Bad hair day: Balayage has left my ends discolored, several shades off, with a foamy texture. Oils only add shine without real repair.
Good hair day: Just like skin fillers, hair benefits from dual-action serums combining reconstructive gel and resurfacing cream (available from Kérastase, L'Oréal Paris, and more). These target damaged zones, sealing the surface for smoothness.
Pro tip: Before styling, apply a small amount to the ends and smooth with your fingers daily.
Bad hair day: Strands look flat and lifeless, slipping through fingers like a weeping willow—too soft and untamable. Culprits include poor diet (try royal jelly for vitamin B5), stress, and temperature swings.
Good hair day: Rinse with cool water to close cuticles, apply a scalp-toning lotion, then distribute soft gel or texturizing mousse on damp hair with a comb. Dry with cool air.
Pro tip: Hot air softens hair further, so always use gentle, cool drying to prevent frizz and static.
Bad hair day: Whether banana, chignon, or pretzel style, buns always unravel with stray strands poking out, adding years to your look.
Good hair day: Create a flawless high bun in 5 minutes: Tie a ponytail at the crown, divide into 4 equal sections, tease each with a fine comb and hairspray for volume, then wrap loosely around the base. Secure with pins.
Pro tip: Brush hair, mist with Elnett hairspray (no teasing yet), re-brush, re-spray for volume and frizz control. Tie high ponytail, smooth ends with flat iron.
Bonus: For evening glamour, undo, brush, spray, twist loosely into a bun, re-spray, heat-dry 3 minutes hot then cold. Wait 20 minutes, then release for voluminous waves.
Expert advice from Stéphane Lancien (L’Oréal Paris hair expert), David Lucas (Salon David Lucas en Aparté, 20 rue Danielle Casanova, 75002 Paris), and Patrick Gaveau for Rino De Nicolo.
