NEW SEASON HAIR FIXES
Hair damaged or over-dyed? Before putting your tresses through another round of experiments, consider its condition and use these tips to restore and repair
SEA WATER AND CHLORINE DAMAGE
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Soak hair in fresh water before swimming. Hair can only absorb a certain amount of water, so if it’s saturated with fresh water it won’t absorb as much chlorine or sea water, minimising damage.
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Apply a leave-in conditioner regularly. Store a spray formula in your beach bag to keep hair soft and moist. This will also make it difficult for sea water to penetrate the hair shaft.
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Shower immediately after swimming to avoid chlorineinduced damage. Use a gentle shampoo that cleanses without stripping moisture.
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Apply a deep conditioner regularly to restore moisture levels after exposure to sea water and chlorine.
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Use blonde-specific hair-care products if you’re blonde. A violet shampoo and conditioner combo will brighten blonde colour, remove yellow brassy tones, and prevent “chlorine green”.
CHEMICAL AND HEAT DAMAGE
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Consult a professional. Hair salons are open again, so pop in for an insalon treatment for your specific hair needs.
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Consider the big chop. Sometimes heat and chemical damage is not reversible and a professional trim of damaged ends may be the best thing you can do for your hair.
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Regulate the heat used on your hair by reducing the setting on your styling tools to the recommended 185°C. Always use a protectant before applying heat.
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Don’t neglect your hair repair products. Make sure to follow up with the corresponding home care range to make the most of your insalon treatment.
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Reduce the frequency of heat styling by alternating with heatless styling such as sock curls. This will help reduce damage to your hair.
UV DAMAGE
The sun’s UV rays break down proteins in the hair, making it brittle and dry.
Too much sun will also fade your hair colour.
TIP: Use a hair SPF shield that will act as a sunscreen for your locks. This will help protect your hair from the damaging effects of UV exposure.