10 Expert Tips to Keep Your Hair Healthy Between Salon Visits
Nothing beats that freshly styled, salon-finish hair. But how do you keep your hair looking shiny, strong, and healthy between appointments? As one of the leading hair salons in Edinburgh, the expert stylists at Sobo Hair Boutique in Trinity share their top insider tips for maintaining healthy, gorgeous hair at home.
Expert Tips to keep your Hair Healthy from Our Edinburgh Hair Stylists
1. Use Professional, Salon-Quality Products
The products you use at home make a huge difference to your hair’s health. Supermarket shampoos and conditioners often contain harsh sulphates and silicones that can cause long-term damage.
At Sobo, we recommend our clients use:
- Aveda: Gentle, vegan, and packed with plant-based ingredients to protect and nourish hair.
- Kérastase: The ultimate prescriptive luxury range. Whether your hair needs hydration, strength, shine, or frizz control, there’s a tailored Kérastase treatment for every concern.
Sobo Hair Boutique is proud to offer expert advice on which products will work best for your hair type and condition.
2. Don’t Over-Wash Your Hair
One of the most common causes of dry, brittle hair is over-washing. Shampooing too often can strip your scalp of natural oils that keep your hair moisturised and protected.
Our stylists suggest:
- For normal to dry hair: Wash 2-3 times a week.
- For oily hair: Wash every other day using a gentle, balancing shampoo.
Always follow up with a conditioner, focusing on mid-lengths and ends.
3. Always Use Heat Protection
Heat styling tools like straighteners, curling irons, and hairdryers can damage your hair if not used carefully. Before applying any heat, always use a heat-protectant product.
Heather, our Artistic Director at Sobo, says: “My go-to is the Kérastase Extentioniste Thermique. It protects hair from heat up to 230°C, minimises breakage, and leaves hair soft and manageable.”
4. Avoid Excessive Heat Styling
Even with heat protection, excessive heat can take its toll over time. Try to give your hair a break by:
- Air-drying your hair when possible.
- Using lower heat settings on tools.
Embracing your natural texture or booking in for a professional blow dry at our blow dry bar in Edinburgh.
5. Treat Your Hair to Deep Conditioning
A deep conditioning mask once a week can work wonders. It restores moisture, repairs damage, and prevents split ends.
Sobo’s in-salon favourites include:
- Kérastase Fusio-Dose: A quick, tailored in-salon treatment for instant transformation.
- Kérastase Deep Intense Treatment: Targets dryness and damage, leaving hair soft, smooth, and shiny.
- Kérastase Première Damaged Hair Treatment: Perfect for hair weakened by colour or heat, restoring strength and resilience.
If you’re not sure which Kérastase treatment is best for your hair, just ask one of our hairdressers in Edinburgh at your next appointment.
6. Get Regular Trims
One of the simplest yet most important things you can do to keep your hair healthy is to trim it regularly. Even if you’re growing it out, a light dusting every 6-8 weeks prevents split ends from travelling up the hair shaft.
Emily, Senior Stylist at Sobo, advises: “Regular trims keep your hair looking healthy and help maintain your style for longer between visits.”
7. Be Gentle When Brushing Wet Hair
Wet hair is at its most fragile. Use a wide-tooth comb or a specialist detangling brush to prevent breakage. Start at the ends and gently work your way up to the roots.
8. Protect Your Hair at Night
Heather recommends sleeping on a silk or satin pillowcase to reduce friction and prevent hair breakage. You can also loosely braid your hair or wrap it in a silk scarf before bed to keep it smooth and tangle-free.
9. Don’t Skip Scalp Care
Healthy hair starts with a healthy scalp. Exfoliating your scalp or using a scalp treatment can help remove buildup and promote healthy hair growth.
We recommend:
Kérastase Scrub Apaisant: A gentle exfoliating scalp treatment that soothes and refreshes.
Aveda Scalp Solutions: For a lightweight, nourishing boost to promote scalp balance.
10. Stay Hydrated and Eat Well
Your hair’s health reflects your overall wellbeing. A diet rich in vitamins and minerals, plenty of water, and foods high in protein (like eggs, nuts, and fish) all support strong, shiny hair.
Bonus: Treat Yourself to a Sobo Blow Dry or Treatment
Sometimes, a little extra TLC from the professionals makes all the difference. Our clients love popping into our Trinity hair salon between major appointments for a bounce-restoring blow dry, toning gloss, or a Kérastase treatment in Edinburgh to keep their hair looking salon-fresh.
Ready for Your Next Hair Appointment?
Whether it’s time for a fresh cut, a nourishing Kérastase treatment, or just a pampering blow dry, our team of expert stylists at Sobo Hair Boutique are here to help you maintain healthy, beautiful hair all year round.
Book online, call us, or message us on Instagram or Facebook. We can’t wait to welcome you to our Trinity hair salon in Edinburgh!