7 indispensable hair products for summer
Updated: Sep. 09, 2011
Keeping your hair healthy and gorgeous all summer long, despite the heat and humidity, can be challenging. Beauty blogger Maria Barillaro shares her favourite product picks with us so you can have gorgeous hair no matter how high the mercury soars
1. Kérastase Bain Après-Soleil Shampoo
“This shampoo is ideal for sun-damaged hair. Use it if you’re on vacation down South or if you are spending an entire day in the sun. If you have very dry, weak hair, this shampoo will quickly help repair the damage caused by the sun, heat and humidity.” – Maria Barillaro, Beauty Booty 4-1-1
(34$, 250 ml)
2. Redken Color Extend Sun SPF 12
“This is a great product to use if you’re going to be spending a whole day in the sun. If you’re planning on hanging around by the pool, the beach or even spending the day outdoors at an amusement park, it might be a good idea to spray your hair with this before sun exposure. The same way you apply sunscreen on your body, you apply sun protection to your hair. This is currently the only product in Canada that offers sun protection to prevent damage.” – MB
(12$, 150 ml)
3. John Frieda Smooth Start Conditioner
“This rinse-out conditioner is very hydrating and it’s made to control even the most rebellious frizz. Since frizzy hair is more susceptible to sun damage, using this conditioner to keep that hair hydrated and smooth is a god idea. It will then be less likely to burn in the sun.” – MB
(9,99$, 250 ml)
4. Schwarzkopf Professional BC Sun Protect After-Sun Treatment
“I used this product everyday when I was vacationing down South and I loved it. After washing your hair, spray this leave-in treatment to help further repair the damage caused by the sun during your day at the beach. It’ll make your hair easier to comb through so you won’t break any weak hair. It repairs hair in the same way aloe vera gel heals the skin after a sunburn.” – MB
(18$, 200 ml)
5. Aveda Damage Remedy Daily Hair Repair
“If you spend a lot of time in the sun in summer, you should consider using this product. It repairs heat damage caused by styling tools as well as the natural summer heat and UV rays. It will keep your hair hydrated, especially the ends, which tend to dry out in summer. Using this product everyday will strengthen your hair over time and keep it from becoming dry and brittle. That way, it will be less likely to suffer heat damage from the sun.” – MB
(24$, 100 ml)
6. Kérastase Thermal Nectar
“This product is made to protect hair from heat. If you use it 2 to 3 times per week, your hair will be protected from heat and humidity, as well as the additional heat damage caused by styling tools.” – MB
(38$, 150 ml)
7. Joico K-Pak Sun Therapy Treatment Mask
“Designed specifically to repair the damage caused by UV rays, this product should be used once a week all year round, especially in summertime. It’ll deeply penetrate the hair like no shampoo or conditioner can and will repair the hair follicles from the inside out.” – MB
(12$, 150 ml)
Newsletter Unit
