Crowning Glory: Eight Tips For Strong & Healthy Looking Hair

We've all had our fair share of bad hair days and all want to know the secret for obtaining gorgeous, glossy lustrous locks.   Thanks to our friends over Pantene Pro-V our hair care woes have been answered. Here are eight top tips to ensure crowning glory. 1. Protect your hair from the sun. Sunshine is essential for life, but it can zap the life right out of your hair. The ultraviolet light in direct sunlight affects the cuticle in a similar way to bleach, eventually breaking down the keratin protein in the hair. This can result in light streaks and dryness in damaged hair. This is especially troublesome for colour treated hair which can be compromised. If you’re going to spend time at the beach or be in the sun for an extended time, a hat is a great (and fashionable) way to protect your hair. 2. Choose the right products.    Pantene Pro-V Smooth & Sleek Shampoo €3.89 RRP* Pantene Pro-V Expert Collection Advanced Keratin Repair 2 Minute Restorative Masque €9.09 RRP* We'd recommend trying out Pantene Pro-V's Smooth & Sleek new improved formula for silky smooth hair. The new shampoo formula from the brand is their best ever yet, formulated to lock in moisture, fight frizz and transform hair into silky smoothness, without weighing it down. And to ensure your hair is restored to smooth, silky tresses after the beach, try Advanced Keratin Repair for Pantene Expert Collection: their 2 min restorative masque helps fortify against damage and protects the keratin structure of the hair so it's strong and shiny. 3. Eat well. They say the key to having a healthy life style is a balanced diet and the same goes for healthy looking  locks.  It is important to eat the right amount of vitamins and nutrients. B-6, B-12, and folic acid are also important to your locks. Protein and essential fatty acids, particularly omega-3, help promotes healthy skin, hair and nails. 4. Massage the scalp. When you are washing your hair it is good to get into the habit of massaging your scalp. Doing this for a few minutes every day, even on dry hair, stimulates circulation and removes dead skin cells. 5. Take care of hair when wet. Hair is most delicate when wet so try not to brush your hair out directly after washing it as excessive and unnecessary brushing can lead to breakage and frizzy hair. It is always better to dry your hair naturally so when you can try to cut down on excessive use of  a hairdryer to dry your hair. 6. Use a treatment on your hair once a week. Hair oils have become known for their ability to treat the hair and now Pantene Pro-V have introduced its first ever Dry Oils that are quick drying with a non-greasy finish. Repair & Protect with Vitamin E offers protection, Smooth & Sleek with Argan Oil adds moisture that lasts for up to 24 hours. Unlike some traditional oils, Pantene Pro-V Dry Oils have a light, non-sticky texture to ensure your hair is not weighed down. Pantene Pro-V Smooth & Sleek Dry Oil RRP* €8.99 Pantene Pro-V Repair & Protect Dry Oil RRP* €8.99 Top tip: rub 1-2 drops of the Dry Oil between palms and apply evenly along the lengths and ends. This product can be used on wet or dry hair. Before bed, a couple of pumps brushed through it becomes an overnight nourishing treatment, helping to maintain healthy looking shine. 7. Dry carefully. Washing and blow-drying every day can damage your hair by placing stress on the follicle, which can result in breakages and split ends. When you are blowdrying, use a nozzle attachment to concentrate the airflow only on the section you are drying, as this will smooth the cuticle. A medium-sized round brush is the ideal tool to ensure a smooth and silky finish. 8. Tame the flyaways. When you are finished drying, switch to cool air for one minute to set the style and give it shine. Once your hair is dry, use a paddle brush to smooth out, then apply one of the new Dry Oils from Pantene to tame any final flyaway hairs or static. *RRP only, retail pricing at the sole discretion of the retailer.