Summer is wonderful for your mood, but it is not always kind to your hair. By the time October arrives, many of our clients in Evesham and Pershore tell us the same thing: their hair feels rough, looks dull and tangles more easily than it did in spring.
If that sounds familiar, you are not imagining it. Here is what summer does to your hair, the signs to look out for, and how to restore softness and shine before winter.
1. What Summer Does to Your Hair
Over the summer months your hair deals with a lot more than usual:
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UV exposure weakens the outer cuticle layer, so hair loses moisture faster and colour fades sooner.
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Salt water and chlorine draw moisture out of the hair and can leave blondes looking brassy or green-toned.
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Heat and humidity encourage frizz, so we tend to reach for straighteners and tongs more often.
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More frequent washing after the gym, the beach or the pool strips away natural oils.
None of this happens overnight, which is why the damage often only becomes obvious in early autumn.
2. Signs Your Hair Is Dry
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Ends that feel straw-like or snap easily
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Hair that tangles as soon as you brush it
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Colour that looks flat, faded or brassy
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Frizz that will not settle, even on dry days
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Styles that drop quickly or will not hold a curl
If you recognise two or more of these, your hair is asking for some extra care.
3. At-Home Care That Really Helps
A few small changes to your routine make a noticeable difference:
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Swap to a sulphate-free, moisture-rich shampoo and conditioner.
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Use a leave-in repair treatment such as K18 Leave-In Molecular Repair Hair Mask after washing.
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Always use a heat protector before blow-drying or styling.
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Turn the temperature down on your tools and rinse with lukewarm, not hot, water.
4. A Joico Salon Treatment – £12 This October
At-home care keeps hair healthy, but a professional treatment works deeper. This October our stylists are focusing on repair and restoration with Joico treatments, available for just £12 when added to your appointment at either salon.
A Joico treatment helps to rebuild and strengthen the hair, restore moisture and bring back softness and shine. It takes only a few extra minutes at the basin, and it is a lovely way to start the season.
5. Not Sure What Your Hair Needs? Book a Free Consultation
Every head of hair is different. Our stylists in Evesham and Pershore offer free consultations, so we can look at your hair, talk about your routine and recommend the right treatment and products for you.
Book your free consultation: book online or call ICONIC Hairdressing Evesham on 01386 41117 or ICONIC Hairdressing Pershore on 01386 573311.
ICONIC Hairdressing Evesham – 63 High Street, Evesham, WR11 4DA
ICONIC Hairdressing Pershore – 58 High Street, Pershore, WR10 1DU