Hair can be susceptible to damage from the sun, environment and heat application so it is important to give your hair added protection and use the correct products dependant on which your hair is exposed to.
UV Hair & Scalp Protection
In the summer we concentrate our efforts on skin protection, but often forget the damage caused by the sun in UV rays and heat to our hair and scalp. It is advised that if you wish to expose your hair, UV protecting products should be applied from the cleansing shampoo stage through to finish. 'Kerastase Soleil' and 'Wella Sytem Professional Sun' ranges are both designed specifically for sun defence.
Naturally, if you have fair skin then your scalp will burn easily, so apply as much product to the base of the shaft at root level as possible and massage into the scalp to maximise protection.
When you are on holiday wet your hair with clean water before going into the pool or sea. This will prevent your follicle from absorbing too much pollution and thus prevent it from drying out and being stripped of essential vitamins.
Protection from Thermal Applications
Protecting your hair from thermal applications, such as straighteners, dryers or tongs is critical - especially if you have long hair. Products such as 'GHD Thermodynamics' and 'Kerastase Thermique' will protect the hair shaft during styling and maintain a healthy balance. They also have the added benefit of UV protection if you hair is exposed to the sun for long periods.
Further details on the subject of hair protection can be found in our 'How to Maintain the Salon Finish' advice guide.