Words Mary-Jane Wiltsher and Hannah Kane and Amelia Hughes
Oribe Royal Blowout Heat Styling Spray
Want to achieve that salon-fresh look without scorching your hair to a cinder? Oribe’s heat spray nourishes and protects dry or damaged hair from the wear and tear associated with heat styling, adding a glossy shine thanks to its argan oil-enriched formula. Spritz onto damp hair from root to tip before drying: the lightweight formula soaks in easily and leaves zero residue, whilst the UV protectant shields against harmful rays. Get us to the la plage.
Living Proof No Frizz Nourishing Oil
During the summer we can generally be found getting our Monica on, shouting ‘it’s the humidity!’ as the muggy atmosphere turns our hair the consistency of candyfloss. But praise be, the hairstylists at Boston brand Living Proof have developed a nourishing, all-natural blend of oils to calm even the thickest and coarsest of hair. Pump a couple of drops onto dry or damp hair and comb through; the lightweight formula is fast-absorbing and shields against humid, frizz-inducing conditions, meaning you won’t have to resort to those shell-adorned braids after-all. An absolute essential for hot holidays and festivals.
Amino Acid Shampoo and Conditioner
Oh, Kiehl’s. Can you do no wrong? This Amino Acid Shampoo and Conditioner duo is one of the best we’ve tried when it comes to soothing and replenishing sun-damaged hair: it adds softness and shine, is ultra-gentle on the scalp, and has a heavenly scent of sweet coconut. The amino acid is also packed with keratin, the essential ingredients for healthy, flowing tresses. Choose from a selection of handy sizes: enough to last a marathon 6 months, or a fortnight’s holiday.
Kerastraight Moisture Mask
Based on advanced Brazilian Keratin technology, this weekly mask gives your hair a strengthening protein boost, repairing damage, and leaving it smooth and easy to manage every day. Regular salon treatments will do wonders for the long term condition of your locks, so for an extra, pre-holiday boost pop into their salon partner Trevor Sorbie for a 30 minute Intense Boost treatment that lasts up to 30 days, priced from £25.
The Waving Wand
Not going near a beach this summer? Worry not, the Waving Wand by Cloud Nine will create that tousled surfer chick volume for you. The medium-sized barrel is the ideal width for loose, boho waves, while its innovative heat control technology smooths flyaways and adds shine. Try pinning each curled section for few minutes until cool, then unravel to reveal a longer-lasting, beach-blown look. Conveniently packaged in a beach bag along with a paddle brush and heat protectant glove, this beauty works a treat with a spritz of Oribe’s Royal Blowout Heat Styling Spray.
K Fusion by L’Kerabelle
Lorraine Rose made it her mission to create a safe and effective product that would smooth out even the frizziest of hair into a sleek and manageable hairdresser’s dream. The result was K Fusion by L’Kerabelle, and it’s taking the nation by storm. Now offered by a host of salons up and down the country, the treatment is crammed with proteins, hydrolysed keratin, UV protectants, nourishing argan oil, and has a delicate, exotic fragrance. Allow 2-3 hours for the treatment to be applied and be prepared to let your hair go shampoo-free for two days afterwards. Results last up to 4 months, making this one-stop hair makeover a cost-effective treat that will carry you right through the summer. Well worth the £150 price tag.
Bumble and Bumble Surf Spray
Want to look like an extra from Blue Crush? Spray Bumble and Bumble’s surf spray into damp or dry hair and recreate those luscious beach waves. Designed to thicken and lift hair, the formula contains real sea salt pieces to give fuller body and a matte gloss throughout. Surf’s up!
Kérastase Densifique Masque Densite
We’ve long been fans of French haircare gurus Kerastase, and we’ll be bundling a pot of this replenishing mask into our holiday luggage to give our limp, sun-frazzled locks some extra TLC. Formulated to give thinner hair extra body and mass, its active ingredient hyaluronic acid acts as a kind of fertiliser for the hair, increasing hair growth and soothing any areas of dehydration or irritation. The best part? While this wonder tool hydrates, texturises and lends plumpness to the hair, it leaves behind none of that greasy residue associated with masques. Consider us sold.
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