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Ten Unique and Fabulous Hair Tips & Tricks

I’m an ex-hairstylist and still-hair-obsessed fanatic (what else can you expect from someone who grew up in the humidity-soaked south with frizzy, frantic, curly hair?). So I’ve had a lot of experience with do-overs, over-do’s, do’s and don’t's (you should see my high school year book photo - can someone say “Sun-In”?), and, well, you name it. After so many years of umpteen hair experiences, I’d better have some tips to share with you. So here goes:

The GHD flat iron makes your hair 100% humidity proof. Curly, lumpy, frizzy hair after using the GHD in 100% humidity = straight, silky hair, unfazed by humidity.
Want to grow your hair? Stop trimming it. All hair has split ends. If you need smoother looking ends, use silicone products on the ends to “seal” the split ends closed.
European-style segues into American-style. Baby jaw clips look great holding twisted hair strands on each side of your head (strand thickness should be pinkie finger width). Cute!
No time to wash you hair? You can get away with a fast, front hair wash in the sink for a quick fix.
Another quick fix for dirty hair. If you’re hair is really thin & oily hair, wear a high ponytail with hair gel on the head to “hide” the greasy look. And if you aren’t a ponytail wearer, learn the art of backbrushing, fast . (It’s easy!) Otherwise, ignore it. You’re the only one who notices.
Time to budget your beauty? Don’t gasp, and don’t gasp at this tip, either: water down your shampoo—two washings anyway and your hair is clean. You don’t always need the full-on concentrated shampoo to get clean hair. Put conditioner only on the ends of your hair. Work in good, then rinse.
Curly hair just hanging strange and stringy? Try a salt water spritz (think of Beach Curls). Then flip your hair upside down and scrunch.
Want to keep your hair cleaner, longer? Easy. Change your pillow case every night, or flip it over and change every other night. Pillowcases harbor grease and bacteria.
Having trouble with your scalp’s skin staying consistent—especially when traveling? Try rinsing with the same bottled water each day (if you’re a traveler, make sure the bottle is sold at your destination). Using the same water will help keep your scalp’s PH unshocked and stable.
Gray hair peeping out from your temples? Make a thick, thick tea and dab the tannin on your grays for a quick fix (lighter tea for blonds, darker for brunettes). A dab of permanent dye to tide you over until you have the full head of hair done is even better.

Sarah Gilbert Fox, the senior editor of Style magazine in Baltimore, Maryland, loves to talk hair. Read more from Sarah at her Style Magazine blog, or visit her live at Twitter.com/StyleAvenue.

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