Summer haircare tips: keeping hair looking its best in the heat
As the sun blazes and temperatures soar, your hair can feel the impact. UV rays, saltwater, chlorine, and sweat can lead to dry, damaged, and frizzy hair. However, with a thorough haircare routine, you can keep your locks luscious all summer. Here are some essential tips to help you maintain healthy and vibrant hair during the year’s hottest months, featuring expert advice from Headmasters’ Colour Ambassador Sian Couldridge and Creative Ambassador Clare Hansford.
Holiday Prep
If you are new to colour or prefer a natural look, consider keeping your natural root colour but adding a few ribbons of colour using tissue lights. This technique provides depth and enhances facial features. Sian explains: “The trick to this colour is keeping a very soft tone that is simply a few shades lighter than your natural colour without going too warm. The great thing about this technique is that it grows out very naturally, although having a refresh of baby lights at 6 weeks will keep it looking fresh.”
For those wanting shine and subtle colour, Headmasters’ Completely Gorgeous colour combination service offers the perfect blend of half a head of highlights and a glossing treatment. This technique creates a natural, sun-kissed look that is perfect for the summer months.
Hydrate
Just as your body needs hydration, so does your hair. During the summer, it’s crucial to keep your hair moisturized to combat dryness and brittleness. Opt for a salon treatment such as the Awapuhi Hydraplex, created with a rich blend of proteins and natural oils. This treatment deeply nourishes your hair, leaving it soft, smooth, and manageable, even in the hottest weather.
Fighting Frizz
To help fight frizz and humidity on hot summer days, Clare suggests using the award-winning Colour Wow Dream Coat. Simply spray Dream Coat onto wet hair and blow-dry or towel dry to create a barrier that repels humidity and moisture. For a more permanent solution, Headmasters offers the Keratin Smoothing Treatment, providing hair with a lustrous shine, preventing frizz, and smoothing hair for weeks.
Shielding
Prolonged sun exposure can cause significant damage to your hair. UV rays can break down the protein structure of your hair, leading to weakened, brittle strands. To protect your hair, wear a hat or scarf when you’re outside for extended periods. Additionally, consider using a leave-in conditioner or hair spray with SPF, such as the Kérastase Soleil Crème UV Sublime. This product provides an extra layer of protection against UV damage, ensuring your hair remains healthy and vibrant all summer long.
Limit Heat Styling
Heat-styling tools like blow dryers, straighteners, and curling irons can worsen the damage caused by the summer heat. If you want to smoothen your hair, use a tool that does not cause heat damage, such as the ghd Duet (£379). This innovative tool allows you to create a smooth and sleek ponytail, keeping hair away from your neck and staying cool without the risk of heat damage.
Repair and Recover
On your return from holiday, visit Headmasters for a Nioxin microdermabrasion treatment (£28). Acting like a facial for the scalp, this treatment works wonders for maintaining the health and shine of your hair. It penetrates deeply into the hair shaft, providing much-needed moisture and nutrients while gently removing product build-up and dead skin cells. This treatment rejuvenates your hair, leaving it looking and feeling its best.
