Q&A Fashion & Beauty Our experts solve your problems NEW DO Q I keep chopping off my locks in the hope it will help the breakage and split ends, but they still look dry and ‘fluffy’! Help, what can I do in time for our wedding day? Trimming your hair is definitely a good habit to prevent split ends from travelling up the hair shaft – but if your strands still feel dry and fluffy, it’s likely a sign of deeper dehydration or damage. First, take a look at your routine: Are you using heat tools regularly without a heat protectant? Are you over colouring your hair causing damage? Are you getting enough protein and oily fish in your diet to give the hair the nutrients it needs? Have you had your iron levels checked as this can really affect the hair. Try switching your conditioner to a deep treatment mask but use it every time you wash your hair, most of the modern ones now are instants. I’d recommend switching between something with protein like K18 and something super-hydrating like Authentic Beauty Concept Hydrate Mask. Also, consider adding a lightweight leave-in conditioner or smoothing serum to damp hair before styling. This will help lock in moisture and reduce that fluffy texture. My absolute favourite is 7SECONDS Detangler and Briogeo’s bespoke Don’t Despair, Repair. Sleeping on a silk pillowcase works wonders too – avoiding rough toweldrying just patting the hair dry can make a huge difference. Healthy hair isn’t just about the cut – it’s about care, consistency, and choosing the right products for your hair type. Melissa Timperley, celebrity hairstylist/founder of Melissa Salons http://melissa-salons.com BENEATH THE VEIL Q I’m tying the knot in August, and I’m considering a veil, but for someone that’s always hot-bodied, I wondered will it hinder how I’m feeling? Do veils come in a variety of fabrics, styles, and head fastenings where one would be better suited to me than others? After 25 years in bridal, no bride has ever commented on feeling hot in their veil. If you are unsure, buy from a bridal boutique where you know the fabric is a well-made and breathable tulle. Avoid buying online as they can be made of a cheap, plastic fabric that cannot be pressed! But shopping local and high quality ensures a more comfortable wedding day – you only get one day to wear a veil, so you need to make the most of it! Editor says: Did you know there are nine different lengths of veil? Consider one of the shorter styles: birdcage, shoulder, elbow, blusher and finger-tip lengths, would all reduce the amount of fabric. I’ve also seen a rise in brides wearing ornate headbands instead of veils – this is such a brilliant trend and adds a lot of glam to a wedding look. The beauty of headbands is that you can get unique designs to suit your vibe and the wedding’s theme. Stephanie Harlow, Love Story Bridal www.lovestorybridal.co.uk 48
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