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You always want to look cute, even when you’re on the road. We completely understand! After all, you didn’t pack the best parts of your wardrobe for nothing. However, coordinating a great look while ducking in and out of airports and planes tends not to mesh well. Combine this with jetlag and exhaustion and maintaining your quality hair care routine easily becomes the last thing on your mind. What can you do? We have a few tips or, more accurately, easy hairstyle suggestions to keep your hair at its best while also making the idea of fussing with it the least of your cares while you’re seeing the world!

Fishtail Braids

The classic fishtail braid is not only easy to style your hair into but is extremely cute! Whether you’ve freshly washed your hair and worked in a bit of leave in conditioner or are throwing it up as-is, you’re sure to look great as you board your next flight or stop at the nearest airport Starbucks kiosk for a little pick-me-up. You can simply comb through your hair with your fingers while it’s wet or dry, then twine it into a fishtail braid on the side of your head and secure it with a band. After that, you’re ready to go!

Buns

Buns have to be the ultimate low-effort hairstyle, but they work wonders with any outfit! Best of all, styling your hair this way takes mere minutes and keeps it safely secured while you’re out and about. You won’t have to worry about it tumbling down into your eyes and get all the benefits of looking quite fashionable without investing too much of your time.

Chignons

Chignons are the siblings of the top-heavy bun and provide a more elegant touch to your travel style. While chignons take a little more effort, they hold up well no matter how far you’re traveling. Just be sure to bring plenty of hair pins to keep it in place.

Side Ponytails

If chignons are the siblings of buns, side ponytails are the cousins of fishtail braids. They have the same orientation, but a side ponytail isn’t bound up the way fishtail braids are—literally! This hairstyle combines easily with a hat to help you maintain some sun protection for hair if you’re anticipating going anywhere with lots of sunshine. Simply push all your hair to one side of your head and over your shoulder, then secure it with a good hair tie. Now you’re ready for adventure!

Twists

This hairstyle is a great solution for those with long hair who aren’t interested in fussing with it whatsoever in between flights. Again, this will require a bit of time and some pinning and pulling, but you’ll be able to glide through customs with ease, grace and the state of your hair being the farthest from your mind!

To learn how else you can maintain quality hair care both on and off the road, contact us at RemySoft Solutions! We’re here to help you look your most chic no matter the occasion.

While summer is perhaps one of the most enjoyable seasons for many, thanks to its ample supply of free time and opportunities for outings with friends, it isn’t so good for your hair. The summer sun inflicts a lot of damage on your hair and can easily render it a barely manageable mess. If you’ve dealt with this unfortunate downside of the summer, we are here to the rescue! Here are a few handy tips for sun protection for hair, as well as helpful information and why and how your hair can go wrong.

For Frizziness…

Nearly everyone has dealt with this beast of a hair problem at some point, when a frayed, cloud-like mass takes over the space where your lovely hair used to be. People who treat their hair frequently with chemical products tend to experience this problem the most. In fact, the chemicals are the problem. Perms, dyes and other similar hair styling tools we rely upon on a frequent basis can harm our hair by stripping it of the oils and moisture it needs to thrive. As a result, your hair becomes brittle and dehydrated to the point it will take in moisture wherever it can get. Summer humidity tends to be the perfect source.

To remedy this problem, you want to first invest in sulfate free shampoo and conditioner, which will help restore and lock in moisture within your hair. You may also want to consider relying on anti-frizz products until the next time you wash your hair.

For Dull Hair…

This problem is quite the opposite of what we discussed above. Rather than your hair puffing out, you may experience it weighing down until it becomes a lackluster straggle hanging floppily from your scalp. What’s the deal? Again, it’s the summer humidity! The excess water hanging in the air will easily latch onto your hair and make it far heavier than it should be.

To fix this, you want to try using a leave in conditioner and related products to boost the amount of proteins in your hair, which will make it more resistant to weighty moisture. In the meantime, you can use sprays that fight off moisture to help your hair thrive.

For Chlorine-Damaged Hair…

This problem is especially relevant for pool lovers. The sunlight and chlorine from the pool (and/or simply using far too much product) can combine to create less than desirable effects upon your hair, eliminating the sheen. Either way, your hair suffers from one of two problems: too much residue or too much dryness.

