Bad hair day: You washed yesterday, but this morning your roots are already oily and limp, leaving you with a nest-like puff. After futile attempts at backcombing for volume, you end up looking like a cuckoo clock.
Good hair day: Modern styling powders offer lightweight formulas—somewhere between dry shampoo and strong hold—that won't weigh hair down. Say goodbye to backcombing! They absorb excess sebum, add lasting volume, and deliver a matte finish (ideal for oily or fine hair).
The pro technique: Sprinkle directly onto roots (it liquefies on contact), then massage in with fingers. Boost volume by brushing sections vertically while drying roots with lukewarm air, finishing with cool air.
Bad hair day: Juggling a brush and dryer is an arm workout, even for pros—and a nightmare with long hair.
Good hair day: Multifunctional blow-dry brushes cut styling time and eliminate contortions. This all-in-one tool brushes, smooths, and creates glossy, rolled ends effortlessly (we've tested it ourselves).
The pro technique: Section hair, roll the brush under each strand, then over to set and shine. Hold vertically and roll to the ends for rounded shape. Hit the “cool air” button to lock it in.
Bad hair day: Tangled curls, frizz overload, thick hair that rebels… Daily brushing or office straightener touch-ups are exhausting and time-consuming.
Good hair day: Beyond Japanese permanent straightening (too rigid) and Brazilian treatments (intensive reconstruction), discover Korean smoothing: 40% smoothing agents plus keratin. Curls soften gently with treatment and heat for a customized wavy effect. Hair stays disciplined for months, no root regrowth issues. Prices range from 300 to 650€, quote required.
Expert advice from Stéphane Lancien (L'Oréal Paris hair expert), David Lucas (David Lucas en Aparté salon, 20 rue Danielle Casanova, 75002 Paris), and Patrick Gaveau for Rino De Nicolo.
