Quarantine hair care tips by Sabikun Nahar

HairBar Bangladesh, one of the most prestigious high-end salons of Dhaka, have re-opened after a long break since the initiation of the lockdown in mid-March. Sabikun Nahar, proprietor of the renowned salon, sat down with Star Lifestyle to discuss all things hair and other beauty essentials.

Catch the full online interview on this week's episode of Lifestyle Talkies on The Daily Star's Facebook page. More details at the end of the article.

Tips and tricks to regain sheen and shimmer in dull hair

·    Yoghurt hair mask is a great way to bring back the shine.

·    Other DIY methods could be to put on a home-made papaya mask or a banana mask with an ample amount of honey in it, helping to bring back life into dull and lifeless hair.

What to do with long, unruly quarantine hair?

·    Embrace the longer hair style, or cut it short with the help of experts (only) in a COVID-19 safe salon.

·    Don't try any adventurous cuts at home as a personal project, this may turn out to be disastrous!

·    To trim hair, take the edges and snip off dull ends with a sharp scissor. Take help from loved ones if you feel less confident.

·    Men can try out interesting styles like 'the man bun,' 'the low ponytail,' or hair bands for the time-being to embrace their long, pandemic hair.

·    Use good quality styling products like a mousse, hair-gel etc. to tame unruly hair.

What to do with unpleasant hair roots?

·    Try out box colours for the moment. But make sure to use it only on the roots. Follow the instructions given in the package religiously. Don't keep the colours on for a longer time than specified. This will only dry-out the hair and make it look even more dull.

·    To give a unified sheen to the entire hair, you may choose to colour the rest of the hair, but make sure to keep it on for a maximum of 10 minutes, to prevent any sort of over-drying.

How to choose hair colours?

·    Level is how much lift the colour has. The higher the number, the lighter the colour.

·    Warm skin colour tones should go for lower numbers (specified on the boxes) and vice versa.

·    An olive toned person can choose deep brown, burgundy, cinnamon, etc. whereas a cooler toned person will look better in ash, blondes, blues and violets, etc.

Is HairBar Bangladesh open for clients?

Yes, it is, with all the precautions specified by WHO. We value the lives of our clients first over anything else.

Is HairBar Bangladesh all about hair care only?

No, not at all! We provide all kinds of beauty and makeup support at our salon. You can definitely get a facial, manicure and pedicure while colouring your hair at our salon.

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