Now more than ever you require a treatment to combat frizziness, damage, breakage and dullness as Summer contributes to these problems.

BUT WHICH TREATMENT FOR YOU ?

Damaged hair – PROTEIN

Our hair is made up of proteins with the outer layer of the hair resembling shingles on a roof. When the cuticle becomes damaged it exposes the inner-layer ( cortex) to styling and environmental damage. To repair the hair a protein treatment is often used, the protein fills and strengthens areas of the cuticle that have been damaged by wear and tear.

BEWARE OF USING TOO MUCH PROTEIN.

Since protein is a strengthener it can make the hair very hard which will make it more prone to breakage. Protein treatments should be used no more than once a fortnight.

Dry Hair – MOISTURE

Moisture is the way to go when addressing dry hair. Hair becomes dry before it gets damaged so stop damage in it’s tracks with a moisture treatment. If hair is lacking moisture it A�becomes harder to style, frizzier and looses shine. There’s no way to overdose on moisture but keep in mind your texture. If your hair is very fine too many moisture treatments can leave it limp and greasy.

Top treatments

Kevin Murphy

Born AgainA�EssentialA� -Protein Treatment

Born Again Masque – Moisture Treatment

Paul Mitchell

Hair Repair Treatment – Protein Treatment

Super- Charge Moisturiser – Moisture Treatment

PROBLEM: Fine straight hair can become limp when exposed to humidity. Moisture from the air settles on the surface of this type of hair instead of penetrating it. In other words it weighs hair down.

SOLUTION: Add volume at the roots with hairspray or a matt styling powder. Divide the hair into sections and spray or sprinkle the underside then gently back-comb each section.

PREVENTION: Lay off the heavy styling products. It’s tempting to douse fine hair with volume sprays to help combat limpness, these products cause build-up at the roots and in humid weather flatten hair even more. Bulk up on protein, fine straight hair lacks protein, which gives hair body and helps hold a style in humidity. To add protein, shampoo and condition with protein rich products.

RECOMMENDATIONS:

Schwarzkopf Osis Dust It Matt Powder “light style control and buildable hold”

De Lorenzo Elements Granite ” strong hold hair lacquer with certified organic bark oil”

Paul Mitchell Shampoo 2 ” cleansing colour-safe formula leaving hair fresh, shiny and full of body”

You don’t have to live by the coast to achieve beach-like hair, as actor Taylor Kitsch. Grow your hair to about chin length and mostly one length.

Have your stylists slice or chip into the ends with a few disconnected long layers to create movement.

To create a sun kissed look ask your stylist for subtle balyage highlights. This will lighten the bottom gradually, going darker to the roots.

The key to remember is that it should appear naturally sunkissed.

Apply sea salt spray or matted wax for added texture and you will look like you have ‘hanged ten’ all day!