13 quirky hair tips you’ve never heard before

“Apart from snipping split ends at a salon, the best thing for an instant fix is to curl the hair inwards and hide the split ends,” says Katy Reeve, National Creative Director of TONI&GUY. “Simply wrap the ends of the hair around a brush and blast with some heat to lock it in, and that way you have created the illusion of no split ends alongside gorgeous bouncy curls.”

“In summer, I blow-dry all hair with a gel, (like Aveda Men Pure-Formance Firm Hold Gel), layered with a finishing cream,  (like Aveda Smooth Infusion Nourishing Styling Creme) to stop the hair going big and frizzy with humidity,” says Aveda Artist Darren Summors.

“If your hair has any silicone build-up from bad shampoos and conditioners, saturate hair with Coca Cola and put in a shampoo cap,” explains Lauren McCowan, ambassador of evo. “The Coca Cola will break down the buildup so you can properly wash and treat your hair.”

“Use Mr Smith Foundation to prep and prime damp hair, blow-dry, then paddle brush to sweep hair away from the face and gather it at the nape of the neck,” explains hairstylist Elyston Hayden. “Next, use a snag-free elastic to secure the desired pony, and take a cable tie and wrap it around the elastic and tighten. Cut the cable tie end off and slide the elastic off for a cool industrial vibe.”

“We use different-sized paint brushes from Bunnings,” says hairstylist Anthony Nader of Raw, “We've found that it gives a more natural ‘bleed’ and therefore allows the colour to fuse together beautifully. The bigger the brush, the more camouflaged the blend will be.”

“Divide your hair in four or more sections, plait, then apply a straightening iron along the plaits for no more than three seconds,” says Jules Peacocke, owner and director of Lily Jackson Hair & Makeup. “As you heat up each length of the plait, let the hair cool and take out the braid.”

“For a 70s-inspired frizzy wave, take two chopsticks, weave small sections of hair through the chopsticks in a figure eight pattern, then heat with a ghd platinum styler,” says Richard Kavanagh, ghd Creative Director Australia & New Zealand. “Then, slide the chopsticks out and you’re good to go.”

“For an airy texture to the hair with a LOT of hold, mix one packet of sugar with water in a spray bottle and spray it into the hair before styling,” says Justine Marjan, Global Stylist and celebrity stylist of TRESemmé.

“Apply hairspray to a natural-bristle toothbrush, and run it over your hair to tame flyaways,” says Adam Reed, founder of Percy & Reed. “This way you can apply a small amount of product and it won’t overload the hair.”

“For a long-lasting curl, curl your hair at night, then sleep with a very loose high ponytail and on a satin pillow,” says Rose Hoffman, creative director of Kérastase’s flagship institute, AlanaKristian. “The next day, your curls will still be intact.”

“To create undone texture, apply a primer, like Redken Pillow Proof Treatment Blow Dry Express Treatment Primer Cream, and allow to air-dry for a ‘nude’ textured look” says Dmitri Papas, Redken Global Artist and 2015 ‘Australian Hairdresser Of The Year’.

“I use a Beautyblender to apply hair colour,” says Lizzie Liros, hairstylist and Philips Haircare Ambassador. “This tool is great for root-stretching, which is where you create more regrowth  for a more natural finish.”

“Apply a curl cream, like ELEVEN Australia Keep My Curl Defining Cream to damp hair,” explains hairstylist and founder of Eleven Australia, Joey Scandizzo. “Tie sections of hair in twisted knots all over the head and sit under a dryer to create lived-in texture with a natural-looking wave.”

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