Whether you’re feeling under the weather, in a highly infected area, or simply can’t make it in to the salon for a while— we all have hair to maintain, lest we begin to look unkempt and like we never leave the house (even if that happens to be true, no one wants it to look that way!). So to tide you over, we’ve come up with some tips for keeping your hair under control until you can see us again.
At home color tips:
‘[Ask your stylist] for at home root touch up kits with personalized color formulas and detailed instructions on what to do. There are so many variables to coloring hair that this is the safest option. Plus, color corrections tend to be very expensive if something doesn’t go as planned!” — Sarah Lund, a style master at Kevin Murphy
At home hair trimming tips:
“While it’s best to leave haircuts to the professionals, there are a few things you can do at home to hold you over until your next hair appointment. If you must trim your split ends, pull hair around so it is in front of your shoulders on either side. Then, using very sharp scissors (dull scissors will cause more damage), cut with the scissors at a diagonal as a jagged line is more forgiving than a straight blunt line.
If you need to trim your bangs, I recommend washing and blowing dry bangs in the same direction that you normally wear them (for example: straight down, parted in the middle or swooped to the side). Use a fine tooth comb to hold hair in place while you lightly grasp hair between pointer and middle fingers. Make sure to keep your fingers straight, a curve can create hollow or short spots. Most importantly, don’t pull hair down flat or tight, this will create a shorter finish than intended. Always err on the side of caution and cut longer than you think, you can always go back and make them shorter.” — Sarah Lund, a style master at Kevin Murphy
Fixing a trimming mistake:
“First, have a good laugh and watch some styling videos on YouTube. Remember, your haircut is not a tattoo—it will grow out! In the meantime, try a few new looks like waves or curls. These styles are more forgiving and can hide mistakes in haircuts more easily than straight hair. Additionally, play with some up-do styles and add some fun hair accessories to cover your mistake.” — Sunnie Brook, celebrity hairstylist
