Summer hair rescue
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Dry, damaged brittle hair is an all-too common by-product of summer holidays. Here are our top tips to leave your hair soft and nourished this silly season.
Dry shampoo
Does the heat make your hair feel as lank and greasy as your sweaty brow? Avoid the trap of daily shampooing – the number one culprit of dried-out hair – and use dry shampoo instead. You’ll freshen up your locks and get rid of the greasy feeling.
Leave-in products
Got coloured hair? Your hair will be especially prone to damage and dryness. Add some moisture and shine to your hair with a leave-in masque. Ask your hairdresser for a product to suit your tresses and lather it on a couple of times a week. Alternatively, get an intense conditioning treatment at your favorite salon.
No-frizz shampoo
No one looks good with frizzy hair, but when the weather turns humid it’s hard to avoid. Look for a no-frizz shampoo that can tame the wild. Ask your hairdresser for their suggestions.
Sun protection
Just as your skin needs protection from UV rays, so does your hair. Find a sun protection spray to protect your hair from sun damage. As a bonus, it’ll also protect your colour from fading, and it‘ll moisturize it too. Another top tip? Invest in a great hat.
Regular trim
A quick trim at the hairdressing salon is the best way to tidy up all the dry ends, leaving your hair with healthy bounce.
Home rescue remedies
Green tea spritzer
#1 Want a simple DIY treatment to soothe dry and damaged hair?
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Spritz your hair with cool green tea, leave to dry.
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Then massage a dollop of coconut oil into your scalp. Leave for 20 minutes.
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Follow up with a shampoo and conditioner.
Summer hair rescue
#2 Want a homemade DIY sunscreen for your hair?
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Mix a teaspoon of sunscreen, two drops of rosemary oil and 350 ml water in a spray bottle. Shake well.
- Spritz hair before styling.
#2 Want a homemade DIY sunscreen for your hair?
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Mix a teaspoon of sunscreen, two drops of argan or Moroccan oil and 350 ml water in a spray bottle. Shake well.
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Spritz hair before styling.
#3 Want a daily treatment for dry and brittle hair?
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Add a few drops of nourishing oil to your regular shampoo. Try Argan oil, Moroccan oil or jojoba oil. Shampoo or condition as normal.
#5 Want a easy DIY hair masque?
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Mix 1 egg yolk, 3 teaspoons olive oil & 2 teaspoons honey.
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Massage into the hair. Leave for 10 minutes.
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Rinse off.
#2 Want a homemade DIY sunscreen for your hair?
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Mix a teaspoon of sunscreen, two drops of argan or Moroccan oil and 350 ml water in a spray bottle. Shake well.
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Spritz hair before styling.
#3 Want a daily treatment for dry and brittle hair?
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Add a few drops of nourishing oil to your regular shampoo. Try Argan oil, Moroccan oil or jojoba oil. Shampoo or condition as normal.
#5 Want a easy DIY hair masque?
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Mix 1 egg yolk, 3 teaspoons olive oil & 2 teaspoons honey.
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Massage into the hair. Leave for 10 minutes.
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Rinse off.
#2 Want a homemade DIY sunscreen for your hair?
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Mix a teaspoon of sunscreen, two drops of argan or Moroccan oil and 350 ml water in a spray bottle. Shake well.
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Spritz hair before styling.
#3 Want a daily treatment for dry and brittle hair?
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Add a few drops of nourishing oil to your regular shampoo. Try Argan oil, Moroccan oil or jojoba oil. Shampoo or condition as normal.
#5 Want a easy DIY hair masque?
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Mix 1 egg yolk, 3 teaspoons olive oil & 2 teaspoons honey.
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Massage into the hair. Leave for 10 minutes.
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Rinse off.
Strawberry hair masque
#3 Want a treatment for glossy, shiny hair?
- Blend a handful of fresh strawberries, with 1 tablespoon coconut oil and 1 tablespoon honey.
- Apply to mixture to damp hair.
- Wait for 10 minutes.
- Rinse well with warm water
Egg & lemon hair masque
#4 Want a easy DIY hair masque?
- Beat together 1 egg yolk, 1 cup of milk, 1 squeeze of lemon and 3 teaspoons olive oil.
- Massage into the hair. Leave for 10 minutes.
- Rinse off, then shampoo as usual.