For many of us, we’ve never had to stay at home for extended periods of time. Now with #socialdistancing and #selfisolation becoming the new norm, we’ve been wondering how we can best navigate these challenging times in the best positive ways?

While we don’t have a cure for Covid-19, we do have a cure for the boredom of self- isolation, in the form of some tips to help see you through this time. With fun and inspiration, and hair that bhaves!

INTRODUCING “THE SHAMPOO DETOX”

Now is the perfect time to tackle that oily scalp in the privacy of your own home. On the bright side, you’re less likely to bump into that gorgeous guy/girl at the park/gym/bar looking like you’ve just fried an egg on your head!You will go through a few weeks of dealing with oily roots while pushing the boundaries of not washing your hair, but trust us, it will be worth it in the end.

WHY A SHAMPOO DETOX?

SAVE $$ - using less shampoo and conditioner is going to make a positive impact on your bank balance. This is definitely the time for us to find ways to save.

COLOUR LASTS LONGER - washing your hair everyday can cause your colour to fade quicker than it should.

LAY OFF THE HEAT - We could all do with fewer split ends now, not to mention frizz! By minimising your use of heating appliances, you also minimise overall damage.

DIRTY HAIR = EASIER TO UPSTYLEfor your online zoom date!

So now you know the why, let’s get straight to the how.

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THE SECRET IS IN THE ROUTINE

DAY 1 – Wash your hair (while belting out your favourite song…)

DAY 2 – Meditate, walk the dog (at a safe distance!), read a beautiful book, breathe…

DAY 3 - Get creative, try new hair up-styles, make a delish meal, keep in touch with your nearest & dearest

DAY 4 – Wash day! You and your locks have earned it.

DAY 5 – Journal, watch Netflix, be kind to yourself.

DAY 6 – Watch the sunrise, work out (online or in your garden), soak in a hot bath with bubbles & candles, apply a face mask and listen to music…

DAY 7 – Bake something yummy, try something new: painting, drawing, blogging or playing a puzzle.

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WEEK 2

Follow the same routine as week one, except for day 4. We know what you’re thinking….yuch! but pushing to that full week of not washing is allowing your sebaceous (oil) glands to slow down their production.

Repeat this hair routine for a few weeks until you begin to notice that it is feeling less greasy. Pressing pause on daily washes means that you can enjoy more time to yourself, shinier hair, a naturally moisturised scalp and less damage!

BONUS: TIPS & TRICKS TO HELP MINIMISE OIL PRODUCTION

WASH YOUR FRINGE/BANGS ONLY- if you’ve got a fringe or short layers around your face, simply wash your fringe and put the rest of your hair up in a pony tail or braid.

AVOID HOT WATER & BRUSHING FREQUENTLY - there's nothing quite like a soothing hot shower…but if you can help it, try to avoid washing your hair with hot water as it increases your hair’s oil production. Also, try to avoid brushing your hair too much everyday as this alone will stimulate oil production. A quick once over to get rid of knots is sufficient.

We would like to encourage you to use this time as a gift and turn these challenges into advantages.

WE LEAVE YOU WITH THIS THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK…

You have power over your mind, not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength – Marcus Aurelius

Keep safe...

xx bhave

Our flex styling paste and fresh ends made their way onto the red carpet at the 2017 People’s Choice Awards thanks to the divine Ashley Green and her talented hairstylist Richard Collins. Using our Flex Styling Paste and fresh ends, Richard created a stylish bohemian vibe for Ashley’s locks that had her radiating.

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Richard also used his amazing talents to transform the adorable Laura Carmichael for the 2017 SAG Awards. The Downtown Abbey stars trademark finger waves were metamorphosed into 21st century texturized waves using our volume boosting gunpowder dust that had us all saying – wow!

image sourced from @dickycollins

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You love the feel of the workout, the ride to work, early morning walks, jogs, or yoga classes, and while your body feels amazing it can leave you with sweaty, flat or frizzy hair. How do you combat this unattractive combination if a complete wash and dry is not an option?

