The Ultimate Pre-Holiday Hair Checklist: Keep Your Colour Fresh All Summer Long
Summer is officially in full swing, which means sunny getaways, pool days, and late evening pub gardens! But while you’re enjoying the warm weather, your hair might be taking a bit of a beating.
Sun exposure, chlorine, salt water, and humidity can quickly turn gorgeous salon colour brassy and leave your ends feeling dry and straw-like. To help you keep your hair looking soft, glossy, and vibrant all season, we’ve put together the ultimate pre- and post-holiday hair survival guide.
1. Refresh & Protect with a Pre-Holiday Gloss
Before you pack your bags, book in for a quick tonal refresh or clear gloss treatment. A gloss acts like a protective topcoat for your hair: it smooths down the cuticle, locks in moisture, and seals your colour so UV rays can’t strip it away as easily. Plus, it adds an incredible shine for those holiday photos!
2. The Clean Water Trick Before Swimming
Did you know dry hair acts like a sponge? If you jump straight into a chlorinated pool or the ocean, your hair will absorb all those harsh chemicals and salt.
Top Tip: Drench your hair with clean shower water and apply a generous coating of leave-in conditioner or hair oil before taking a dip. Your hair shaft will already be full, preventing it from soaking up the chlorine or salt.
3. Swap to a Colour-Safe & UV-Protecting Shampoo
UV rays break down hair pigments just like they do skin cells. Swap out your daily shampoo for a sulphate-free, colour-protecting formula, and look for leave-in styling products that contain UV filters to shield your strands while you’re out in the sun.
4. Book a Post-Holiday Scalp & Hair Reset
Once you’re back home, your hair and scalp will likely need a bit of tender loving care to recover from sun, salt, and product build-up. A deeply hydrating mask—or better yet, a restorative Japanese Head Spa treatment will flush out impurities, deeply hydrate your scalp, and restore your hair's natural balance.
Ready for Your Summer Refresh?
Whether you need a pre-holiday gloss, a light shape-up to beat the heat, or a post-vacation head spa reset, our team at The Lounge Hair & Beauty is here to get your hair holiday-ready!
Appointments fill up fast during the summer months, so secure your spot in advance.
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