SAANCHI GILANI Fashion Stylist
I wouldn't say I have a love-hate relationship with my hair... It is more of a 'love and let's try to work this out' kind of a relationship, really. I was born with really curly hair; as I grew older, it became straight; and then, during my teenage years, I developed loose waves-so my hair has truly experienced all kinds of textures.
I blow-dry my hair frequently, and on days that I don't, genuinely try to make it through without hating it. In the past, I wished I could make my hair look the way it does when it's blow-dried, but with time, I have discovered acceptance and appreciation.
As a child, I had really thick hair...my hair ties would snap because of it. Of course, I didn't value this gift then, so now I do everything to retain its density. Over the years, my hair has also become a lot more frizzy, but a little care is all it needs to look and feel smooth. And so, I don't over wash my hair listen to it, and only when it feels oily do I cleanse it, so I can retain the scalp's natural oils. I like to oil it as often as I can, and treat myself to a hair spa treatment every few months. Steaming my hair is another ritual I practice often-I wrap my hair with a hot towel after conditioning it, and let it sit for a few minutes before rinsing out the product. I'm terrible at styling my hair at home, and I have been visiting the same hairstylist for years-Clarabelle Saldanha Hair Salon in Mumbai. What I love about Clarabelle's haircuts is that she not only cuts my hair right, but her technique ensures that it grows out well, too.
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