CosBeauty Magazine #90

SUMMER-PROOF
your hair
FEATURE
The sun’s ultraviolet rays are just as
bad for our hair as they are for our skin.
Ultraviolet rays chemically break down
the building blocks of hair – keratin
proteins – making them weaker, drying
them out and making hair more likely
to break.
Sun protection for our hair is vital to
keeping it looking its best. Look for
shampoos, conditioners and sprays
that shield your hair against the harmful
effects of the sun and provide muchneeded
nourishment.
Summer, sun and swimming can
make a magnificent trio, but beware the
dreaded “post-swim hair”. The cortex,
or inner layer, of hair is protected by
the cuticle, or outer later. Sebum is a
natural lubricant that protects the cuticle.
Chlorine in pools sucks the sebum out
of the hair, which may cause the cuticle
to crack. This damage causes the hair’s
natural sheen to diminish and the
unprotected cortex to split (creating split
ends). Using a protective hair product
and an anti-residue shampoo can do
wonders to help keep the effects of
chlorine at bay.
Simiarly, when you swim in salt water,
salt minerals stick to the hair, which can
cause severe dehydration and fading and
can often alter your hair colour. Apply
a leave-in conditioner and as soon as
you’ve finished swimming in the ocean,
rinse your hair immediately and reapply a
conditioning treatment.
1. Davines SU Hair & Body Wash 250ml,
$40.95, 2. Davines SU Hair Mask 150ml,
$46.95, 3. Davines SU Hair Milk 135ml,
$49.95, 4. Tangle Teezer Original
Detangling Hairbrush $21.39.
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