After months of sun exposure, beach holidays and poolside parties, even the shortest of hair might be feeling a bit parched and lackluster. Here’s Murdock London Master Barber Ben Vowles' top five tips for giving client’s hair some post-summer TLC.
Keep Hair Hydrated
Just as your body craves hydration after a hot summer's day, hair is thirsting for moisture too. Recommend a high-quality hydrating shampoo and conditioner to replenish lost moisture such as Murdock London’s Quince & Oakmoss Shampoo and Conditioner. The sulphate-free formula of the shampoo cleans without drying out the scalp or hair — essential after months of sun and heat. It also contains hydrating aloe vera, another key ingredient to look out for when choosing a daily-use shampoo to get hair back into full health post-summer. Even if the hair is short, it’s worth investing in a high-quality conditioner, particularly if clients have been on a sun, sea and sand holiday. Look out for hydrating ingredients such as Cupuacu Butter and Passionflower Oil.
Get it Trimmed
If clients have enjoyed a summer holiday in the sun the combination of UV rays, salt water and chlorine can cause havoc with hair, leading to split ends. Book them in for a post-holiday trim to get rid of the damaged ends. The result will be instantly healthier looking hair.
Go Easy on the Heat
Post-summer is a good time to give hair a break from those heated styling tools, including straighteners and hairdryers. Let it dry naturally and encourage the texture.
Don’t Neglect Facial Hair
Facial hair needs some post-summer loving too. Just as the sun can dry out the scalp and hair, it can also dehydrate beards and moustaches, and the skin behind them. Recommend a high-quality beard conditioner, such as Murdock London’s Beard Moisturiser. This luxury product will condition facial hair while soothing the skin underneath. The perfect post-summer, and all year-round, facial follicle friend.