Holiday Hair Care
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More damage can be done to the hair during a two-week holiday in the sun than the damage accrued during the rest of the year. The ultraviolet rays or radiation (UVR’s) from the sunlight that can cause damage to the skin can also have an adverse effect on the hair, depleting the natural oils and removing moisture. Strong winds whip unprotected hair into a tangle, causing breakage and split ends. Chlorinated and salt water cause color fading and result in drooping perms.
Permed and coloured hair, weakened by chemicals lose moisture at a faster rate than untreated hair. White hair is particularly susceptible to the effects of the sun because it has lost its natural pigmentation which helps to filter out harmful UVR’s to some degree.
Holiday Hair Care Tips
Slick short hair back with gel. Leave the gel in all day and then rinse out and style you hair hair in the evening.
When the sun sets, apply mousse to straightened hair and sleek back behind the ears, flicking the ends up. Then leave to dry naturally.
Breezy beach days whip the hair into a tangle. Take time to remove knots and snarls with a wide-toothed comb. Longer hair can be braided or knotted into a neat bun at the nape to keep it in place and prevent damage.
After swimming, rinse the hair in clean-clear water and comb through with wide-toothed comb. Use a sun-protective gel with UVR filter for maximum care.
To keep the hair in place, clasp it into a pretty slide. Colorful accessories are great for the beach, take a selection to mix and match with your swimwear.
To get separation on long curls, mix a little conditioner with water and use a spray to mist the solution on to the hair. Scrunch the hair with your hands to create a casual look.
Protecting the hair from the sun’s harmful rays makes as much sense as protecting the skin. Wear a hat or a scarf on the beach or use a sun protective spray to shield the hair from the sun’s harmful rays. After a swim, rinse the salt or chlorinated water thoroughly from the hair using plenty of fresh, clean water. If fresh water is not available take some with you in an empty soft drinks bottle or use bottled water.
Sunscreen gels are available for the hair and these offer a good deal of protection. Comb the gel through your hair and leave on all day. Remember to reapply the gel after swimming. You can also use a leave-in hair conditioner that protects the hair.
On windy or blustery days, keep long hair tied back to prevent tangles. Long hair can also be braided left in all day. When evening comes and you undo the braids you will have a cascade of rippling curls.
If your hair does get tangled by the wind, untangle it gently by using a wide-toothed comb and work from the ends of the hair up towards the roots.
Keep your hair and head protected even when you are away from the beach. Wear a sunhat when shopping or sightseeing, especially at midday. When the sun sets, shampoo and condition your hair and if possible let it dry naturally. Leave heat styling for those special nights out.
What to Do Before you Go for Summer Holiday
Any hair coloring you are planning should be done at least one week prior to your holiday. This will allow the colour to soften and allow time for some intensive conditioning on any dry ends.
If you want to have a perm before your holiday, book the appointment at least three weeks before departure to allow your hair to settle. You will also have the opportunity to learn how best to manage your new hair style and help overcome any dryness.
Remember to pack all your holiday hair needs such as your favorite shampoos, conditioners and hairstyling products, scarves and other hair accessories. You will have more time to experiment on holiday.
If possible take a travel dryer with dual voltage and remember to pack an adaptor.
Soft, bendy rollers are a good alternative to heated ones and they are also kinder to the hair.
Have a hair trim before you go, but not a new hairstyle as you would not want to worry about coping with the new look.
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