By Chloe Brinklow
Summer is officially over, and while we are already missing ocean swims, cocktails by the pool and Sunday sessions, our hair is rejoicing! It finally gets a much-needed break from the sun, salt and pre-party heat styling, and after a tough summer we think it’s only fair it gets a little extra TLC.
A hair dresser who ‘gets it’, Rescu. resident hair expert/king of hair, Joh Bailey is an advocate for heat styling, colouring and doing the things we love, even though he admits they can be damaging to hair. “What are we going to do? Put up with frizzy, unkempt, lacklustre hair just so we can say that it’s healthy,” he said. It’s all about moderation, not over-doing it and making sure we manage and condition the hair where possible.
Rescu. got the low-down on post-summer hair care, with Joh’s tips and tricks to rejuvenate and restore dry, damaged, tired summer hair.
Getting the Chop
At Rescu. HQ we avoid haircuts (yes, even the 6 week trim) like the plague. We all want long, luscious locks, but Joh made us realise there is no point holding onto tired, tortured tresses. Advising to part with the maximum amount of hair possible, Joh says a good haircut is the best way to get your damaged summer hair back on track. “I’m not suggesting cutting the hair short, but with a good cut your hair condition will be improved instantly,” he said.
K is for Keratin
Keratin treatments are at the top of Joh’s list for treating damaged hair. “They take the fizzle away, seal ends up and make the hair appear healthier,” he said.
An in-salon smoothing treatment that restores the health of the hair, utilising Keratin protein, which is naturally found in the hair shaft, it replaces what has been lost to the elements, styling or colouring, making the hair look and feel healthy again. The treatment works best on dry, brittle hair as it bonds more easily. The Cons? Joh advised this treatment is quite in depth, time consuming and a little expensive. Start saving for this one girls!
One for the Brunettes
We know we’ve already told you that colouring the hair is bad, and now we’re telling you it can actually help, but we promise we aren’t going crazy. Joh explained for darker haired girls, a really shiny semi-permanent (close to the natural hair colour) is a good way to shine up the hair and fill in the gaps, making it appear healthier and smoother.
Colouring should be done in moderation with at least 4 weeks between each application. A good shampoo and conditioner, tailored to your needs should be used to maintain health and shine. Rescu. loves: KMS California Moistrepair Shampoo and conditioner ($26.95)
In Salon Or Take Home Treatment
Take home hair treatments are one of the most effective and affordable ways to replenish locks that have lost their lustre. Joh suggests booking an in-salon treatment first, so that your hair stylist can prescribe a suitable take home treatment (for your individual needs) to use on a weekly basis.
Joh Recommends: Wella System Professional Volumize Mask. It strengthens, stabilises and adds volume to fine and brittle hair.
Isabel Lucas image courtesy of zimbio.
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