To state the obvious, we love the beach!
Our children have become quite accustomed to ‘slip, slop and slapping’ as we travel on holidays.
So that’s their skin taken care of, but why does my son Darcy’s blonde hair turn green every Summer? Does our hair need protection too?
It’s time to get the answers!
It turns out we need to protect our hair from SUN AND WATER and there are plenty of products to do it. (Phew!)
This week, we went straight to the experts and met with uber luxe haircare brand Kérastase to find out how!
Sandra Kelly, the General Manager for Kérastase, explains.
“In Summer our hair has several enemies including UV rays, chlorine, salt water and air-conditioning.All of which cause a gradual breakdown of the hair’s natural waterproofing (the hydrophobic lipid film layer).”
“The hair will become sensitised which will lead to colour fade, dullness and brittleness. It will become thinner and harder to style too.”
BUT WHAT IF I DON’T COLOUR MY HAIR?
“It doesn’t matter, the UV rays will bleach both artificial and natural hair, however colour-treated hair is usually more sensitised and hence more at risk of damage.”
WHY DOES OUR HAIR NEED WATER PROTECTION?
“Water is essential for the hair’s hydration, but water also amplifies the solar alteration of the hair and intensifies the power of the sun, allowing it to penetrate into the fibre, causing extreme damage.”
WHY IS MY SON’S BLONDE HAIR TURNING GREEN?
“It’s actually the copper in the water which becomes oxidised by Chlorine which leads to the green tint. UV rays further intensify the porosity of the hair making it more susceptible to absorbing chemicals.” Sandra says.
Well that makes more sense!
Luckily for us, Kérastase has the solution.
The Soleil Collection will protect, treat and repair our hair from all the enemies.
And I can finally start preventing my son Darcy from morphing
into the Incredible Hulk each Summer!
For more information about the Kérastase Soleil Collection including Australian stockists, click here
GIVEAWAY!
Kérastase are giving 20 lucky winners the chance to try the Soleil Collection.
EACH PRIZE PACK INCLUDES:
1 x BAIN APRES-SOLEIL (Travel Size 80ml)
An anti-damage shampoo designed to protect color-treated hair from the sun making it more resistant. Hair is left clarified, moisturised, soft, shiny and radiant. (Apply to wet hair, massage and rinse).
1 x MASQUE UV DEFENSE ACTIVE (Travel Size 75ml)
An after-sun conditioning treatment for color-treated hair. Protects hair from sun and deeply repairs. (Apply to washed and towel-dried hair, leave for 3-5 mins, then rinse).
1 x CC CREME (Travel Size 50ml)
A complete correction cream for all hair types for sun protection. Three action formula instantly repairs, protects and illuminates. (Use before or after sun exposure on dry or towel-dried hair).
Valued at $39 per pack.
**UPDATED**
Congratulations to our lucky 20 winners (actually 21, we were feeling generous!)…each receiving a @kerastase_official Soleil Travel set!
Winners via FACEBOOK: Courtney Jane, Christine Morris, Kody Phayne Bateman, Cheryl Anne McKibbin, Roisin Sheedy, Michelle Williams, Lorraine Kong, Natasha Law.
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THE FINE PRINT
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