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TRICK ONE: Look stylish AND protect your hair with a retro style glam swimming cap.
TRICK TWO: Coconut oil helps to coat the hair before a swim so that chlorine doesn’t come into contact with it.
TRICK THREE: A leave-in conditioner also helps to protect the hair before you take a dip.
The beauty of a hair mask is that they get deep into hair strands and the cuticle to repair breakage and strengthen from root to tip. If you have dyed hair they are also a must.
“The key with hair treatments is to keep them up and ensure they are used weekly to keep hair condition at its best,” recommends Sam McKnight, celebrity hairstylist and founder of Hair by Sam McKnight.
Read on for our list of the best hair masks for dry, damaged hair.
If you wash your hair too often you’ll know about it! It can disrupt your scalp’s natural oil balance and this triggers to the body to overproduct oil to compensate what is being stripped away by the shampoo. The result? Greasy hair.
Harsh shampoos with sulfates (look out for sodium lauryl sulfate and sodium laureth sulfate on the ingredients list) or silicones, can irritate the scalp and trigger excess oil production. Using too much conditioner can also leave a residue on the hair, which can make it look greasy.
Certain products, particularly those that have oil or wax in them, can cause a build-up in hair that looks and feels greasy.
If you don’t rinse enough then you’ll most likely get a build-up of shampoo or conditioner which, you guessed it, leaves a residue that can weight hair down and make it feel and appear greasy.
On holiday? Humidity can make hair greasy.
If you’re experiencing hormonal changes this can impact sebum production, which makes hair look greasier than normal.
Adjust how often you wash your hair: Cut back on washes to see if that helps.
Go sulphate-free: Opt for lightweight, sulfate and silicone-free shampoos and conditioners designed for oily hair.
Rinse thoroughly: Make sure you rinse all shampoo and conditioner out of your hair.
Consider clarifying shampoos: Using these every so often can help to remove product build-up.
Use conditioner sparingly: Put conditioner on the ends of your hair, avoiding the scalp.
Clean hair tools regularly: Keep brushes, combs and other hair tools clean ro avoid build-up.
Address hormonal imbalances: If you think fluctuating hormones could be at play, talk to your doctor.
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Holidays are the time to go a bit more natural, so hold back on using heated styling tools or hairdryers to give your hair a break.
And don't forget to book your next appointment ready for when you get home, too.3 easy ways to prepare your hair for summer.
Not sure whether to book in a cut or colour before or after your holiday? We’ve got the stylist-approved answer: do it before!
Freshly-trimmed locks will ensure the hair is in the best condition to handle the heat, while newly dyed hair will look incredible in holiday photos.
Our hair needs UV protection too, so to shield your strands from the damaging effects of the sun by packing a protective hair spray or cream.
Not sure whether to book in a cut or colour before or after your holiday? We’ve got the stylist-approved answer: do it before! Freshly-trimmed locks will ensure the hair is in the best condition to handle the heat, while newly dyed hair will look incredible in holiday photos.
Our hair needs UV protection so to shield your strands from the damaging effects of the sun by packing a protective hair spray or cream.
Holidays are the time to go a bit more natural, so hold back on using heated styling tools or hairdryers to give your hair a break.
And don't forget to book your next appointment ready for when you get home, too.3 easy ways to prepare your hair for summer.
The beauty of a hair mask is that they get deep into hair strands and the cuticle to repair breakage and strengthen from root to tip. If you have dyed hair they are also a must.
“The key with hair treatments is to keep them up and ensure they are used weekly to keep hair condition at its best,” recommends Sam McKnight, celebrity hairstylist and founder of Hair by Sam McKnight.
Read on for our list of the best hair masks for dry, damaged hair.
It's unrealistic for most of us to completely abandon our favourite heat styling tools, but you can bring your hair back to life with Argan oil (just £7.59 from Amazon).
Argan oil from Amazon
Healthy hair should stretch up to 30% of its length before snapping. But if your hair is heat-damaged and dry, it will break under tension. But with these clever hair products that we recommend, you can add moisture and shine to strengthen and restore…
Healthy hair should stretch up to 30% of its length before snapping. But if your hair is heat-damaged and dry, it will break under tension. But with these clever hair products that we recommend, you can add moisture and shine to strengthen and restore…
