Dubai’s OG hair guru, Maria Dowling, is best known for intuitively creating the most natural, flattering colour for her clients, with successful career spanning 30 years. Since its inception in 2002, the mariadowling Salon, a Dubai-based hair concept, has been dedicated to the highest level of hair care, suited especially for this region. Maria offers her surefire tips to keep your hair at its healthiest and most beautiful whatever you have planned for the summer season!
1. The sun is NOT your hair’s BFF: Try to avoid your hair being in direct sunlight. If you don’t want to wear a hat, then a topknot is a good alternative. Always use products that have UV protection such as those by Label M.
2. Hydration, hydration, hydration: Remember, the ends of the hair are 4 to 5 years old so treat them as you would silk – lots of moisture and nourishment. Stay hydrated and opt for in-salon moisturizing treatments before and after sun exposure. Another option is to use Kerastase Elixir Ultime overnight on the hair and this will repair and replenish it.
“The hair cuticle can only hold a set amount of water so remember to wet your hair with masque, before you go into the pool/sea to double down on protection for your hair”
3. Be prepared to fight the frizz: There can be excess humidity in the summer months so using leave-in treatment products such as Olaplex no 6 will minimize the look of frizz and nourish the hair. The Colour WOW dream coat or Kerastase Discipline Fluidissme are also brilliant choices as they have advanced anti frizz formulas that leave hair super glossy, glassy, and ultra-smooth.
4. Shower BEFORE your swim: The hair cuticle can only hold a set amount of water so by showering your hair before you go into the pool/sea, your hair cuticle will not absorb too much of the sea/pool water. If you wet the hair down with masque beforehand, you can also double down on the protection for your hair. Once you return from the beach or pool, be sure to do a hair treatment to restore hydration and moisture levels and minimize damage. Remember, the negative impact of the sun and pool/sea water will be felt about 3 weeks after the exposure so do as much as you possibly can to minimize the hair’s exposure to these.
5. Be Colour-Safe: Those with coloured hair need to be extra careful about exposure to external aggressors such as chlorine from pools and the sun. Firstly, they should always use a colour-specific shampoo as this will lock in the colour and prevent fade. The Label M protein spray is a great choice during summer. This lightweight detangling primer has Vanilla Fruit Extract, which is a great source of B-vitamins and antioxidant properties to maintain the condition and helps protect the hair from environmental aggressors. It also regulates moisture levels resulting in smoother and more manageable hair.
“The sun is not your BFF. Avoid being in direct sunlight and always use products that have UV protection”.
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