I’m Maya Jama’s hairstylist and here’s the £11 secret to her thick locks – it’s perfect for adding volume to flat hair
LOVE Island is finally back on our screens and if you were left feeling envious of Maya Jama’s lovely locks, don’t worry, you’ve come to the right place.
Not only did we see Olivia Hawkins, 29, and Gabby Allen, 32, strut their stuff into the South African villa, but we also saw the ITV show’s host, Maya Jama, 30, look fabulous.
The presenter entered the villa looking as gorgeous as ever, but it was her hair that really left fans open-mouthed.
Luckily for you, Maya’s hairstylist has revealed the secrets behind her long, curly and voluminous locks – and there’s an £11 buy that you won’t want to miss if you’ve got fine, flat hair.
Ross Kwan, a Canadian hairstylist and make-up designer, who is based in London but flew out to South Africa to do Maya’s locks for the show, took to social media last night to reveal how he got her TV ready.
Ross confirmed that he used three Color Wow products to ensure Maya’s hair looked beautiful – and you can buy them online now.
Not only did Ross use the iconic Dream Coat spray, as well as the Style on Steroids texture spray, but he also swore by the Raise the Root spray.
To ensure Maya’s clip-in extensions looked villa ready, Ross wouldn’t have been without the Color Wow Raise the Root Thicken + Lift Spray, a lightweight formula that delivers heat protection, major volume and body to fine, flat hair.
It’s perfect for those with fine strands, as it provides long-lasting volume without stiffness or stickiness.
Not only is it completely invisible, but this handy mist is formulated with unique elastomers which form a ‘spring‘ at the roots to boost bounce, while the infusion of clear polymers prevents any change to your hair colour.
To get the best results, simply spritz it on wet or dry hair, and it will offer UV and heat protection, whilst keeping your strands soft and in place for voluminous, thicker-looking swishes.
Maya’s fans were clearly impressed by her hair, as many flocked to the comment section to compliment her lovely locks.
One person said: “Killed it with the hair, been looking forward to seeing these looks & excited for the looks yet to come for the rest of the season.”
Another added: “Her hair looks divine!”
What are the biggest hair care mistakes?
Anabel Kingsley, Consultant Trichologist and Brand President at Philip Kingsley spoke exclusively to Fabulous.
Not looking after your scalp
Your scalp is an extension of the skin on your forehead and it should be given similar attention and care to the skin on your face. Scalp health is vital to healthy hair growth. Your scalp is your hair’s support system, and a flaky or inflamed scalp can contribute to hair loss and also impact the quality of hairs as they emerge from the follicle. Do cleanse and tone your scalp frequently. Try to leave no more than 2 days between shampoos.
High heat styling
The most common cause of hair damage is high heat styling – either with a blow dryer or straighteners. While it may take a little longer, a low to medium heat setting will give you great styling results, but without dryness, breakage and split ends. You should also always use a heat protective product such as our Daily Damage Defence and don’t hold your dryer right next to your strands.
Not eating well
Even if you’re using the best products in the world, if you aren’t eating well your hair’s condition and rate of growth won’t be at its optimal. Hair is a dispensable tissue as it isn’t needed for physical survival. This means nutrients are first used to keep essential cells functioning, with hair receiving them last.
A third commented: “Unreal.”
If you want results like Maya, you can buy the Color Wow product from Cult Beauty.
It’s just £11 for a 50ml travel size bottle or £21.50 for a 150ml bottle.
Shoppers rave
And not only does Maya love the hairdresser-approved buy, but shoppers do too.
The affordable product has racked up hundreds of five star reviews online, with many praising its ability to make even the flattest of hair look incredibly voluminous.
Gives massive volume with no stickiness or greasy feeling
Cult Beauty shopper
One beauty fan beamed: “This is a lovely spray and works well on my straight, fine hair – especially when combined with the bombshell volumizer. It’s particularly effective as a refresh on second day hair.”
A second chimed in: “Great volume at the roots without leaving any residue.”
Whilst someone else praised: “I love this product! It lifts my hair without making it stiff or sticky at the roots. I will definitely be purchasing the full size version.”
Not only this, but another hair enthusiast claimed: “Does exactly what it says – gives massive volume with no stickiness or greasy feeling.”