Sport a look based on your attitude: Bangalore salon owner

From the latest trends to taking proper care, Shalika Kunwar, Director of OOMPH salon and academy, talks about how to handle hair this season.

What are the recent hair trends emerging in Bollywood?
In 2011, the focus will be on non-textured hair. Soft movements are in this season. The focus will also be on varying lengths of hair and how they can be treated to compliment the character of the person wearing the style. Women in Bollywood today are not just eye-candy but carry off several character roles. Irrespective of the kind of film they are working on, a great deal of emphasis is placed on right hair styling and soft movement.

What does the year have in store for those who like experimenting with hair colours?
It is a good thing to experiment with one’s hair. But it has to be handled the right way. For this summer-monsoon season, red copper and electrifying blue are the best colours to opt for. Highlighting a portion of hair will be quite popular as well. Three dimensional colour trends are going to be in plenty this season.

With regards to hair spas and treatments, how frequently can one sign up for these and what should they keep in mind?
Going in for a hair spa will depend on the condition and quality of the hair. It varies from person to person. It also depends on prevailing weather conditions. In summer and monsoon seasons, a person with normal hair will have to go in for it at least once every fortnight or every 20 days. For those with damaged hair, a spa every week is important. And for those with split hair, every alternate day would be ideal to give it the moisturizing that it requires. The deciding factor should be texture, scalp condition, hair length from root to middle length and from middle length to the tips. Taking these factors into consideration, a hair spa can be perfect and can give hair a new texture altogether.

What are the three deciding factors that one should keep in mind to do a specific hair style?
The three deciding factors are attitude, shape of the face and comfort. A professional will evaluate the way you carry yourself, your fashion sense, the shape of your face and how comfortable you will be sporting a new hair style.

With rains in Bangalore expected sooner, what are the best ways to protect hair from such fickle-minded weather?
To cope with this type of weather, a person has to indulge in frequent hair spa treatments based on the condition of their hair. 

How does your academy and salon aim at integrating style and skill with regard to hair care?
At Oomph salon, we work on the basis of packages that we offer our customers. We suggest to them the best and easiest ways to maintain their hair through hair spas, colouring and incorporate new hair styles that suit the person.