Again, a good sulfate free shampoo and conditioner should do the trick by cleaning your hair of any residue and restoring necessary moisture. You can also flat iron your hair to tide you over until your next wash day.

Interested in other quality hair care tips? Feel free to contact us to learn how else we can help you and your hair!

With the advent of summer comes a whole slew of opportunities, from vacations to outings to splurging on a new wardrobe. Why not change up your hairstyle while you’re at it? Many trends are arising this summer, which you may not want to miss out on. Luckily, we’re here to inform you of what these trends are and how you can join in on them yourself! Read on to learn all about them.

Blue

Blue is a seemingly underutilized hair color, despite its flexibility and ability to look great on just about anyone. Blue comes in such a large variety of shades that, if you are interested in trying out an unnatural hair color, you should be able to find the perfect hue for you. Furthermore, there are many ways to implement it into your locks, such as through a bit of peekaboo highlighting on your ends, covering your entire hair or streaking it through and blending it in with a cool shade of black. Either way, you’re sure to turn heads with hair of this color, as well as love the way it looks on you!

Ronze

You may have heard of bronde hair. Ronze is essentially bronde’s counterpart but tailored toward those with naturally ginger locks. Much like blue hair, ronze is flexible enough to look great on anyone. While the style essentially consists of bronzy and coppery shades blended together, it can be altered, depending upon your skin tone. If you’re darker-skinned, you’ll want a much deeper version of this hair color. Paler people will want to go brighter. Ultimately, the shade of this particular look is up to you and your hairstylist!

Platinum Blonde

This is one hair hue that will never die out in terms of trendiness! While upkeep depends greatly on regular maintenance and a well-fortified supply of sulfate free shampoo and conditioner, you can easily make it work for you! Much like the other colors we’ve listed so far, platinum blonde isn’t limited to the snowy white you’ve most commonly seen. There are all sorts of shades for all types of skin tones, meaning you can experiment with as many hues as you want until you find the right one.

Babylights

Named after their youthful inspiration, the natural highlighting found in children with blonde hair, babylights are a great way to try out highlighting, especially if you don’t have a lot of time to devote to regular maintenance. The best part of this coloring style is it will blend easily with your root color as you allow your hair to grow. Since babylights are more about technique than color, you can apply this look to any hair color imaginable. Just be sure to invest in a leave in conditioner for that small bit of maintenance you need to take care of!

No matter what style you end up going for, you must remember to invest equally in sun protection for hair in order to help your new style flourish. Feel free to contact us for more hair advice!

Here’s How to Pick the Best Hair Color for You!

Experimentation has always been deeply ingrained into human behavior, from the way we live to the way we style ourselves. This includes our clothing, our makeup and especially our hair. It’s entirely natural to look for a change of hair color, but making that decision can be tricky! While your first impulse may be to pick the color you like best, you may also be concerned with choosing one that looks good on you, which is understandable! Selecting any kind of hair styling you like and makes you look great is vital to quality hair care. We’re dedicated to helping people look and feel good, which is why we have put together this guide on how to select the best hair color as well as lend you some suggestions.

Where Do I Start?

This is the first and most common question people ask when they’re considering dyeing their hair. Luckily, the answer to this question is somewhat simple: start with your skin tone! Almost every person on Earth will find their skin tone fits into one of two undertone categories: cool or warm. How can you figure out just what your undertones are? The easiest way is to take a glimpse at your wrists. Study the veins running through them and take note of what color they appear to be through your skin. Blue veins mean your undertones are cool. Green veins mean they are warm. The darkness of your skin matters to some extent. For instance, if you are pale with cool undertones, you may want to try warm, sunny hair colors.

If you don’t want to base your hair color off your undertones, you can also observe your eye color. Certain hair colors look much better with light eye colors, while others look better with dark eyes. For the sake of simplicity, we will be offering suggestions based on your undertones.

For Warm Undertones

Cool hair colors will thrive against warm skin. Consider going with an auburn, ash brown, brunette or dusky blonde color for your next dye work! If you don’t want to go all the way with your hair color, feel free to add cool-toned highlighting instead to give your hair more dimension and still create a pleasant contrast against your skin.

