Summer is here, and that means one thing: pool days and beach adventures. While soaking up the sun and cooling off in the water are essential parts of the summer experience, they can wreak havoc on your hair. But fear not! At Creative Hub Studio, we’ve got you covered with expert advice on how to protect and maintain your hair while swimming this summer.
How can Beach Blondes Protect Their Locks?
Beach blondes, rejoice! While the sun may enhance your golden locks, it can also cause damage if not properly protected. To combat sun damage, opt for products like Kevin Murphy’s Shimmer Shine or Shimmer Me Blonde. These products are a multi-tasking treatment and finishing mist infused with nourishing baobab, immortelle, bamboo and antioxidant vitamins A, C and E to help restore softness, suppleness and shine to hair without weighing it down. Remember to wear a hat or scarf when out in the sun to provide extra protection for your locks.
What’s the Best Way to Care for Natural Curls in the Pool?
For those with natural curls, swimming can pose unique challenges. Chlorine and constant washing can strip your curls of moisture, leaving them dry and frizzy. Combat this by prepping your curls with a nourishing hair treatment, such as the INNOluxe Elixir V3, before swimming. After your swim, use a moisturising mousse, like Only Curls’ Curl Defining Mousse, to sculpt and maintain your curls’ shape. Remember to rinse your hair with fresh water after swimming to remove chlorine and saltwater buildup.
How Should Long Hair Be Protected from Sun Damage?
Long hair requires extra care, especially during the summer months. Protect your locks from sun damage by wearing a wide-brimmed hat or scarf when outdoors. To prevent dryness and breakage, use a leave-in conditioner or hair oil, such as the INNOluxe Elixir V3, to nourish and strengthen your hair and then dry it fully. This product really comes into its own when heat is applied. We call this the popcorn effect. By running the product through the hair after you’ve washed it, the product’s benefits really spark in those last few moments of drying.
After swimming, gently detangle your hair with a wide-tooth comb and apply a hydrating hair mask to replenish moisture.
How to travel light with hair products
And if you’re only travelling for a long weekend with limited hand luggage space you could try – Kevin Murphy’s Young Again 100ml.
Part of the YOUNG.AGAIN collection, this weightless leave-in treatment oil is enriched with immortelle extract, designed to counteract the oxidation and ageing process. Straightening irons, blow dryers, and hair colouring all contribute to oxidation, which damages the hair’s cellular structure, similar to rust corroding metal.
Benefits of YOUNG.AGAIN
- Weightless oil for dry, damaged and brittle hair
- Helps to promote elasticity and adds shine
- Restores and replenishes
- Offers heat protection up to 200°F / 93°C
What’s the Best Approach for Maintaining Hair Extensions in the Pool?
If you have hair extensions, it’s essential to take extra precautions to keep them looking their best while swimming. Before swimming, apply a leave-in conditioner or hair oil to protect the extensions from chlorine and saltwater. After swimming, gently towel-dry your hair and apply a heat protectant spray before styling. Remember to brush. Using the right extension friendly brush can be a real game changer and help avoid matting near your extension bond, glue, clasp or weft. Making sure the hair is completely dry can also help eliminate any matting and make them easier to manage.
“The best way I’ve found over the years to protect your hair is to cover the hair as much as possible in the sun and even use UV protection spray over the hair. After, style with high-quality products from Kevin Murphy. We’re a brand-neutral salon, so we only pull through products that we personally use and like and secondly that absolutely work. We want your hair to maintain the salon experience in between appointments and for your hair health to be a priority.” – Caroline
Hair products that protect
Kevin Murphy’s Everlasting Colour Leave-In provides protection for your hair from the sun. It contains the CHROMATIC Complex, which is a hydrophobic film-forming complex designed to shield hair fibres from environmental elements, including UVA/UVB radiation. This protection helps in reducing colour fade and preserving hair vibrancy while also nourishing and repairing the hair.
With the right products and techniques, you can enjoy swimming and pool days without compromising the health and beauty of your hair. Whether you’re a beach blonde, natural curls enthusiast, or rocking long locks, Creative Hub Studio has the perfect solutions to keep your hair looking fabulous all summer long.
Book your appointment with us here and let us help you achieve your best summer hair yet!