Sexy Summer Hair!

Sun, sea and sand, does wonders for boosting your mood, but it also does wonders at destroying your hair.

We’re all wising up to the fact that we need to slap on high factor sun cream to protect our skin, but how many of us remember to look after our locks?

You may love the suns power to lighten your hair, but those UV rays actually break down protein in your hair leaving it looking dry and frizzy.

Even that much needed dip in the pool causes damage due to all that chlorine that discolors and weakens your hair. Resulting in it looking lank and feeling like straw.

So how come all the A-lister’s manage to stay red carpet gorgeous when relaxing by the sea?

I’m here to offer you a helping hand by answering your most frequently asked questions about holiday hair.

Do I need to prepare my hair before a holiday? If so, what’s my action plan? For example – get a cut, give it a treatment, pack the right products …

Let’s face it – you want your hair to look its very best on holiday, so I always recommend you have any color topped up about a week before, get your cut trimmed and if you have time have a Nanomax Hydrate treatment which will place moisture attracting proteins into your hair which help to lock in any moisture – one of the key things you lose on a sunny holiday.

Do I really need to protect my hair in the sun – what will happen if I don’t?

Well, it is up to you of course, but if you want to keep your color the same and don’t want to end up with really dry hair, then it is better to use some protective products or wear a trendy headscarf or hat! Try Clynol Sun Shield Oil. It does depend on the condition and color of your hair – you may want it to lighten up a bit, or if it is really fine in texture then the salt and sun will help give more texture to the hair and in turn give you more body, but you do run the risk of damaging your hair so that it loses strength.

Can I use my regular shampoo and conditioner or do I need specific products like swapping normal shampoo to moisturizing?

Your hair can always take a higher moisture content shampoo and conditioner. Ones designed for ‘after sun’ are great as they totally remove all traces of chlorine or protective product Try Clynol Pure After-sun Hair & Body Shampoo (250ml) Then use a more intensive conditioner than usual (Try Intense After-Sun Mask) if you have time leave it on for a bit and sit out on the balcony to let the heat encourage it to nourish your hair!

Best holiday protection tips? For example, wet your hair with tap water before diving in the pool because wet hair soaks up less chlorine than dry hair. Or, handle with care when wet etc.

Wet hair before the pool is great advice, but ALSO rinse your hair with clean water immediately after the pool – or if possible the sea so that traces of chlorine or salt don’t stay in your hair.

Is aftercare important?

Keep hair moisturised so use a masque – like Kérastase Masquintense

Problem hair – how does hot weather affect curly, colored, coarse and fine hair and what’s the solution at home or in-salon?

Very humid conditions will generally make your hair curlier and can make already curly hair very frizzy.
Fine hair can look lank in humid weather and by flyaway in dry hot conditions.
Wavy hair can straighten itself in hot and dry conditions.
Very fine hair actually gets a better texture when exposed to the summer elements – so don’t worry so much about salt or sun exposure – just make sure you have REALLY good after sun hair products, see next question!

Best summer hair care products?

There is now no excuse to be seen with dry, damaged locks when tanning on the beach, there are so many great products out there designed to help your hair in summer, it’s time we put them all to use!

My ultimate favorite buy this summer has to be Clynol’s ID sun care collection. Pictured below, you get everything you need to ensure super shiny summer hair, plus a bang on trend urban beach bag to carry it all in.

Content courtesy of GirlzNight Mag