• Don’t hold back from drying your sweaty hair with a hairdryer just because you haven’t washed it. Flip your hair upside down and give it a quick blast to dry off that moisture and add a boost of volume.
• Grab a hair band and pull your hair into a chic ponytail. Use our sleek pomade to smooth any frizzy bits or pesky fly-aways and no one will be the wiser (except for that healthy glow and terrifically toned body).
• If you’re blessed with curly hair consider running some leave in crème through your hair pre-workout. This will prevent that frizzy halo and help manageability post workout.
• Pre-workout braids can also create post-workout waves, for those who plan ahead.
• DIY head braids can be worn during or after your workout. This one may take a little practice to perfect but will be well worth the effort. For easy to follow instructions click here.

You’ll be work ready with little effort and lots of confidence.

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Haircuts that allow you to style less and live more are top of our agenda for 2017. Here are some hot options for you to consider:

• Opt for a Bob or a Lob. Whether you go classic or edgy these cuts are great for weighing down your hair and adding chic to your style. They are perfect for wavy or fine hair.
• If you’re blessed with luscious locks and plenty of them, keeping some length and layers to your hair will make for easy maintenance.
• If your hair is on the finer side having a one length blunt cut just above the shoulders will add the illusion of thickness and make for easy styling.
• A pixie cut looks fab on wavy haired girls and can be low maintenance with a touch of product. It’s also versatile enough to be styled into something edgy when the occasion calls for it.
• A short undercut with a bit of length through the top can be an easy style to manage (this one will depend on the texture of your hair).
• If you’ve got to here and feeling left out because your texture won’t suit any of the above cuts then maybe it’s time to consider a keratin smoothing treatment. This makes for a low maintenance hairstyle, especially on thick, coarse, hard-to-manage hair. Warning - be prepared to ditch the frizz!
• Lastly - steer clear of fringes and bangs especially if you’re blessed with curls. These put the high in high maintenance.

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Dreadlocks were great for Bob Marley, but we’re not all music legends. Knots or tangles call them what you may, but either way, they are a nightmare to deal with once fully formed. They are in fact enough to bring a grown woman to tears.

We get that sensitive scalps and knotty locks are not a joke which is why we’ve compiled a go-to list of knot solutions with you in mind. We hope it brings some relief.

1.Divide and conquer, don’t try and detangle all at once because that is going to lead to tears. Segment your hair into small, manageable sections using clips to keep each section separate. Work your detangling brush or comb from ends to roots through each section.

2.Always work from the ends up. This allows you to detangle one small area at a time.

3.Hold your fingers firmly above the offending knot so that you avoid pulling at your roots while you use your comb to work around and through the knot.

4.When washing and conditioning follow these rules;

• If you have straight hair -
  • Make it easy; detangle in the shower after you’ve shampooed and while you still have conditioner in your hair.
  • Wash only your roots then add conditioner only to your ends.
  • When you are ready to rinse out your conditioner, take a detangling brush and work from the ends of your hair to the roots before rinsing out.

• If you have curly hair -
  • Washing your hair is a bit of an art - remember you are washing your scalp only.
  • Massage your shampoo into your scalp using your fingertips only, avoid rubbing your hair and creating more knots and tangles.
  • When conditioning, work your conditioner all the way through your hair, making sure the entire hair shaft is saturated.
  • Start at your ends and slowly comb through as you work your way up your hair shaft. Getting all the knots out of your hair at this stage is really important as once you have rinsed the conditioner out, DO NOT brush or comb your hair. This will create extra frizz once the hair dries.
  • Once you’ve stepped out of the shower NEVER rub your hair as a way of drying it. Use a squeezing motion to eliminate as much excess moisture as possible.
  • Spray on some super nova elixir to help detangle and comb through with your fingers. This will encourage your hair back into its’ natural ringlet form.
  • Squeeze a small amount of leave-in crème into your hands, rub through your fingers and apply to your ends first and slowly work your way up to the roots making sure the leave-in creme is evenly applied.
  • Either air dry your hair or use a diffuser with your hairdryer on a low speed.

