Is the Sun Getting the Best of Your Locks? 5 Hairstylists Give us Tips on How to Prevent Hair Damage in The Summer
August signifies the nearing end of arguably the best time of the year. Whether it’s sitting poolside with an icy drink, or sharing a meal over a picnic with friends, these warmer months have been perfect for cultivating lasting memories with friends. But, there’s one catch: the possibility of hair damage.
In fact, too much exposure to the sun’s UV rays may cause mayhem to your precious locks. Discoloration, dry strands, split ends, thinning, and, our constant enemy, frizziness, are all results of sun damage. Luckily, the Riccardo Maggiore Salon has a few summer-proof tips and products to help combat summer beauty woes.
Below, five of our hairstylists have given us the best tricks and tips. From their favorite summer product to essential advice, they’ll make sure that your summer glow isn’t diminished.
1) Colorist, Marcus : Oribe’s Dry Texturizing Spray ($48) and Kerastase’s Resistance Ciment Thermique($39)
Cream-based products are colorist Marcus Garcia’s favorite for a reason. They excel in enhancing curls and moisturizing in ways that other methods fall short. It’s no wonder that Kerastase’s Resistence Cement Thermique and Oribe’s Dry texturizing spray are at the top of the colorist’s list for summer hair care. “Oribe’s texturizing spray is a great alternative for dry shampoo because it doesn’t weigh your hair down and is perfect for fighting against frizziness,” he says. “ Kerastasse’s Resistance Ciment Thermique Ciment Thermique is a blow-dry, leave-in, conditioning cream that you apply on towel-dried hair. This cream is thermo-seal glazing and smooths the hair and adds shine, making it easier for styling.”
Additional Benefits:
Kerastase’s Resistence Cement Thermique
Conditioning cream that can be applied to towel-dried hair for any post-swim
Smooths hair and adds shine making it easier for styling
Heat and color protection is great before you use hot tools
Works like dry shampoo without weighing down hair
Great for adding a hint of volume and texture
2) Celebrity Stylist Steven R.: Kerastase’s Blonde Absolu($35-$61) and Oribe’s Silverati Illuminating Pomade ($39)
“If you’re rocking sunkissed or bright tropical blonde this summer, run, don’t walk for these products,” says stylist Steven Rice. According to Rice, Kerastase’s Blond Absolu is the holy grail for people looking to keep lightened hair healthy and cool-toned. It does what all blondes want: prevents glowing hair from turning brassy or yellowish. Additionally. Oribe’s Pomade is another great tool for summer protection. “It’s great for holding texture and keeping hair feeling flexible, instead of getting crunchy and brittle,” he says.
Additional benefits:
Counter’s warm, brassy tones with purple pigment to keep “blondes as beautiful as they were when they first left the salon
Equipped with heat-protecting serum packed with antioxidants that protect hair from heat up to 446 degrees Fahrenheit
Oribe’s Silverati Illuminating Pomade
Great for both long and short hair
Holds texture and adds moisture to keep hair feeling flexible
It contains shimmering pigment to enhance silver, blonde, and grey hair
3) Stylist, Dinah: Oribe’s Apres Beach WaveShine Spray ($44) and Oribe’s Matte Waves Texture Lotion ($42)
Want beach waves without the salty stiffness from actually swimming? Stylist Dinah Aguirre recommends Oribe’s Apres Beach Wave Shine Spray. “The product is rich in oils and exotic extracts that give your hair shine and texture for all hair types,” she says. The brand’s texture lotion also gives a great faux post-beach swim look to hair. “It’s the guys’ version of sea salt spray, but can be used for styling like gel!” With both products, there’s no need to actually take a dip into the ocean (unless you’d like to!).
Additional benefits:
Oribe’s Apres Beach WaveShine Spray
Contains UV protection
Combats Frizz
Increases Shine
Oribe’s Matte Waves Texture Lotion
Great for curly hair
Contains UV Protection
Gives a natural finish
4) Stylist Sumio and Salon Coordinator Taisha’s Pick: Oribe Straight Away Smoothing Blowout Cream ($44) and Riccardo Maggiore Luminoso Frizz off, Shine On Spray ($32)
Calling those with stubborn curls: Oribe’s straight-away smoothing blowout cream is the go-to product for sleek smoothness and illuminating shine. “This is your weapon against horrid humidity,” the duo says. According to the two, the product is potent and strong, but still gives your hair enough movement for a blowout. Additionally, Taisha has another secret up her sleeve: the Riccardo Maggiore Luminoso Frizz off/Shine on spray available in the salon. It does as its name suggests and rids of any additional frizz one might get from overexposure to the sun while leaving your hair with a crystal-like shine.
Additional Benefits:
Oribe Straight Away Smoothing Blowout Cream
Keratin safe!
Free from sulfates, parabens, and sodium chloride
Riccardo Magiore Luminoso Frizz off/Shine On Spray
Reduces Frizz
Increases Shine
Perfect for styling
5) Make-up Artist Kristina: Kerastase Soleil Creme UV Sublime ($39)
The Creme UV Sublime always finds a home in Kristina’s bag during the summer months. It’s packed with hydrating coconut water and vitalizing vitamin E, two products essential for fighting the damage by the sun’s UV rays. “It also helps detangle and smooth hair wind-blown salty hair. Plus, it smells amazing,” Kristina says. For beach goers, this product is especially helpful as the vitamin E reduces oxidative stress and preserves the protective layer of your hair strands.
Additional Benefits:
Kerastase Soleil Creme UV Sublime
Controls Frizz
Prevents breakage
Protects from sun
