HEALTH + WELLNESS
Summer Hair , Don ’ t Care ! CONT .
Sister Joan ( www . sisterjoansalon . com ) in Margate was created by hair professionals Roxanne Attard and Keziah Stilwell who opened their salon with the intention of creating a relaxed space in which clients could feel inspired and secure to experiment . Sister Joan also pride themselves on using vegan and sustainable products , drawing customers both locally and down from London to experience their creative hairstyling hub by the sea .
Keziah tells us , ‘ If you are headed to the beach or pool , make sure you apply a conditioning treatment or oil beforehand and leave it in . This will act as a barrier against salt and chlorine , the warmth from the sun will help the treatment penetrate the hair . Shampoo your hair when you get home as normal , and you will be surprised at how silky soft it is . Another trick which sounds so simple , yet is so effective , is to simply wear a hat ! Especially if you are looking to protect your freshly dyed blonde locks in the midday sun ; this will stop your toner from fading .’
Aveda exclusive salon , The Barn Canterbury ( www . thebarncanterbury . co . uk ), has been established for 17 years and offers clients a luxury experience in a tranquil rural environment . We spoke to hair professional Melanie Dawn Martin who gave us expert advice on how to look after the scalp as well as our hair , in the heat . ‘ When the sun finally makes an appearance , taking care of our hair and scalp should be an essential part of our regime , just as much as using sunscreen is for our skin . Any excessive sun exposure has a damaging effect on our hair , causing damage and colour fade on any hair colour services that have been created . I believe the best way to enjoy the sun is to use products with a high
SPF protection , such as Aveda ‘ Sun Care Protective Hair Veil ’ ( www . aveda . co . uk ). This is a light spray for all types of hair . You simply spray onto dry or damp hair and repeat after swimming , it will rejuvenate and help to strengthen the hair whilst giving it an enviable shine .’
With 40 years ’ worth of experience of which he celebrates this year , we were honoured to receive the advice from Tunbridge Wells ’ 31b Hair Salon ( www . facebook . com / 31bhair ) owner Rod Prager . 31b is a high-end hair experience on The Pantiles whose services come complete with a bar offering clients everything from delicious cocktails to good coffee , and of course ‘ bloody good hair .’ Rod let us in on 31b ’ s biggest unkept secret : ‘ There ’ s one simple thing when it comes to protecting your hair from the threats of the summer and one simple thing only . It comes in the form of Matrix Hair Care ’ s ‘ Biolage Keratindose Pro-Keratin Renewal Spray ’ ( www . biolage . com ). Everyone who wants healthy hair that looks amazing should have this product , I swear by it . It is a protein spray
that will fix very damaged hair and will also protect the hair from sun , chlorine and salt . To use effectively , spray the product onto wet hair , whether that be after a daily wash or after you get out of the pool . Apply about ten pumps every time the hair gets wet – if you leave your hair to dry naturally in the sun it will give you those sought after , effortless beachy waves . If you apply with heat , this miraculous stuff will give you a sleek , smooth and styled finish . No conditioner , sunscreen or heat protection is needed when using this !’
With thanks to :
The Barn Hair & Beauty Stone Steet Petham Canterbury CT4 5PW
31b Hair Salon 31b The Pantiles Tunbridge Wells TN2 5TD
SISTER JOAN 270 Northdown Road Cliftonville Margate CT9 2PX
Jerome Pure-Curated-Hair 189a High Street Ramsgate CT11 9TP
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