5.Use a detangling product like our super nova elixir after you’ve washed and towel dried your hair (using a gentle blotting motion to avoid making more knots). Spray a small amount ofsuper novaevenly through your hair and detangle from the ends to the roots. Wallah!

6.Keep your hair regularly trimmed – simple but true. This helps keep your hair in tip-top condition.

7.Sleep on a silk pillowcase to reduce friction as you turn through the night.

8.Braid your hair before you go to bed again to reduce friction and knots forming.

9.If you’re suffering from super knots, try detangling with your fingers first.

10.Don’t try to detangle your hair when it’s dry or too wet as both of these will end in carnage. It’s a little like the story of the three bears; not too dry, not too wet, just damp makes for perfect detangling conditions.

11.Use leave-in crème to help manage your knots before they take hold.

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Having a baby is magical and a touch scary, your body is changing in ways that you don’t expect and can’t control, especially your hair. For instance, did you know that it is normal when you’re not pregnant to shed anywhere between 50-150 strands of hair a day, but when you’re pregnant and your hormones are on high alert you can actually shed up to 500 strands of hair a day.

That can be frightening when it’s your hair we’re talking about, but we’re here to reassure you that it is also normal.

Your hormones are busy creating a baby and while that master plan is underway your hair goes into a resting phase, meaning that new hair is not being produced. So the shedding that naturally happens on a daily basis can thin out your hair to a noticeable level and after your little bundle of wonder makes their appearance into the world, your hair will enter a shedding phase. This means more thinning. Again this is normal.

Your hair growth will kick in again around the six-month mark but the texture of your hair may change permanently, which means you may find your hair is wavy when it was once straight or straight when it was once wavy. It might be oiler or drier or may never feel the same as it once was. This is normal. Your hormones have had a lot on lately and that changes things.

You’re not alone, this is exactly what happened to the divine Zoe Foster-Blake after the birth of her first child. You can read about her experience by clicking here where she covers the highs and lows of those feelings.

If, after around the six-month mark, you don’t notice any of those fine baby hairs reappearing around your hairline, seek some professional help. It’s important to get the support you need and the assurance you deserve.

While all of these hair changes are normal, help is at hand. Try our new super nova hair elixir. Like the event it was named after, the super nova is perfect for repairing and adding body to your fine locks. For adding volume while styling you could also try our new volumising foam or gunpowder. Both of these products will help create the volume you crave and have you feeling more confident in no time.

Most of all remember you are amazing whatever your hair thickness or texture because you’re a mum.

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Suitable - fine hair

Pump up the volume and banish those oily roots with this power packed dust. Perfect between shampoos for adding fullness to limp locks too.

How to apply - Pump a small amount (less is more with styling powder so go slow) directly onto your roots and lift. No need to reapply as gunpowder can be reactivated with a quick scrunch.

Flex Paste

Suitable – all hair types

Unleash your wild side with our versatile styling paste. Boasting medium hold and maximum shine, this paste will not only allow you the flexibility of movement and hold, it will control waves and curls and you can rework it as often as the mood takes you.

Apply – Apply to dry hair for max texture or damp hair for a more natural finish.

Sleek Pomade

Suitable – all hair types

Let your personality shine through with edgy spikes or class it up with smoothed back chic. Sleek Pomade offers the strong-hold of a gel and the sleekness of wax and is perfect for any length of hair. It will add volume, thickness and texture for fine hair or some control for thick tresses.

Apply – Apply to dry hair for a more texturised, matte, natural finish or to damp hair for a wetter, shinier finish.

