lips at the moment is Moroccan Oil. Moroccan Oil has fast become a revolutionary product in the hair world. If you’re having bad hair days, and you want sexy manageable hair and the encouragement of hair growth, then this product is the one for you!

We’re been putting this product through intensive testing over the last few months here at Silk Trends, and we’ve been getting some very positive reviews from our clients about this product. Demand for the product soon reached fever pitch, and at your request Silk Trends has moved heaven and earth to ensure this product is available to you. We have been through a rigorous assessment by Moroccan Oil head office, and we are happy to announce that Silk Trends has been selected as an official Moroccan Oil stockist.

This means you guys no longer have to beg, borrow or steal your closest friend’s limited supply of of this miracle product, and you can relax in the knowledge that the popular product will be available to purchase at your trusted hair salon Silk Trends.

So, let’s get to the nitty gritty of the benefits of Moroccan Oil.

Moroccan Oil Treatment

Moroccan Oil can be used on all hair types and is fabulous for hydrating those tresses and with those summer months hitting us very soon we all know it’s a great thing to have hydrated hair, because after all no one want dry hair. A huge advantage to using this product is that it’s easily absorbed into the hair without any residue. We’ve all had the experience of shoddy hair care products that can sometimes leave a nasty chemical residue of even dry out the hair. Moroccan Oil will leave your hair feeling shiny and soft with each and every use. We know it may seem strange to put oil directly onto your hair, but trust us when we say that you will not end up with chigreasy hair, just soft, silky and tangle free locks. If your hair is especially prone to frizz, tangles and matting then this product is the one for you. All you need is a £ coin sized amount to just work through the hair prior to drying to prevent frizz and promote hair growth and gorgeous hair.

Moroccan Oil Hydrating Styling Cream

The Moroccan Oil range is all about hydration, and with summer hitting us fast we know that thirsty hair is a no no. If the thought using oil in your hair isn’t your thing, then why not try the Moroccan Oil Hydrating Styling Cream. Like all Moroccan Oil products you only need a small amount because a little goes a long way, which also means great value for money.

Recent reviews show that this product is fantastic for heat protection, and especially if you have Afro or Mixed Textured hair this will leave your hair frizz free, without that weighed down feeling. Wear your hair straight? Pressing Natural Hair with just a small amount of this product is an easy dreams.

Moroccan Oil Glimmer Shine

In salon we are loving the Moroccan Oil Glimmer Shine product. If you have curls then this product will leave your curls bouncy, voluptuous, shiny and sexy. We girls all want sexy hair and it’s not just for the likes of Beyonce. If your hair is coloured and you find that the sun bleaches your hair, then Moroccan Oil Glimmer Shine will provide all the protection that you need against the sun. Works great on relaxed hair too add a healthly shine too any style.

So there we have it darlings. Moroccan Oil is now available to purchase at Silk Trends. These products will no doubt fly off the shelves this month, so don’t hang about, come and pick up your little bottle of Moroccan Oil magic.

Ever heard of vitamin H? This is more usually known as Biotin or vitamin B7. All of the vitamins found in the B vitamin family are crucial to healthy hair growth (whether its afro hair, mixed race hair or european hair), and vitamin H is no different. Biotin aids in metabolizing the fats and protein crucial to enhancing and strengthening hair. Sufficient quantities of biotin have long been known as a key element in maintaining healthy hair and skin.

Symptoms, such as hair loss, skin irritation, fungus or eczema are frequent confirmation of a biotin deficiency.

Biotin may play a role in the prevention and/or treatment of other health conditions such as:

• Hair loss (alopecia)
• Intestinal imbalances, including inflammatory bowel syndrome, irritable bowel syndrome, Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, and chronic diarrhea
• Neuromuscular-related conditions, including seizures, ataxias (movements characterized by lack of muscle coordination), and hypotonias (posture and movement characterized by lack of muscle tone)
• Skin conditions, including cradle cap in infants and seborrheic dermatitis in adults
• Pregnancy, as there is an increased demand for nutrients placed upon the mother by the growing fetus.

You’ll find Biotin naturally in nuts (such as almonds and walnuts), Vegetables (such as onions, cucumbers and cauliflower, carrots and Swiss chard), goat’s Milk and Cow’s milk, berries and fruits, Halibut, Salmon, and egg yolks.

Studies have shown that at least 100 milligrams of biotin may be able to prevent hair loss in men. Another interesting fact about Biotin is that it is thought that it may ward off grey hair, and we all want that ;-).