Is Your Hair Holiday-Ready?
Holiday season is fast approaching, and with it comes the excitement of festivals, family BBQs, and your holiday in the sun! As you prepare for your holiday, it’s essential to ensure that your hair is in top condition. Often overlooked, hydration is so important for the health of your hair. Just like us, hair can become dehydrated, leading to dryness, brittleness, and dullness. Let’s explore the importance of hair hydration – read on for our professional stylist tips to keep your hair healthy, shiny, and holiday-ready.
What is Hair Hydration?
Hair hydration refers to the moisture content of the hair shaft. When hair is properly hydrated, it retains moisture, resulting in softness, elasticity, and shine. However, factors such as environmental exposure, heat styling, chemical treatments, and poor hair care practices can strip the hair of its natural moisture, leading to dehydration.
Signs of Dehydrated Hair
Common signs of hair dehydration include dry frizzy hair, split ends, lack of shine, and a rough texture. If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, it’s time to prioritise hydration in your hair care routine.
Tips for Hydrated Holiday Hair:
The Best Products to Protect Your Hair from Swimming
- Hydrating Haircare Products: Invest in hydrating haircare products that are formulated to nourish and replenish moisture in the hair. Our favourite professional shampoo & conditioner is Joico Moisture Recovery.
- Incorporate Deep Conditioning Treatments: Ask us about our in-salon Hydrating Treatments – prescribed by our stylists uniquely for your hair type. We also recommend weekly bond-building or hydrating treatments through the summer months, to restore hydration and improve the overall health of the hair. A couple of our favourites are Olaplex No.3 home treatment & Goldwell Rich Repair 60 second treatment, allowing you to get that restoration between salon visits.
- Limit Heat Styling: Excessive heat styling can strip the hair of its natural oils, leading to dehydration. Reduce the use of heat styling tools such as hairdryers, straighteners, and curling irons and opt for heat-free styling methods whenever possible. We love bendy rollers or heatless curlers if you are trying to create waves and curls without heat damage.
- Protect Hair from Environmental Damage: Using a protective serum will help to protect your hair from environmental stressors such as sun exposure, wind, and cold temperatures, which can contribute to dehydration. Goldwell’s latest release Air Dry BB Cream is packed with protection and allows your hair to air-dry without the frizz! We also love Goldwell Sun Reflects Serum Spray to add SPF protection for you hair and scalp!
- Hydrate from Within: We are all guilty of not taking enough care of ourselves. Here is a reminder of the importance of hydration from within. Drink plenty of water and eat a balanced diet rich in hydrating foods such as fruits, vegetables, and healthy fats.
- Protective Hairstyles: Protect your hair from environmental damage by wearing protective hairstyles such as braids, buns, or updos during the holiday season. These styles help to minimise exposure to harsh weather conditions and prevent moisture loss, keeping your hair hydrated, happy and healthy.
- Rinse your Hair before taking a dip: By rinsing your hair before going in the sea or swimming pool, your hair will absorb less chlorine and salts, which can lead to it drying out. Rinse your hair as soon as you’re out of the water and use your favourite professional shampoo & conditioner for maximum nourishment.
We are often asked how best to care for hair on holiday. There’s no doubt that sun and chlorine are the biggest factors to damage your lovely locks.
It goes without saying that the best way to protect your hair from swimming is to wear a swimming cap, but we appreciate that it’s not the most glamorous of looks when on your summer holiday!
Goldwell | Scalp Specialist Deep Cleansing Shampoo
Perfect for cleansing your hair of that pesky swimming-pool chlorine! This shampoo is specifically formulated for sensitive scalps with Zinc-PCA which helps regulate the production of sebum and helps to fight against greasy hair. This special formula removes residue, sebum buildup and chlorine, providing a fresh scalp feel.
Goldwell | Color Brilliance / Blondes & Highlights / Curls & Waves Serum Spray
A good serum spray will keep frizz at bay in humid weather while protecting your colour and refreshing between washes.
Color Brilliance Serum Spray –
Specifically designed for fine to normal hair, providing lightweight care. Enhances color brilliance and shine for vibrant, long-lasting color. Detangles and improves hair manageability while protecting against heat and UV damage.
Blondes & Highlights Serum Spray –
Specifically formulated for dyed and natural blonde hair to enhance shine and brilliance. Lightweight serum spray that provides instant detangling, smoothness, and manageability. Protects hair from heat styling damage and environmental factors, leaving it nourished and frizz-free.
Curls & Waves Serum Spray –
Instantly strengthens the hair fibre and reactivates limp curls and waves, with added heat protection.
The Goldwell Curls & Waves Serum Spray is for curly hair, harnessing the power of Milk-Protein, helping to improve elasticity with a bouncing effect, for hydrated and reactivated curls.
We stock a fantastic range of professional products in the salon. Just ask your stylist for bespoke advice for your hair type and lifestyle.
Holiday Heros
We love a travel set, and this year Goldwell’s amazing travel sets have protection and rehydration in mind! Including a free Bondi Sands Aloe After Sun or SPF Lipbalm. Available in the salon whilst stocks last!
Goldwell Sun Reflect Travel Set: £15
Includes:
Sun Reflects shampoo 100ml – Cleansing and nourishing shampoo for sun-stressed hair.
Sun Reflects Regenerating Hair Mask 50ml – Restores even severely damaged hair structures from deep inside and reawakens the sine of natural hair.
Sun Reflects Protective Sunscreen Spray 50ml – Protects your hair from UV rays and summer elements damage.
Don’t let dehydrated hair dampen your holiday spirit. By following these tips and incorporating hydrating haircare practices into your routine, you can keep your locks looking gorgeous and holiday-ready. From nourishing haircare products to indulgent salon treatments, prioritise hydration to ensure that your hair shines bright throughout the festive season.
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