By Eleanor Reader
Summer is the time for relaxing in the sun and sand, but it is also the time that our hair endures the most damage. Salt water, UV rays, chlorine and air conditioning all take a toll on our tresses, often leaving them brittle, dull and lifeless. Look after your hair this season with these styling and nourishing summer hair savers.
Artistic Director of Xiang Hair, Jamie Furlan, gave us his top tips for keeping your hair healthy and luscious throughout summer.
“Your hair can be so easily damaged in summer due to sun exposure, heat styling and external aggressions. The best way to look after your locks would be to use a shampoo and conditioner with UV filters! I also love the concept of using hair oils to nourish dry ends in summer. A hot tip is to twist the oil through your hair rather than combing it, this will allow the oil to penetrate to the cuticle where the nourishment is mostly needed.”
Control Frizz: Moroccanoil Curl Defining Mousse
When the heat and humidity turns naturally curly hair into a frizzy mess, we turn to Moroccanoil’s Curl Defining Mousse treatment. It seals moisture into the hair while tightening natural curls and waves, so they are less likely to turn to frizz. If your locks are dry and brittle, it also acts as a deep moisture treatment.
RRP $39.50. Call 1300 437 436 for stockists.
Nourish Dry Locks: L’Oreal Professionnel Serie Expert Solar Sublime Anti-Frizz Conditioning Protective Milk
Enjoy the sun and salt without having to worry about dry, tangled tresses thanks to this ultra nourishing and moisturising conditioning milk. It not only heals unhealthy strands, but protects them from UV damage so your hair stays healthy all summer long.
RRP $26. Call 1300 651 141 for stockists.
For Summer-Ready Natural Waves: VS Sassoon Wave Magic
Natural, flowing locks have been a huge trend on the international runways this year. This wave styler from VS Sassoon allows you to achieve this gorgeous style with ease by giving you soft, cascading waves with an extra hint of shine.
RRP $62.95. Available from leading department stores and electrical appliance outlets nationally.
The Ultimate Sun Protection: Redken Color Extend Sun
Because faded hair isn’t the hottest hair trend going around, you have to take extra precaution with your coloured locks over summer. Redken know that sun and salt aren’t a good mix for colours and highlights, so take advantage of their new advanced protection range to maintain your colour this season.
RRP $28 – $35.50. Call 1300 650 170 for stockists.
Repair Split Ends: Pantene Clinicare Split End Fuser
Dry, split ends are one of the most common hair occurrences in summer. This excellent leave-in conditioning treatment gives hair an extra boost of hydration that works to repair and bind split ends.
RRP $19.99. Available from Leading supermarkets and pharmacies.
After-Sun Healthy Tresses: Matrix Biolage Sunsorials
This extremely affordable summer hair pack protects your hair with antioxidant-rich sunflower seed extract, so your hair remains soft and healthy from the beach to the bar. Containing After Sun Shampoo, Sun Repair Treatment and After-Sun Repair Spray, this pack is such a fantastic investment for the sunny season.
RRP $29.95. Available at participating salons.
For After-Beach Grooming: Scunci Grooming Detangling Comb
Ensure your hair dries in a flattering manner by popping this detangling comb in your beach bag and giving your hair a quick brush through while it is still wet. That way you can easily go from beach to café without having to worry about embarrassing, tangled tresses.
RRP $8.95. Available from www.scunci.com.au
Salt Water and Chlorine Protection: Kerastase Paris Soleil Aqua-Seal
There are very few of us who would deny a dip in the ocean or pool on a hot summer day because we don’t want our hair to become dull or brittle. Thanks to this fantastic new water-proof protecting treatment from Kerastase, you don’t have to worry. It specialises in protecting your hair from chlorine and salt water while leaving it supple and shiny.
RRP $42. Call 1300 365 552 for stockists.
Glamorous Summer Styling: Brushworx Bling Collection
Summer is the season of never ending fun and parties, so to make sure your hair looks the part each time we recommend you use Brushworx Bling Collection to style your locks. The brushes can straighten, add volume or smooth hair, but we can’t go past the glam row of diamantes that are adorned on each brush.
RRP $7.95 – $23.95. Available from www.i-glamour.com
Health Boost: Dove Therapy Nutritive Nourishing Oil Care Treatment
Oil’s are definitely the wonder treatments of the hair world at the moment. This new oil serum from Dove gives your hair an extra boost of health over summer. Formulated with coconut and sweet almond oil, locks that are prone to frizz and roughness will be transformed into silky smooth, healthy strands.
RRP $9.99. Available from leading supermarkets, variety stores and pharmacies nationally.