Summer holiday time is not far away but this year whether you are flying off to foreign climes or planning a staycation, spare a thought for a part of your body that often gets neglected when you’re sunning yourself on the beach! After all, you’ll pack plenty of lotions and creams to look after your skin but what will you do for your hair?
I can’t count the times I've seen clients come into my salon after their annual two weeks away with healthy tans and hair that looks like its been dragged through holiday hell! But it needn't be that way.
The secret of summer holiday hair care is preparation. Book into the salon before you go away, to prepare your hair for two weeks in the sun.
If you want a cut and colour also go for a steam treatment or some other form of intensive treatment to prepare your hair for the coming ordeal. Also ask your hairdresser for advice on hair care while you are away.
Don't forget – protect your hair from the sun! The easiest way is to wear a hat, but if that's not for you there are lots of professional products that have been designed to shield hair from the harsh rays of the sun including UVA protecting spray and a gel which will give all day long protection.
Cool dips in the hotel pool also take their toll on your hair thanks to the chlorine content, Just like bleach it will wash out colour and cause dryness, so choose a shampoo that will remove minerals and chlorine from the hair. A good tip is after shampooing, apply a treatment and then sit out on your balcony to let the warm air help it penetrate through every strand of hair. Leave on for half an hour (just time to sip a cocktail!) before showering off. You'll be left with gorgeous, silky, shiny hair - now you're ready to party!
When you get back home, book into the salon for another intensive treatment and a trim to get rid of all the dry ends created by the sun, sea and the pool.
Have fun in the sun!
Love Nicky x
