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It's safe to say that most of us adore the sun. Although, living in Ireland, it’s not exactly like we see a lot of it.

Most of the year is spent complaining about the cold and eagerly anticipating summer’s arrival. This year that wait has seemed to go on for way, WAY too long.

But when the heat finally does come, there are a few side effects that our pasty Irish features take by SERIOUS surprise.

We’re talking sunburn, an outrageous amount of freckles, embarrassing sweating, and of course, frizzy hair.

For us frizzy hair sufferers, summer can be a challenging time, especially if you have gone on holidays to a humid country. So let’s take a look at some of the best tips to help keep our wispy hair at bay.

Choosing your shampoo and conditioner

Buy specialist de-frizzing shampoos and conditioners. Anti-frizz products are designed to help keep the natural moisture of your hair in, and to keep outside dampness out.

Dry your hair naturally

While this may be the last thing we frizzy haired folk want to hear, letting your hair dry naturally, or simply using a towel, will help keep the frizz away. If you must use a dryer, dry your hair downwards, keeping the cuticles flat. If possible, use an ionic hairdryer which will help break down the water molecules.

Avoid straighteners and too much styling

Heat damage is a big cause of frizzy hair. For a lot of us, that is a very unfortunate catch-22. Hairdryers and straighteners will dry out your hair, leaving the ends more likely to become brittle and frizzy. It is also recommended to avoid brushing your hair once it has dried. Try using your fingers instead to style your hair, to help avoid any unwanted extra frizz.

Get regular cuts

Split ends are one of the biggest culprits. It is recommended that we get our hair trimmed every six to ten weeks. Although, this will depend on the condition of your hair. It may be that if you use heated instruments on your hair, you will have to go for a trim more regularly. 

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Looking to reinvent yourself a la Kylie Jenner and her sexy mermaid waves? Need to deal with those nasty split ends?

Fear not! Because we’ve gathered the top tips your hairdresser really wishes you knew – so you can get around to attaining your most magnificent mane EVER.

 

Be realistic

Guilty of passing away the hours glued to our favourite Pinterest boards eyeing up hair porn? Finding inspiration online is no big deal, after all we do it all the time. However, it’s worth remembering that most of those shots are styled professionally for HOURS before hitting our screens. That and the stars are usually sporting high-quality hair extensions and the final looks can often be photo-shopped anyway. So keep your expectations realistic before throwing a strop in the stylist's chair.

Long locks take time

Who doesn’t want those Victoria’s Secret Angel tousled waves? But, they take a lot more work than you think. So have patience! Growing your hair out for a year (or more!), refusing to get it cut will probably only result in the number two blade being brought out to get rid of the resulting dry, damaged and sad tresses. So instead, opt for a trim every month or so – a habit which should mean just the ends will need to be tidied up on each visit.

Mind your manners

Don’t forget basic manners at your next appointment. Arriving on time will help you out in the long run and it’s good for business if customers aren’t left sitting impatiently. There are only so magazines we can read after all. If you’re happy with your new look, don’t forget to leave a tip to say thank you for their hard work.

What are you hiding?

Everyone had that one dodgy style we want to forget. But your hairdresser isn’t going to remember all your hair highs and lows so it’s worth confessing your past mistakes in case you need extra treatments or they can recommend new products to help you look your hair look it’s most fabulous.

Know your colours

Want to lighten up a shade for the summer months? Excellent, but know your stuff before you go full-on blonde bombshell. The process involves removing molecules (melanin) from the hair and your best bet to avoid a shocking reveal is to gradually lighten your colour. And adding light brown dye to dark hair won’t get you anywhere as you’re only adding more dark molecules to the hair. So, best leave the bleach where it belongs and make the trip to your hairdresser instead. Even Kim K went for a re-do after that transformation.

The price of perfection

It’s tempting to avail of the latest deal or go for a bargain-basement salon. And sometimes, you can be lucky and strike gold. But, if you ended up with a dodgy bob (not to mention a broken heart), consider investing in your crowning glory. The same goes for your hair-care products: cheaper brands might leave you feeling richer but your locks would appreciate a little bit more lovin’.  

Love your look? Say it, tweet it, share it on Instagram​​

If you’re walking out the door with a smile on your face and camera at the ready for the inevitable post hair-cut selfie, then don’t forget to spread the word. Hairdressers often rely on word-of-mouth and good reviews keep the business booming, so put those hashtags to good use and give your favourite spot a shout-out, who knows, it could even get you a discount in the future. #winning

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You spend weeks preparing your killer festival attire: after all, there are accessories to consider, not to mention outfits for every imaginable weather scenario, as well as footwear, bags, and makeup to plan. 

Then there's hair: very much the crowning glory of your fun and fabulous summer getup. In short, no matter how painfully-cool or bang-on trend your apparel is, your tresses still need to be tantalising.

And with everyone from Lily Allen to Rita Ora, and Katy Perry to Paloma Faith sporting bright and colourful strands, in particular rainbow-hair is going to be the key festival look of 2015.

