Keeping your hair in great condition throughout the summer can be a challenge, especially if you love spending time outdoors. Don’t panic, we’ve got you covered with an awesome selection of hair products that can help to protect against the sun and even assist with recovery from saltwater and chlorine damage.
There’s no need to pause the summer fun, you can enjoy all of your plans without compromising on the health of your hair if you prepare in advance and stock up on some high quality solutions. Here, we’ll take a look at the essential ways to protect your hair in the summer months, and we’ll share our recommendations for the best protective products you can use to keep your hair looking fantastic all year round.
Protect your hair this summer
Taking care of your hair doesn’t have to be stressful, and using products that are designed to help with the additional pressures of the summer can make all the difference. Here are some of the key ways you can protect your hair this summer:
Protect against UV rays
Did you know that UV rays can damage your hair as well as your skin? Many people are not aware that prolonged exposure to the sun can leave hair dry and lifeless, and using a leave in conditioner or detangler can help to provide the extra protection you need. We love Revlon Equave Sun Protection Instant Detangling Conditioner, which is a bi-phase leave-in detangler packed with nourishing ingredients for your hair.
This excellent product from Revlon promises 9x easier detangling and heat protection up to 220 degrees, while protecting your hair against UVA and UVB rays. It is designed to revitalise and moisturise the hair fibre, giving you silky hair with long-lasting frizz control. The bottle is made from 100% RPET, which is great news for the planet, and the travel size is perfect for popping in your beach bag.
To apply, simply shake to activate the specialist Kinetic Technology, giving you instant conditioning and UV protection. You can apply to damp or dry hair, and comb through for best results. Don’t forget to cover your hair by wearing a sun hat or cap in strong sun to protect against UV damage, and explore the use of deep conditioning and hydrating treatments to help your hair to recover after you have been out in the sun.
Hydrate your Hair
We often hear reminders to drink more when the weather is hot, but it’s important to remember that your hair is thirsty too! Here at Hennessy’s, we recommend the regular use of a hydrating hair mask or moisture mask to replenish the hair and help to combat the accumulation of sun damage and product build up.
Try the ColourWow Money Masque by Chris Appleton for a deep hydrating hair treatment for all hair types, to strengthen, repair and renew your hair. This is a weightless formula designed to deep condition your hair in just one step, instantly absorbed with no waxy, heavy build-up. This gorgeous product can be used once a week or after every third shampoo, and should be applied generously to damp hair and massaged or combed through to distribute evenly. Leave on the hair for three to five minutes, or treat yourself to a luxurious twenty minute intensive treatment on occasion. After rinsing thoroughly, you can style as you wish and enjoy the supersoft, silky finish.
If your hair is dry, you can repair the damage and deeply nourish the hair fibres with a moisture mask such as the Semi Di Lino Nutritive Mask to hydrate and nourish. This is an intensive anti-dryness treatment that will revitalise your hair to leave it soft and shiny. This is a biodegradable, vegan formula that is packaged in recycled and recyclable plastic and the lightly spiced, fruity fragrance is the icing on the cake!
Reduce Heat Styling
Heat styling can cause a great deal of damage to the hair and cutting down on heat styling during the summer months is a great way to protect your locks. Heat protectant products can help to reduce the damage sustained when you are heat styling your hair, and there are many options to choose from.
We love K18 Heat Bounce Conditioning Heat Protectant, a leave-in conditioning heat protectant that detangles and softens while providing deeper heat protection than ever before. This revolutionary product uses Resilicore heat-shielding technology that is inspired by the proteins we see in nature that can withstand extreme temperatures. Instead of merely coating the cuticle, this allows the product to penetrate into the inner cortex of the hair and protect it from within.
To use, you can simply apply throughout sectioned hair and brush or comb through to help distribute the product evenly. Use on towel-dried hair before you blow dry and on dry hair before you apply heated tools, for optimum protection. This can also be used on hair extensions, and protects against heat up to 450 degrees Fahrenheit.
Osmo Thermal Defence is a heat protectant designed to eliminate frizz while locking in moisture, leaving hair looking strong, healthy and shiny. This can be sprayed through towel dried/dry hair and combed to spread evenly before styling as normal. Simply pop in your gym bag to use after your shower, and make the most of the protective effects every time you dry your hair or use heated tools.
Use a Serum
A hair oil serum can be the perfect way to combat damage to the hair fibres and increase shine. This is a great way to protect against pollutants in the environment and to rehydrate hair that is suffering from the effects of the sun.
L’oreal Absolute Repair 10-in-1 is a multipurpose oil that can protect and hydrate damaged hair and the lightweight formulation provides you with multiple benefits. Simply warm the oil in your palms before applying and then spread evenly throughout the hair, paying extra attention to the lengths and ends. There’s no need to rinse, just style as usual and make the most of the complex blend of amino acids to protect against external aggressors and add hydration to your hair. Studies show a 77% reduction in damage after just five uses, so you can rely on great results.
You’ll love REF Shine Elixir, a hair oil designed to hydrate and strengthen the hair and leave it healthy and glossy. This is a vegan product with quinoa protein, and combines reparative oils and proteins with hydration for soft, shiny hair. It’s recommended for all hair types, especially fine and thin to normal hair, and includes natural UV-protection. Simply apply 1-3 pumps into damp or dry hair and work through from mid-lengths to the ends for best results.
Detox After Swimming
Swimming in open water or in a swimming pool can cause a great deal of damage to the hair and using the right products to detox after your swim can make all the difference to the health of your hair. The build up of salt from the ocean or chlorine from the pool can be detrimental to hair colour and condition, and even the water you shower in at home can contain traces of metals that can compromise your hair.
We recommend the L’Oreal Professional Metal Detox haircare range, which is specifically designed to neutralise and remove the particles of metal that can accumulate inside the hair fibres during swimming and washing. These products can help to protect against hair breakage and colour fade, and use advanced technology such as Glicoamine to strengthen the hair shaft and increase shine.
The L’Oreal Metal Detox range includes creams, masks and oils, as well as the impressive sulfate-free shampoo, which is formulated to gently remove the metal particles in water to protect coloured hair and improve hair health. The L’Oreal Metal Detox Mask is an advanced hair mask that can lock out the harmful metals found in water and protect the hair from damage after any colour, balayage or lightening treatment.
Hennessy Hair & Beauty: Salon Supplies and Styling Products in Ireland
At Hennessy Hair & Beauty, we are committed to helping you take care of your hair all year round. The summer months bring additional challenges, but we have an excellent range of protective products to help you combat dryness and harsh external pollutants throughout every season, and we have a selection of options for every hair type and colour. We’ve been supplying top quality hair and beauty products to our customers in Ireland for more than 40 years, and we have been awarded several industry awards for our work.
We are a second-generation family run business based in Ireland, and our customer service is very important to us. Our friendly team of professionals can help you to find the styling products and essential salon supplies you need, so contact us today to find out more.