Let your hair look great while giving it a break

We love our natural hair care and some hair growth products but every now and then our hair needs a break from washing.

BellaSugar magazine has been putting together some tips on how to make your hair look great while having a rest from shampoo for a day.

“Over-cleansing strips your hair of the natural oils your scalp produces,” says the magazine.

“They actually act like a natural shield for your locks, which is good if you're a fan of the hairdryer. 

“But, unfortunately, not everyone's second-day hair looks as pristine as it does after that initial wash. So how do you reconcile? With a quick hairstyle to hide the evidence, of course!”

The magazine suggests the “halfway French braid” – a French plait which does what it says on the tin – it goes halfway round your head.

So here’s how you do it. Start with a deep side parting and French braid your hair on the side of your head in the other direction.

Stop before you reach the other ear and secure it with bobby pins. Curl the hair which hangs loose, chuck on some hair spray and you’re done!