Hair care: sun and surf

I love heading to the beach in summer but it can wreak havoc with my hair! Although ‘beach hair’ can look cool the damage from the sun and sea is definitely not!

I asked hair care guru Nigel Russell for his tips and tricks on protecting our hair from damage at the beach this summer. Nigel is the brain behind the hair care range Holistic Hair so I’d take his advice on board! 

How can you protect your hair from sun damage this summer? 

The first thing is prevention so put on a U.V. protective leave in conditioner before going out in the sun. It’s fine to apply a cream conditioner over dry hair and reapply if necessary.

Also a colour care shampoo and conditioner is essential. Try using the L’Oreal Vitamino Colour range , the Redken Colour Extend and Blonde Glam products or Holistic Hair’s hydrating range to protect your expensive highlights. Make sure you use the correct product because the sun will bleach out red and beige tones causing “sameness” to your precious investment.

What about protecting your hair from damage when swimming in the sea?

A quick application of a good U.V. based leave in conditioner beforehand will see you through and always reapply, just like sun screen.

Tip: use a weekly masque treatment. This will really help to build strength and sustain the hair through the summer months.

Have you ever lost your expensive highlights to sun damage?
What precautions do you take for your hair during summer?

Jo xx