For Cool Undertones

Invert the advice we gave to those with warm undertones and you’ll be set. If you have cool skin, warmer hair color will look best on you! Think rich browns, bright strawberry-like reds and nutty shades of blonde. Again, highlighting is a great option if you don’t want to commit full-on. No matter what you decide to do with your hair color, however, you should be sure to keep it healthy with a regular routine and sulfate free shampoo and conditioner. The dyeing process is strenuous and drying for your hair so leave in conditioner will work wonders to limit any damage.

For other tips on your hairstyle and general hair health, feel free to contact us!

So you’ve made the decision to buy a wig. What’s next? Well, you’ll have to pick the material you want it to be made from! There are two main wig materials: synthetic and real, or “remy.” Both of these wig types come with their own advantages and disadvantages. Which one is best for you depends upon your needs and lifestyle. Keep reading to learn about all of these factors so you can come to the best possible decision.

Synthetic Wigs

Leave in conditioner protects your wigs.

While synthetic wigs used to be made from flimsier materials, they can now be constructed to feel nearly as real as human hair! This type of wig is perfect for those who are constantly on the go. Synthetic wigs can be worn immediately. You don’t need to style them as you would a human hair wig because it’s already been styled and is designed to hold its shape for an indefinite amount of time. Best of all, you won’t have to worry about your wig losing its shape under the same circumstances human hair would. This enables you to carry on with your day and look great in the process!

Synthetic wigs, however, aren’t necessarily the best choice for those looking to style their wigs every so often. As stated before, the styles of synthetic wigs are made to last. However, they don’t have a long lifespan in general. The most you can hope to maintain your wig is six months. In order to wear a new style, you’ll either have to buy a new wig or special tools to style the wig without damaging it. Many synthetic wigs are sensitive to the heat from styling tools and will distort if exposed to it.

Remy Wigs

Remy wigs are made of human hair, meaning they’re the most lifelike you can get. They’re the perfect choice for those who want the full effect from their wig, from texture to being able to manipulate it as you please. Compared to synthetic wigs, remy wigs sport a higher price tag, but with the larger price comes greater benefits!

Due to how human hair wigs are made, with their need for stronger processing chemicals and other treatments, you will ultimately receive a much better product than you would if you bought a synthetic wig. You’ll need to invest in wig care products, such as wig shampoo and conditioner, to own a remy wig. You may want to consider leave in conditioner for its regular care. You will need to take care of it in the same way you care for your natural hair to maintain its life span. You also will have to style the wig before you can wear it. Luckily, remy wigs can be worn for more than one year, allowing you more flexibility in how you wear your wig and more longevity for your buck!

On our website, you’ll find more information on how to care for a wig. For more advice, feel free to get in touch with us! We want to help you look and feel your absolute best!

When it comes to the summer months, you can’t beat the “classic” activities, such as going out with friends, getting a tan and heading out for a refreshing swim to escape the heat. Swimming is an especially popular pastime, but it isn’t without its drawbacks. If you have to rely on a pool for your swimming needs, you’ll inevitably be exposed to chlorine, the chemical poured into pool water to keep it sterile and suitable for swimming in the first place. While chlorine works wonders as far as allowing you to enjoy the pool, it isn’t so good for your hair. In this article, we’ll go over how to protect your hair from chlorine or soothe any existing damage you’ve already amassed from taking a dip in the past.

How Does Chlorine Work?

As stated above, the purpose of chlorine is to keep swimming pools sanitary for swimming by purifying it and protecting it against bacterial breeches introduced by the mass of human bodies that enter the pool on a regular basis. The chemicals within chlorine are incredibly strong as a result. One of the jobs of chlorine, in particular, is to eliminate the presence of oil in the water—and guess what our hair produces on a regular and natural basis?

If you’re a frequent swimmer, you want to exercise even more caution when going for a swim. Continually stripping the oils from your hair can cause all kinds of harm, including breakage, dryness and many other issues. If your hair is already bleached, it is even more vulnerable to chlorine’s effects.

Helping Chlorine-Affected Hair

Hydrating shampoo can help you keep chlorine out.

