Welcome back peaches! How are we all doing? Since I've touched back down to reality in Ireland I've been suffering with serious Post Holiday Disorder, especially since it was a sun holiday it is totally understandable as this dear country of ours in known for only one week of sunshine per year and I can't believe I am wearing jumpers in the middle of July!! Hayfever has also played a big part in my summer so far. Oh my god I've never experienced anything like it this year. Most of the time my eyes are swollen and red and I literally can't breath. So I'm feeling a little sorry for myself right now. Apart from that all is good! Today I am back with a few tips to keep your hair healthy and luscious.

Healthy hair is in. It doesn't matter how thick, straight or styled it is. If it's healthy you'll be on trend.

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1. When blow drying, use a lower heat setting when possible. Lowering the temperature just a little bit can reduce breakage. A heat protection product is vital too if you're using heat on your hair.

2. When possible, let your hair dry naturally. Time is obviously a big factor with this, but the less you use heat the better for your tresses.

3. Use a comb to gently brush the knots out of your hair post shower. Using a vent brush or paddle brush will be too harsh on the knotted hair and make it break and fall out.

4. Try where possible to wash your hair as little as you can. It might be icky, especially if you're used to washing it daily or every other day, but the natural protective oils get washed away easily and keeping them around for a little longer does help. Use dry shampoo in the interim if you need a de-grease!

5. When styling your hair, don't pull sections hard from the root, tread gently the closer you are to your head. When the hair breaks from the top of the shaft, it makes hair look brittle and broken, and increases flyaways.

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6. If you've got hair extensions, you'll protect your hair health by following the guidelines given by your hairdresser. But a top tip would be to plait your hair before bed as sleeping on bonded extensions can make the hair mat into what feels like dreadlocks. Not ideal!

7. Make sure to do treatments (both leave-in and wash out) on your hair at least once a week. You moisturise your skin every night so why wouldn't your hair warrant the same hydration attention?

8. If you can, use a straightener with built-in protective properties. I recommend the Remington Shine Therapy one, the plates are coated and infused with oils that protect while they style. (I know it's one or two years old but it an ole reliable!)

9. Get regular trims. I know, I know. You want to grow your hair, (believe me I've struggled with it for years while my mother just kept cutting off the same two inches that had just grown). But honestly, the best way to keep your hair looking picture perfect is a little trim every six to eight weeks. Just to cut the dust off, as they say.

10. Embrace your natural hair. Instead of always trying to fight against your curls, or trying to create waves from straight hair, just embrace what you've got naturally and focus on shine and health.

Follow these suggestions to keep your hair in tip top shape and flaunt it girl! If any of you have any other tips or suggestions I would love to know.

Thank you for reading,
Samantha x