Leave-in Crème

Suitable - thick, dry, curly hair

Manage your hair like a pro with our leave-in crème. Not only will this luxurious crème formulation soften, nourish and control your locks its thermal protective properties make it perfect for looking after your hair when using heated appliances. If you’re a swimmer applying leave-in crème before you take the plunge will help protect your hair from salt or chlorinated water damage.

Apply – Squeeze a small amount into the palm of your hand and apply evenly throughout damp hair. Style as desired. Can be applied to dry hair too.

Fresh Ends

Suitable - all hair types

Perfect finishing and soothing product for those who suffer split, brittle, dry or damaged ends. Adds shine and moisture without weighing your hair down.

Apply – Apply sparingly throughout the hair ensuring not to over apply. Best used on dry hair but can be used on towel-dried hair too.

Riot Control Oil

Suitable – all hair types, 

particularly thick, dry and grey hair

Lightweight hair taming oil that controls your frizz while adding sensational shine to your locks. High in essential fatty acids and organic argan oil which smoothes frizz and infuses moisture into dry and brittle hair. Perfect for grey haired goddesses too.

Apply – Pump a small amount into the palm of your hand. Work it evenly through your ends working slowly towards your roots.

Super Nova

Suitable – all hair types, particularly fine hair

Our star-powered all-in-one elixir does it all - restores, repairs, detangles, protects, nourishes, helps promote hair growth, helps thicken and strengthen brittle hair, soothes and balances your scalp and still has the energy to leave your hair soft, glossy and full of shine!

Apply – Spray on clean, towel-dried hair (a little goes a long way). Comb through gently starting at your ends and working your way up to your roots to help detangle. Style as desired. Can be used on its own or with other styling products.

Volumising Foam

Suitable – all hair types – particularly fine hair

Leave nightmare limp and lifeless hair behind with our body and volume liquid to foam mouse. With its medium flexible hold and non-sticky feel, it is the perfect blow-drying and scrunch-drying styling product that will leave your hair feeling sublimely soft with a boost of volume.

Apply – Shake well, pump required amount (a little goes a long way) evenly to towel-dried hair. Apply the foam to your roots first and work it down the length of your hair making sure you comb through for even distribution before you dry and style.

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If you’re considering cutting your tresses and you’re in the middle of a long to short hair dilemma, let us be your voice of reason. We’ve compiled a checklist of pro’s for both and some points to consider before you take the plunge:

Long hair pros

• Less frequent haircuts required
• Easy to cover up bad hair days with ponytails, braids and buns
• Styling Versatility – up or down, curly or straight
• Amazing dance floor action – who doesn’t love a hair flick!
• Easy to hide behind on your less than confident days
• Keeps your neck warm in winter

Short hair pros

• Dries in a flash
• Uses less product
• Has less weight to it
• Cooler in summer
• Draws attention to your facial features, neckline and collarbone
• Your bed hair is actually an edgy style instead of a birds nest
• It’s a statement of confidence

Consider this:

• The shape of your face is crucial to choosing the balance of your cut which is why going to a trusted stylist is essential for a happy transition.
• If you’re a curly-haired lass keep in mind that shrinkage will happen and your curls will tighten. A great stylist will be able to advise you on the best cut for your curls.
• Short hair and super short or shaved hair is all about confidence. If you’ve decided to be bold, own it!
• Colour can enhance your cut but your present colour may not work with a shorter style.
• Be realistic when you’re choosing a cut from a picture online or in a magazine – sorry to be the bearer of bad news but whilst a haircut is transforming, for most of us, it won’t turn back the clocks or alter your features.
• You may find your hair gets dirtier quicker.
• If you’ve just broken up from a relationship or feeling a little peeved with someone, cutting your hair may not be a long-term solution.
• If you want a preview of which short hairstyles suit you, take a selfie, upload it to your phone or computer and have a play here or here to find the best look for you.
• If you take the plunge have fun with it.
• If you find a style you like, don't water it down by asking your hairdresser to maybe leave it a little longer, if you're going to do it, commit and do it properly.

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What that really means?