If your hair is constantly tangled, losing color, fried looking and dry, it’s highly likely your hair suffers from damage caused by chlorine. In this case, you’ll need a care regimen to help restore it to its natural glory. Here are some steps you can take:

• Apply a leave in conditioner. This will help to tame the ends of your hair, as well as restore and maintain some level of moisture.
• Invest in protein treatments to restore hair health.
• Use a clarifying shampoo to get rid of any and all chlorine still remaining in your hair.
• Consult a professional to see what else can be done.

Lowering Your Risk of Damage from Chlorine

Use these tricks prior to and following a trip to the pool to limit the effects of chlorine upon your hair:

• Invest in hydrating shampoo and use it following a swim to counteract any drying effects.
• Rinse your hair with fresh, non-chlorinated water after your swim to begin getting rid of the chlorine clinging to it.
• A swimming cap is a perfect way to keep your hair safe, especially if you frequent the swimming pool.
• Soak your hair with regular water prior to your pool trip. This will limit the amount of chlorine that can enter your hair.

No matter the amount of exposure your hair has to chlorine, it will help tremendously to use sulfate free shampoo and conditioner to keep your hair sleek and healthy during the summer months. For any other hair related concerns, contact us! We’re here to help!

We know what an exciting season summer can be! Most people have more time to spare, often enough to enjoy fanciful outings with friends and family and take some time for themselves to relax. The only downside? The effect the summertime has on your hair! Even the most docile of locks are prone to frizz, dryness and other nastiness unlike any other time of year. If you’re trying to keep your hair tame and cute over the summer, you may want a bit of help. Here are some great style suggestions to try as you’re out and about this summer!

The Vintage Ponytail

This particular hairstyle is sure to work for everyone, especially if your hair type is naturally prone to annoying frizziness. For once, this unfortunate trait works in your favor because it will lend your ponytail some quite desirable body. The best way to approach this style is after a fresh wash. Separate your hair by parting it down the center of your scalp, then use your trusty blow dryer. After this, you can roll your hair up with your roller set of choice and keep it this way until you’re ready to go out for the day. The ideal version of this look is a ponytail kept low and the crown of the head brushed slick and smooth. This hairstyle works great with the application of a hair extension set!

A Fishtail Braid

Leave in conditioner keeps your hair smooth.

This style is perfect for anyone on the go who doesn’t have a lot of time to fiddle with their hair in the mirror or anyone who has no plans to hang out and just wants a hairstyle to chill out in. Ideally, you want to work with hair that hasn’t been washed as recently. This will help your braid hold better and be easier to braid.

The Side Braid

Sun protection for hair is important for summer styles.

This hairstyle is simple and effective for an outing. It keeps your hair out of your face and away from your neck, maximizing the coolness potential. Pair with a hat for the ultimate sun protection for hair! To wear this style, braid your hair as normal, then use a hair tie the same color as your hair to secure it. You can make this style a bit messy if you like by letting some of your hair fall away on the opposite side of your head to frame your face. Consider wearing this style for a fun summer date and impress that special someone with this incredibly cute look!

We hope these hairstyle suggestions will help you as you’re out and about this summer. We guarantee you’ll not only be able to stay cool, but look adorable while doing it! Be sure to take care of your hair by keeping it moisturized. Our leave in conditioner is a great way to prevent your hair from drying out too much. Contact us to learn how else you can care for your hair this season!

Summer is perhaps one of the toughest months for hair. The sun constantly bears its heat down on your scalp, drying it from the roots down and brittling it, sometimes with more than disappointing results. It’s during this time of year you’ll want to be the most invested in maintaining quality hair care because heat damage is one of the easiest and most common ways to harm your hair. We have gathered some tips on how to keep your hair as safe as possible over the summer without having to rely too heavily on hair care products.

Lighten Up Your Brushing Routine!

This tip goes for managing wet hair. Wet hair breaks easily, which can lead to all kinds of damage, especially if you’re using tools that are naturally more rigorous on your hair. If you’re about to detangle, you don’t want to use anything that will tug on your hair too much. Wide toothed combs are the best solution for your detangling routine. They’re less likely to yank on your tangles and cause damage.