But if you're unsure as to how to create Coachella-worthy styles, thankfully Great Lengths has done the hard-work for you.

Just follow the easy-peasy steps below, and make sure to watch the video at the end too:

Add a little volumising powder to make your hair easier to work with

 

Plait the hair on one side 

 

It should begin to look like this

 

Hold your first plait in place with a clip and move on to the other side

 

Weave through strands from back of your head

 

Now bring your two plaits together from either side

 

Tie them both together at the back of your neck and secure with a clip

 

Fix any loose strands with clips – but don't worry about making it 'perfect'

 

Now back-comb to create a messy look

 

Ta-da! Perfect festival hair

 

 

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Taylor Swift is one of those celebrities we love but are also super jealous of. She always looks flawless and we can't express how much we love her hair. 

Here are five times we envied that mane…

1. 2015 BRIT Awards
Such a classy look.

2. 2014 Grammy Awards
Effortlessly chic. 

3. 2015 ACM Awards
Elegant with a quirky edge.

4. Shake It Off
Sleek and simple but still gorgeous. 

5. Elle Style Awards 2015
How did she manage to pull this off? She can do no wrong. 

 

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She wowed the world by looking almost impossibly well-groomed and fresh-faced less than 12hours after giving birth to her second child.

At 6 o’clock in the evening standing on the steps of the Lindo Wing at St Mary’s Hospital in London on Saturday following the 8.30am birth of Princess Charlotte, Kate Middleton was perfectly radiant. And despite her slim figure, bespoke Jenny Packham dress, and, of course, her gorgeous newborn daughter, the Duchess Of Cambridge’s magnificent hair certainly didn’t go unnoticed.

Kate and Williams with baby Charlotte on Saturday 

 

Rumours have long been abound that the royal relies on strategically-placed hair extensions to give her own natural locks a boost; this weekend will certainly do little to placate the conversation. Before emerging into public, she was looked after by well-to-do hairdresser Amanda Cook Tucker, who was apparently spotted entering the maternity hospital at lunchtime on Saturday, armed with appliances and products.

But speculation is now mounting that even even the best professionals in the business would struggle to create a similarly full, glossy mane without a little helping hand.

The Duchess back in 2011

 

Speculation as to whether the Duchess’s hair is entirely her own has circulated since her November 2010 engagement, but understandably neither she nor Kensington Palace has ever commented on the matter and she continues to ignite a serious dose of hair-envy in millions of women globally. 

“It’s impossible to say for certain unless you’re actually handling her hair,” Gold Fever’s Katie Jane Goldin, whose clients include Rosanna Davison, Georgia Salpa, and Roz Purcell, explains to SHEmazing! “But to have a such an incredible, gorgeous mane without some help from well-positioned extensions would be extremely rare.”

Rosanna Davison uses Gold Fever hair extensions

 

She adds: “So either she’s struck the hair-lottery – or she’s been quite clever in how she uses enhancements.

“These days, the best hair extensions look and feel exactly like your own natural strands do. You’d actually be surprised at how many people from all walks of life wear them.”

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Last week she beat off stiff competition to be crowned FHM's sexiest woman in the world – and Michelle Keegan has another reason to celebrate. 

One survey has now discovered that more than a third of women and more than a quarter of men reckon the actress has the world's most desirable hair. 

There were several famous faces with particularly lovely locks vying for the prize – among them Kim Kardashian, Cheryl Fernandez Versini, and Beyonce – but bride-to-be Michelle beat the lot of them with her gorgeous tresses.

Cheryl's tresses were also coveted in the survey 

 

The Viviscal hair supplements research also found that half of those surveyed live to regret a hair decision – the biggest regret being cutting it too short. Getting a perm or fringe, and choosing the wrong colour also ranked highly among the hair horror stories.

Michelle was awarded the FHM title on Tuesday after making the runners-up spot last year, and fourth-place in 2013.

The role that made her famous, playing Tina McIntyre on Coronation Street, concluded last year, but she's since been involved in other acting projects, as well as high-profile modelling gigs for Garnier and Lipsy.

 
 
Nadia was the highest ranked Irish woman on the FHM list

 

Flying the flag for Ireland on the influential FHM list was Laura Whitmore, ranked 37th, Georgia Salpa, who made number 85, and Nadia Forde at number 30.

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Many of us may feel that washing our hair every single day is good for it. However, this is not the case. Unless you desperately need to, you should try to avoid washing your hair everyday and here are 5 reasons why.

1. Natural Oils
We all hear about the natural oils in our hair and how important they are. Rather than trying to get rid of them, we should be grateful for them. They make your hair healthier and shinier.

2. Keeping colour
Conditioner can strip the colour from your hair and shampoo can cause it to fade. If you want to keep your hair dye locked in for as long as possible then you need to prevent yourself from washing it on a daily basis. 

3. Styling your hair
Fresh hair can be difficult to work with. Hair that hasn't been washed for a day or two will hold better and be more manageable. This will end up saving you time in the morning. 

