With so many of you going on holiday I thought this would be the perfect way to kick of my salon blog!
So your going on holiday and you wear extensions..
I get asked all the time - can I keep my extensions in while I’m on holiday?
YES you can! There are just some things I would do in order to protect the life of your extensions and prevent them drying out, discolouring and fading lighter.
INVEST IN YOUR PRODUCTS!
This doesn’t just go for summer but for the duration of having extensions, you wouldn’t buy a lambo and wash it with a brillo pad would you? LOL (love my analogy) So why would you invest hundreds of £££ into some lovely new long locks and wash them with cheap shampoo and conditioner that does zero for your hair aswell as the extensions?! You have to remember your extensions arnt attached to a blood supply so any moisture and nutrients has to come from what you’re applying to your hair.
We have a range of products available to buy from the salon to suit your hair aswell as the extensions.
Products you need to be using on holiday
hydrating shampoo and conditioner
hard water remover
Hair mask
UV protection spray
Heat protection spray
Hair oil/moisture cream
What is hard water?
Compared to soft water, hard water contains higher mineral content. Exposing your hair extensions to this may lead to problems with your them resulting in tangled, dull, dry, discoloured hair.
There is a range of products available to buy online to remove hard water from your hair.
The Malibu C hard water wellness kit is one of my personal favs, and a must for you suitcase!
It is the number one defence system against malicious minerals and other elements hiding in your hard water. It is 100% vegan and as instantly removes and prevents discolouration, dryness, damage, as well as dullness, revealing perfectly purified, weightless hair and unmatched body and shine.
My top tips for wearing hair extensions on holiday
Invest in some cute hair wraps, hats and scrunchies
Keep your hair as covered as possible to reduce its exposure to sunlight and prevent colour fading
Keep your hair tied up as much as possible
This will prevent discolouration from sun cream from your back and shoulders
Keep your hair wet if swimming in pools or the sea
If you plan on getting your hair wet in pool or sea water make sure you wet the hair first using bottled water or shower, this will prevent any chemicals or salt water entering the hair and prevent your extensions from become dull, drying out or damaging them.
Make sure you keep your hair protected & hydrated
Did you no you can buy UV protection for your hair? By applying this before sun exposure you are preventing colour fade and dryness on your hair aswell as your extensions, and just like you apply after sun and moisturiser by applying a hair mask you boost moisture levels in your hair and the extensions.
My fav hydrating shampoo and conditioner sets
olaplex 4 and 5
Moroccan oil hydrate shampoo & conditioner
My fav hair masks
olaplex 3 and 8
Moroccan oil hydrate
It’s a 10 mask
My fav hair oils/creams
olaplex 6 and 7
Moroccan oil
Ditch the heat tools
On holiday your hair naturally becomes dryer due to sun exposure, sea and salt water.
What better way to prevent further damage from excessive heat styling than investing into some heat free styling kits, simple braids or hair ups?
silk wraps to give you that bouncy blowout look
Over night braids to give for a beachy mermaid vibe
Sleek pony tails and buns
Cute claw clip hair ups
And if you are using heat… MAKE SURE YOU USE A HEAT DEFENCE SPRAY!
Most heat tools average between 170 and 230, water boils at 100 degrees! So imagine the heat you are applying to your hair when you’re holding your wand for 10 seconds or running over the same sections 3-4 times.
Thankyou for taking the time to read my first blog post! for anymore information about any of the products listed or more hints and tips message me via Instagram.
Hayley x