Rinse With a Hot Oil Treatment

Plant-based oils, such as avocado and coconut, are the most nourishing for your hair because they’re the easiest for your strands to absorb. After you finish your first shampooing, take some oil and apply it thoroughly to your hair. After rinsing, you can then carry on with the rest of your washing routine and apply conditioner. This method will trap valuable moisture into your hair, which will keep it from becoming too brittle from all the summer heat. This treatment best works in combination with sulfate free shampoo and conditioner, which also preserves hair moisture.

There’s a Better Way to Eliminate Chlorine from Your Hair

Quality hair care is an absolute must this summer.

The biggest downside to going to the pool is the havoc it wreaks upon your hair. Anyone with lighter hair colors will find their locks marred with hideous green streaks that are difficult to remove. If this has happened to you, we have a solution! Prior to taking a swim, wet your hair thoroughly. This will prevent so much chlorine from entering the strands. Once you’re done, use two cups’ worth of plain water and one-quarter of a cup of apple cider vinegar to rinse your hair while it’s still wet. Problem solved!

Cut Down on How Often You Wash

While washing your hair makes for great hygienic practices, it harms your hair by removing too much of the natural oils it needs to remain healthy and protected. Rather than washing every time you shower, try dry shampoos and performing a simple shower rinse to take care of any oiliness. Only wash your hair enough to keep it from getting too grungy and be sure to take advantage of leave in conditioner when you do decide to wash. Your hair will thank you!

We hope this guide will help you keep your hair safe and happy this summer! Contact us to learn other tips to protect and maintain your hair.

If you’re like any fashion-focused person, you’ve likely moved on from 2015’s trends and are eager to see what 2016 has in store. Despite how early it is in the year, a number of hot looks have emerged for anyone to try. However, you may be curious as to how 2016’s most recent trends compare to the greatest looks from 2015. We were certainly curious, and so we wrangled a few looks from this year and the last to see what’s changed and what has stayed the same.

Multicolored Dye Jobs

While this look requires oodles of quality hair care, it has gained massive appeal among the young adult crowd. This look has remained popular in both 2015 and 2016, but the execution has changed. Stylists have swapped out streaking your whole head with a rainbow of bright colors with subtle, peekaboo underlights. Underlights involve dyeing only the bottom layer of your hair and is a wonderfully unique way to pull off new hair colors. Best of all, they totally work in professional environments for those of you whose individuality is stifled by your 9 to 5.

Finding Your Roots

A great sulfate free shampoo keeps your hair looking great.

You might fondly remember the ombre trend that swept over the hair styling community back in 2015. However, in 2016, two relative newcomers have arrived to dethrone the ombre look: bronde and balayage. Balayage is quite similar to ombre hair because it gradually transitions from dark to light, from roots to ends. However, balayage is far more gentler-looking in an almost sun-kissed sense. Bronde is a comparable phenomenon, combining brunette roots and blonde ends.

Braids

Leave in conditioner can enhance your braid.

While braids have always been popular, the way people wear them has shifted continuously throughout the decades. 2015’s braids were greatly inspired by popular culture. You would most often find, for example, a single braid blending into free-flowing locks. In 2016, people seem to prefer them in sleek, immaculate styles.

Waves

Quality hair care shows in the way your hair looks.

The wavy look is relaxing this year. Instead of fretting over getting your wave pattern perfectly neat, as was the norm with mermaid hair back during 2015, worry no longer! Now you can simply brush your day-old curls and carry on with your day.

Pastels

A leave in conditioner is required to keep hair beautiful.

Pastel hair is changing drastically as well. You now have the option of either using pastel colors as highlights to ash-colored hair, rather than jumping into brighter shades. Pink is also quickly replacing the grays that enraptured so many people during 2015. Regardless of what dye work you go with, be sure to wash your hair with a great sulfate free shampoo to preserve your hair health and help the color last!

We’re excited to see what else 2016 has to offer, and we hope you’re inspired by these current trends, as well as everything else to come! At RemySoft Solutions, we specialize in helping you look and feel your best by boosting your hair’s health. That’s why we offer only the best products, such as our leave in conditioner. To learn more about what we do, contact us on our website!