Summer Hair Sins And How To Combat them!

For most, it’s their favourite time of year, and understandably so. With the grey skies and rains of winter finally behind us, as fleeting as it may be, the summertime brings fun, sun and a sense of adventure.

Between the sun, sea and sand, our hair can take a hit during the summer months, needing that extra bit of care and know how to revive and redeem your strands. To help you understand how best to protect and care for your hair in the sunshine, we’re here to break down the top 5 summer hair sins and how to combat them.

Sun And Heat Damage:

With more scorching summer heat waves forecast in the coming weeks, our first pearl of wisdom is protecting your hair from UV rays. Whilst our hair thankfully can’t experience sunburn, this doesn’t mean that it’s immune to the strength of the sun’s harmful rays.

Much like the heat styling tools you use daily, the sun’s rays can take a toll on the general health of your hair. Light and heat from the sun can intensify the damage that normal heat styling appliances already cause to the hair. Because of this, heat-damaged hair can lose elasticity and strength.

As well as this, regularly applying heat to your hair can affect its ability to retain moisture. When your hair becomes dehydrated, you’ll notice that it becomes stiffer and more difficult to work with, often resulting in split ends and breakage.

If your hair has been chemically treated through balayage, highlights or quasi-colouring, this can add to its vulnerability in the sun. To help protect it, we’d recommend covering your tresses where possible.

Bandanas and sunhats not only add flare to your fashion sense but also offer a protective layer between your hair and the sun. If these accessories aren’t for you, heat protectant sprays can be just as effective. These sprays are formulated to create a barrier over the hair shaft, preventing exposure to extreme heat. After you’ve styled your hair, spritz it with your favourite heat protectant, and you’re good to go!

Holiday Hair Tips

With the summer holidays in full swing, a holiday abroad is likely on the cards! Although you can’t wait to dive into the pool, be wary of the chlorine. Chlorine is a powerful chemical that’s great for sanitising swimming pools but can have an adverse effect on your locks, causing them to dry out.

Although seawater isn’t as harsh on your hair as chlorinated pool water, its high sodium concentration can also be damaging. Saltwater can pull moisture from the hair, leaving it sensitive and prone to breakage.

Before you dip into the pool or sea, dampen your hair and apply a leave-in conditioner. This will prevent chlorine and salt from penetrating the hair shaft and causing it to dry out from within. After a swim, we recommend rinsing your hair with non-chlorinated or salted water. A quick rinse will also reduce the chance of chlorine reacting negatively with any existing dyes in your hair.

Help With Humidity

Nothing seems to conjure up a bad hair day in the hot summer months, quite like humidity. Taming frizz becomes a huge battle for those with beautifully curly, wavy or textured hair. On the other hand, straighter-haired ladies are left to tackle limp and lifeless locks.

In humid conditions, we advise that you stick to products specifically designed for your hair type, whether fine, thick or treated. If your hair is prone to frizz, opt for heavier, more nourishing serums to weigh down the hair. Those lacking volume, may benefit from lightweight mouses and texturising sprays to boost volume at the root.

If you’ve neglected to look after your hair during the summer, don’t panic! Our Nanokeratin straightening treatment is a semi-permanent solution to frizzy and unmanageable hair. With this treatment, you can nourish your damaged summer hair for a smoother, shinier and more manageable finish. This treatment at our Bagshot salon is suitable for all hair types, helping to revive and restore your holiday hair.

For those with coloured hair, our Olaplex treatments help to restore broken bonds in the hair shaft caused by heat and chemical damage. The Olaplex solution is formulated with patented bond-building chemistry to strengthen hair, boost shine, hydrate and reduce frizz. It is free from sulphates, gluten and parabens. Furthermore, this treatment is also vegan and sin-free!

Book Your Treatment With Belle Amour

If you’re looking for some expert guidance to revive your tired strands this summer, why not visit our salon in the heart of Bagshot? Easily accessible to those in Camberley, Chobham, Ascot and surrounding areas, Belle Amour is the perfect choice to help you restore your hair.

We offer salon-grade Olaplex and Nanokeratin treatments that work to heal broken bonds in the hair shaft. To find out more about our full list of cutting and colouring services, please get in touch with us today. Our team would be happy to answer any questions you have and assess the health and condition of your hair.

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