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Summer hair tips Protect from tips to ends Getty ‘Although we’re susceptible to sun damage year-round, it’s especially important to protect your hair during summer, when UVB rays are at their strongest,’ says Neil. ‘The sun acts like a bleach to the hair and this is down to UVA rays, whilst UVB rays are responsible for breakage. Ideally, you should protect against both, and protection should extend to your scalp as well as your hair.’ Try Aveda’s Sun Care Protective Hair Veil (£23). Tangle tease post-swim ‘When you pack for holiday, a detangling spray is an essential. Apply this every time you’ve taken a dip in the sea or pool before combing – not brushing! – through. This will not only detangle but will also smooth and strengthen the hair. Biolage All in One Coconut Infusion Spray is great for this. The reason you need a comb and not a brush is because wet hair is more fragile, and brush bristles could cause tearing. The exception is if you opt for a Tangle Teazer Wet Brush.’ Braid for waves with no wand Getty Braids keep you cool in the summer heat, and they also come with additional benefits. Much like the ‘Olaplex bun’ that was trending earlier this year, conditioning your hair before braiding is a great way to nourish as you wear. Spray detangler onto damp hair before plaiting loosely, preferably with one braid each side of the head. Try not to tie the ends and wrap the braids together before pinning close to the head. This is a great summer look, then once you want to switch up your style just release the braids and lightly brush out with a flat bristle brush. Brushing upside down is good as you don’t want to flatten the hair. Next, take some texture spray and you’ll have soft mermaid waves, without using any heated appliances. ‘It is worth noting that healthy hair will only absorb what it needs, so be careful about overloading the hair. Stick to wearing these conditioning buns/braids just a couple of times a week and be sure to do this after shampooing. These are great for holidays, when you’re fresh out of the shower and heading out for dinner’ says Neil. Be bold with accessories Head bands are sometimes seen as a bit retro, but we have found some incredible on-trend items that will really impress. As well as helping to keep your face cool as you party, headbands should be embraced as part of your outfit. Neil says: ‘Choose a wide headband or even a patterned scarf and put it on your head behind your hairline. ‘If it’s a scarf, tie a bow right at the front of your head to make it a focal point and experiment with bringing out the colours in the scarf via your makeup.’ Keep your colour Getty ‘Colour-fade is, ironically, an ever-green issue,’ says Neil. ‘But this is amplified during summer because of the sun’s rays acting like a bleaching agent. Tap water also contributes to colour fade because it contains minerals that aren’t great for the hair, and these minerals are more likely to affect coloured hair because its more porous. This results in dull looking colour. It’s unreasonable to use bottled/filtered water each time we wash our hair, so the next best thing is to use a metal detoxing shampoo and conditioner – L’Oreal’s Matrix Detox range is exceptional. ‘For those lucky enough to be splashing around in a pool this summer, I’d recommend rinsing hair with water beforehand as this will help to coat the strands and protect from the chlorine. Chlorine can sometimes send blonde hair a little khaki-coloured, so mix 12 aspirin into warm water and rinse through your hair after shampooing. Applying tomato ketchup and rinsing is also a good solution for this problem!’ Fight frizz Keeping frizz at bay can be a real challenge for the curl community, come summertime when humidity is high. If this applies to you, look for products that block out moisture from the atmosphere. Check out our tips for frizz-free hair. 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