Hair for the summer: natural and well-protected

Hair care routine for sunny days

In summer, your hair needs a protection plan too. Sun, wind, salt and chlorine can leave it drier, duller and harder to manage, especially along the lengths and at the ends. That’s why your hair care routine in the sun shouldn’t be left to chance: a few targeted steps, before, during and after sun exposure, help keep your hair soft and full of life, even whilst on holiday. Before going out in the sun, your hair needs protecting just like your skin, especially along the lengths and at the ends, which are more exposed to dehydration, UV rays, chlorine and salt. Hats, scarves and loose updos help to limit direct exposure and also protect your scalp. Before going into the sea or a swimming pool, it’s a good idea to wet your hair with fresh water and, after each swim, rinse it straight away to remove salt and chlorine. Throughout the day, you should reapply protection, whilst at the end of the day you’ll need a gentle wash and a nourishing treatment to restore moisture. Once or twice a week, especially whilst on holiday, you can add a richer hair mask. It’s also best to limit the use of heat from hairdryers and styling tools, as this adds to the stress caused by the sun, wind, sea and swimming pool. There are various product ranges available on the market to protect and regenerate your hair during the summer. Among the new products worth noting is System Professional Solar, which offers a targeted routine to defend the hair fibre from UV rays, keeping your hair soft and more manageable. The new Morphosis Sun range from Framesi, comprising three products, uses natural-origin formulas enriched with Nori seaweed, vitamin E and fermented aloe.

Travel hairdryers: compact, lightweight and high-performance

Hair drying is also becoming increasingly smart, especially when travelling, when you need practical, lightweight tools that deliver good performance without taking up too much space in your suitcase. The Dyson Supersonic™ Travel has been designed specifically to meet this need: more compact and lighter than the original model, it maintains high drying and styling performance. Designed for frequent travellers, it automatically adjusts the voltage to suit different countries and features intelligent heat control, which helps protect hair from damage caused by extreme temperatures. The GAMA Professional iQ SFERA, on the other hand, boasts a striking, ultra-compact design. As small as a tennis ball and extremely lightweight, it combines a high-speed digital motor, Venturi technology and ionisation for rapid drying. Its spherical shape allows for an intuitive grip in the palm of your hand, whilst the removable handle enables more traditional use. Complete with a Smart Holder and styling nozzles, it is designed to deliver professional performance even when you’re away from home.