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The range of products offering solar protection is growing fast and anyone who is familiar with that frazzled feel might want to check out some of the options to keep environmental damage in check. If you don't want to invest in sunscreen or serum for your hair, then comb through a little oil or conditioner to slick it back before you go out. Keeping hair tidily tied up or under cover isn't a bad idea because although beach hair may look wildly beautiful it can be a bit of a nightmare to brush through later. If you hair is damaged, we've also picked out some treatment options, plus ways to get the windswept look without enduring the full blast of nature.
1 Giovanni Vitapro Fusion Leave-in Hair Treatment $17.95
Botanical organic hair treatment for dry, damaged hair, with vitamins and proteins to help protect from heat styling and chemicals. Spray in, comb through for a slicked back look.
2 Joico K-Pak Sun Therapy Treatment Masque $28
This colour-safe treatment masque is a super conditioner designed to be used in conjunction with Joico's moisturising shampoo and Protective Sun Milk for outdoor wear. The masque smells beach fresh, but also contains a special complex to repair the damage that too much of a good thing can cause to the hair cuticle.
3 Fudge Salt Spray $24
Spray roots and scrunch through hair for body with a strong hold. Adds condition with its Vitamin B infusion. Can be applied on damp hair or to dry hair to give that messy freshly towelled look.
4 Sebastian Laminates Detangling Milk $37.50
Designed to add shine, this leave-in conditioner sprays on to damp hair. Combs through easily and the damp look and feel remains.
5 L'Oreal Professionel's Solar Sublime Advance Protection Conditioning Spray $28
This fluid conditioning spray goes on to damp or dry hair before you head outdoors. It provides a light film over the hair shaft to lock in moisture and shine and ward off the sun damage that weakens hair fibre. Part of a range including shampoo and masque.
6 Matrix Biolage Scalptherapie Oil Control Treatment $28.50
A spray-on for the scalp, if yours is troubled with excessive oil. Apply damp or dry when styling hair and during the day if need be.
7 Wella High Hair Ocean Spritz Beach Look Spray $24.50
Adds volume and gives a matte finish so you can look truly tousled. Contains a UV filter and vitamin conditioning and holds well. Wella's System Professional Hydro range, including the leave in Hydro Milk, is good for hair that needs nourishing.
8 PPS Silk Moisturiser with solar protection $21
A light leave-in cream to moisturise and screen all hair types heading outdoors. Apply to towel-dried hair before styling or to the mid-lengths and ends of dry hair in need of a boost. For a limited time, PPS is smartly marketing its shampoo and conditioners for a range of hair types in summer getaway gift packs of both full-sized and travel sized bottles for $44.50.
9 Kerastase Soleil Anti-Damage Shampoo $33
The Soleil range to protect and nourish colour treated hair exposed to the sun includes this effective shampoo, two masques, an everyday UV-protection spray that gives anti-humidity protection, shine and smoothness and a heavier nourishing cream to sheath against sun, salt water and chlorine damage.
10 Schwarzkopf Osis+ Gloss $33
By evening you might want a sleeker look. After conditioning and combing your hair, add this glossing balm for shine and a touch of control.
Stockists: Selected salons and specialty haircare shops, Giovanni also at selected Farmers, health and organic stores. Stockist details: Kerastase, Ph 0800 657 666.
Joico 0800 456 426. Fudge 0800 456 426, Osis 0800 930 930. Matrix 0800 657 666. Wella 0800 800 130. Sebastian 0800 800 128.
PPS 058 477 742. Giovanni www.giovannihaircare.co.nz