4. Product build up
Sometimes greasy hair can be caused by a build up of products rather than your own natural olis, so try avoiding them for over a day. 

5. Heat protection
By not washing your hair everyday you are not spending as much time blow drying it as you normally would. This means less heat and less damage to your locks. 

Try this for a week and see if you notice the difference. 

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There’s a new beauty trend in town – the ‘granny’ hair.

We’ve seen silvery pinks and purples make an appearance but now plain old white-grey is having a serious moment with trendsetters all over Instagram.

The hashtag #GrannyHair has blown up on the photo sharing site and we have to say that some of the ladies can seriously pull off a head of grey hair.

Many celebrities have been trying out the look for a while now – with Nicole Richie, Dascha Polanco and Kelly Osbourne all dying their hair grey. 

Although we’re not so sure that is enough to convince us – after all, we’ll have plenty of time to rock the grey-haired look in a few years…

Would you dye your hair ‘granny’ grey? 

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When it comes to hair, every woman wants thick, voluminous locks.

Those of us with hair that just seems to stick to our scalp and never move will know only too well the feeling of envy when a woman with bouncy large hair walks by.

Now, we have some seriously simple tips on how you can add some volume to your hair.

Choose your shampoo and conditioner wisely
With so many products on the market now it’s not hard to find one to suit your hair. Try using really light-weight products that won’t cling to the hair follicles after you’ve rinsed, weighing your hair down and making it appear flat.

Don’t go overboard
When it comes to conditioner, it’s important to only apply it to the ends of your hair. Any more and your hair will be weighed down and flat as a pancake.

Add some layers
Layers will give your hair some bounce and give it some volume. Speak to your hairdresser about what you want and see what they come up with.

Dry your hair upside down
When drying your hair after a shower, throw your head upside and dry your hair from there.

Backcomb can be your friend
Now we don’t mean channelling Cheryl Cole circa the X Factor US debacle. Backcombing in a subtle way can be a great way to boost some volume for your roots.

Dry shampoo
People with thinner hair will know that greasiness is never far away, meaning dry shampoo is your BFF. However, dry shampoo is also great for creating volume.

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Model Suki Waterhouse has revealed her rather unusual beauty trick…and we are completely intrigued. 

Speaking to US Weekly, the stunning model revealed that to keep her hair ‘tousled’ she uses Coca-Cola!

Yes – she uses coke in her HAIR!

Erm, really?!

According to Suki, it leaves her hair looking perfect: “I don’t like my hair when it’s washed – it’s fine and limp – but Coca-Cola makes it tousled, like I’ve been through the Amazon or something.”

We’ve heard of beauty gurus using beer, eggs, honey and even mayonnaise to keep hair in condition – but Coca-Cola?! Now that’s a new one.

Will you be giving Suki’s hair tip a try?

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Rich Girl Hair. It’s the hot new hair look of the season and seems to be everywhere – but what IS it?!

Well, it seems it can be defined by The Cut as: “long, straight hair with a diffused curl so subtle it’s more like a bend.” Alternatively, they described it as: “the kind of hair you’d see on fancy Italian women in the 1980’s.”

Natural and simple, think a slightly more relaxed Kate Middleton curl and you’re half way there! Designers such as Jason Wu and Prabal Gurung went for the RGH for their model’s at this season’s New York Fashion Week, with the aim being to: “make the girls look as beautiful as possible, in the most natural way.”

But what makes the Rich Girl Hair so different to the ‘bedhead’ look of seasons ago (or this morning in our case) or the relaxed, outdoorsy look of beach waves? Well, it seems the RGH look is defined by the fact that it is still groomed – just not over styled. Unlike beach waves, the hair is ‘smooth and clean’ with no crunchy texture often attained with a beach wave look.

To get the look, brush well-conditioned and sleek hair before very lightly curling pieces with an iron – only hold for a few moments, we are looking for a bend here, rather than an obvious curl.

If you have naturally wavy hair then hurrah, just get out of bed, brush your hair, add some serum for shine and off you go – you lucky gal! 

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We’ve been given plenty of hair envy of late, with a number of stars embracing the bob and chopping off their tresses.

The latest celebrity to rock the ‘it’ hairstyle of the moment is actress Jessica Alba, who has cut off the long locks she is so famous for, in favour of a stunning long bob.

The 33-year-old took to her Instagram account to share her fresh look with her followers, posing with stylist to the stars Giann Andrea.

 

A photo posted by Jessica Alba (@jessicaalba) on

“Uh oh someone chopped off her hair!” wrote the Valentine’s Day star, showing off a side view of her caramel locks.

“Thank you @giannandrea1 for the cute cut! Love it!” she added, posting a second shot.

It seems that Kim Kardashian has really set the short hair trend in motion this season!

 

A photo posted by Jessica Alba (@jessicaalba) on

We absolutely love Jessica’s ‘do, but we’re not sure if we would be so brave as to go in for the chop!

What do you think?

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