How To Summer-Proof Your Hair
Summer Haircare Tips at Avant Garde Hair & Beauty Salon in Harlow, Essex
Summer is the season of sun and fun, but it also poses challenges for maintaining healthy hair. While we slather our skin with SPF galore, our hair often misses out on the TLC it deserves. Don’t worry, we've got you covered at Avant Garde! Below, our Colour Director, Alex, shares her sun-savvy tips for summer.
Shield Your Strands
As the sun intensifies, so does its impact on our locks. UV rays damage the proteins in our hair leading to dryness, breakages and colour fading. It’s crucial to understand that like your skin, your hair needs protection from sun exposure.
Choosing Your Summer Hair Saviours
''Kick off your summer haircare by choosing shampoos and conditioners specifically designed for sun exposure'', says Alex. “Start with System Professional Solar Hair & Body Shampoo for a gentle cleanse that preserves natural oils. Pair it with System Professional Solar Hydro Repair Cream to help quench and repair sun-stressed tresses''.
Rituals To Rescue Your Hair
Daily Defence: Apply a leave-in conditioner with SPF like System Professional Solar Helio Spray every morning.
Weekly: Treat your locks to a deep conditioning mask like Wella Ultimate Repair Mask to revitalise and repair.
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Holiday Hair
Stay tuned for our July blog, where we’ll take an in-depth look at holiday hair and how to combat the effects of sun, sea and chlorine.
Style Smart, Not Hard
“Go easy on heated styling tools,” advises Alex. Air drying is your BFF to prevent additional heat stress but not always possible or convenient. When you must style, lower the temperature down a notch or two and always guard your hair with a thermal protectant. When styling go for loose, protective styles like braids or updos to minimise sun exposure and prevent tangling.
Keep Your Hue True
Coloured hair fades fast under the sun. Shield your colour with a sun protector and don a hat for stylish protection. Walking the dog, shopping in an open-air market or enjoying an alfresco lunch will leave your colour faded and your hair damaged.
Blonde tip: Combat brassy tones post-sunshine with a purple shampoo to help neutralise those yellow tones. We LOVE the System Professional Luxe Blond range, now on special offer!
Safeguard Your Scalp
''The sun doesn’t spare your scalp leaving it sore and red just like the skin on the rest of your body'', explains Alex. She adds “Wear a hat if you can. If you have thinning hair or a receding hairline, apply sunscreen generously to exposed areas and along your parting line.”
Pro Treatments for Sun-Damaged Hair
Visit us for a personalised consultation. We offer a range of treatments from hydrating masks and to shine-enhancing glosses designed to revive and nourish your hair. And don’t forget, regular trims are essential to snip away split ends and encourage healthy growth.