Simply put our products cost more because they have a superior quality of active ingredients which means you don’t need to use as much and the health of your hair will improve over time.

Why you should care about active ingredients?

Our active ingredients work to repair your hair from the inside out rather than just coating the outside of your hair shaft. Just like your skincare products.

What active ingredients our products contain that will benefit your hair and why you need them?

We have spent a lot of time behind the scenes researching and developing bhave products that contain raw natural, functional keratin and a range of oils including macadamia, evening primrose, vitamin e, pro-vitamin B5, aloe vera to mention just a few. Each of these ingredients is there to actually make a difference to the quality of your hair rather than "appearing" to work for you but only providing a band-aid. Instead of coating the outside of your hair shaft only, our products get in there and work from the inside of your hair shaft out, repairing your damaged hair, rebuilding the internal structure and restoring strength, elasticity and shine.

Unfortunately, cheaper brands often claim to do the same thing but may contain fillers, that while they leave your hair feeling smooth, are actually not doing any of the work our products do. This means your hair is not reaping any of the benefits either.

What ingredients are good for your hair?

Vitamins and Minerals, Oils, Vegetable Glycerine, Raw natural functional keratin.

What ingredients you should avoid?

Sodium chloride, Parabens, Sulphates, DMDM hydantoin, Formaldehyde, Methylene glycol.

Why you should trust your hair stylists advice?

Your stylist recommends products that they know will work with your type of hair. They have your best interests at heart. They want you to be able to replicate the feel they can create for you in the salon at home too. Your salon stocks products that they know and trust.

If you trust your stylist enough to invest in a great cut or colour with them, know they have your back on this one too.

Your stylist is a small business and like all small business, they need your support to thrive.

Reasons to invest in your hair care:

• Your hair ages just like your skin. It’s true, and just like your skin, nourishing your hair with ingredients that will support its health, in the long run, is important.
• Investing in salon quality shampoo and conditioner will extend the life of your colour.
• Better quality means you use smaller amounts so your products last longer.
• You spend money on your cut, colour and styling why would you skimp on your aftercare?
• Washing your hair in cheap hair care products is like washing your delicate clothes in dishwashing liquid.
• By improving and maintaining the quality of your hair it will be easier to manage and maintain that beautiful colour and cut in between salon visits.
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It worked in the 80’s and it’s back to kick some hair arse in 2017. Whether you’re sporting a short, mid or long do, slicking your hair back can work for you. This 80’s throwback adds a touch of sophistication with little effort and there are lots of versions of slick you can work with. Get as creative or as simple as you dare.

Hair accessories

From the unusual (hair belts as a ponytail ties) to the ornate. Hair accessories are firmly on the agenda to add a sparkle of interest and have you feeling like an instant princess or a reincarnation of Axel Rose (think headbands). If you are bejewelling your hair, why not wear your bling on the side to create visual interest that everyone can admire. Break out your best black velvet ribbons to draw your hair back in a loose ponytail or go avant-garde with a rustic hessian gathering. However, you choose to accessorise do it with personality.

Ultra volume

If you've got it, flaunt it. Wear it high and wear it proud because volume is back in town. Embrace your texture and let us fine haired girls envy your ability to create cascades of volcanos of volume in the way we can only imagine.

Braids

They’re not finished with us yet. The braid fascination is set to continue for the coming year at least. While the more complicated braids make us ooh and ahh and we’d love to be able to replicate them at home, a simple braid will suffice too. Nordic-inspired, coloured, one braid or multiple you’re limited only by your imagination.

The roaring 20’s

Think finger rolls and femininity. Stock up on your sleek pomade, flex paste, headbands and hair accessories ladies because the 20’s are back in town and they are adding some class to 2017. If you want to get your roaring 20’s mojo on, a quick viewing of the Great Gatsby is sure to inspire.

You don’t have to limit yourself to one style, why not experiment with them? Let’s make 2017 a year of hair fun.

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