Clients visiting our central Bristol hair salon are getting ready for annual vacations, so it is the perfect time to highlight how to prepare your hair for Summer holidays in BS1.
Our Baldwin Street hairdressers can provide you with the best tips and tricks for keeping your hair healthy in hot weather, as well as guidance on the best hair products to use when on holiday.
Our hairstyling experts can show you how to prepare your hair for Summer holidays in BS1
Sun, water, chlorine and intense humidity can all combine to leave hair dry, brittle and hard to manage.
Your scalp can also be negatively impacted.
These simple steps from our BS1-based hairstylists will help you to prepare your hair for Summer holidays and keep it healthy, shiny and protected.
Trim your hair before you leave
We advise clients visiting us in central Bristol to book a trim before they travel.
This is one of the best ways to prepare your hair for Summer holidays, and our BS1-based hairdressing team are on hand to guide and advise you.
This allows us to remove split ends to prevent further damage and hair breakage that could be caused by exposure to the sun and swimming daily.
Healthy, trimmed hair is also easier to maintain, manage and style on holiday.
See some of the best Summer hairstyles to consider here.
Hair treatment before departure
Hydration is so important when it comes to considering Summer hair care in central Bristol. We recommend a deep, nourishing treatment or hair mask.
Ideally, apply a deep conditioning hair mask up to two times in the week before your holiday. Some of the vital ingredients to include are keratin, Moroccan Oil, shea butter or Argan Oil to strengthen and moisturise hair.
It is worth remembering that if your hair is coloured or has been chemically processed in any way, a protein-based hair treatment can give you additional protection against sun damage.
To find out more about some of the superb hair treatments we can provide in Bristol city centre, please read this.
Protect your hair from UV rays
Hair benefits from UV protection, and when on your Summer holiday, our BS1 hairdressing experts recommend that you apply a leave-in conditioner or UV protection spray for hair before heading into the sun.
These products will help to shield your hair and scalp from harmful UV rays that can cause hair colour fading, hair dryness and weaken hair strands.
Make your hair swim-safe
Salt, seawater and chlorine in swimming pools can strip your hair of essential natural moisture and natural nutrients.
Before swimming on holiday, wet your hair with freshwater. This reduces the amount of salt water or chlorine your hair absorbs.
We also recommend applying a leave-in conditioner or light hair oil to provide an additional barrier.
Once swimming is done for the day, rinse your hair quickly with clean water.
Pack hair care essentials
Having an effective Summer hair care routine is vital when it comes to thinking about how to protect your hair on Summer holidays.
Our BS1 hairstylists can advise you on the best hair products to pack, including sulphate-free shampoo, moisturising shampoo, hair masks, leave-in conditioners, and UV protection sprays specifically designed for your hair.
Minimise heat styling
During Summer holidays, leave your hair to air dry whenever possible.
Air drying instead of using hair dryers, straighteners, or curling irons reduces heat damage while also retaining vital moisture levels in your hair.
Simple hairstyles can also help to keep hair hydrated in the heat, and we advise clients to consider braids, buns and loose ponytails on holiday.
Hydrate your hair
Hot weather increases moisture loss, which makes hair hydration vital on your Summer holidays. Drink plenty of water and use hydrating hair products.
Applying a lightweight hair oil to your hair ends will seal in moisture and reduce frizz levels in the sun.
We advise you to read this for general information on hair hydration during Summer.
You might be considering a hair restyle before your holiday. Check out our Summer hair trends advice here.
To book an appointment with us and find out how to prepare your hair for Summer holidays in BS1, visit here.