SUMMER HAIR HEROES
THE F WORD (FRIZZ) ‘Detangling hair with a wide-tooth comb before you wash it reduces the pulling and snagging that causes frizz and flyaways,’ says hairdresser Phil Smith. Humidity is also a common culprit, affecting dry, curly hair types, so keep moisture levels topped up with an oil-based serum, such as L’oréal Professionnel Mythic Oil Shimmering Oil [4], £16.59. If you’re away, pack Redken Heat Cure At-home Packets, £25 for four. The self-heating formula repairs and conditions. PREVENT COLOUR FADE If you’re in and out of a pool, try rubbing a couple of drops of baby oil over dry hair. It creates a waterproof barrier against mineral deposits in the chlorine, which can cause colour to take on an unflattering green or orange hue. On dry land, a spritz of Aussie Miracle Hair UV Invisible Filter, £4.99, shields hair against colour-fading and dehydrating UV rays. For grey hair, our tester loved Oribe Silverati Shampoo, £33, and Conditioner, £34 (net-aporter.com), which knocked down yellow tones and boosted silver highlights. BOOST SHINE Hot weather causes oil-producing sebaceous glands on the scalp to become more active, which can result in dull and oily-looking hair. Try Tigi Bed Head Totally Beachin’ Shampoo [5], £14.50, or use an exfoliating treatment, such as Lee Stafford Hair Growth Scalp Scrub, £8.99, before washing to remove excess oil, dirt and product build-up. Misting Charles Worthington Environmental Protection Mist, £7.99 (from July), over damp hair adds shine, while UV filters and activated charcoal protect it from pollutants.