Summer Hair Care - Protect Your Locks

The Aussie sun is brutal, and just like your skin, your hair takes a hit when it’s exposed to UV rays. The sun zaps the moisture right out, leaving it dry, brittle, and prone to breakage. Not ideal, right?

• Use a UV Protectant: There are hair sunscreen sprays and leave-in conditioners designed specifically to shield your strands from UV damage. A quick spritz before heading out can make all the difference.
• Accessorise Smartly: Wide-brimmed hats and scarves aren’t just for shielding your skin - they’re also lifesavers for your hair. Plus, they add an extra something to your style.
• Deep Condition Weekly: Your hair needs a little extra love in summer, so treat it to a weekly deep conditioning mask to bring back the moisture the sun stole.

For Extensions:
Medusa extensions, like any quality human hair extensions, are just as vulnerable to UV damage. Use the same protectants you’d use on your natural hair and try to keep them covered when you’re out and about.

H&M Stylist Luciana Rose - Luciana uses Medusa Hair Extensions 

We love a good beach day, but saltwater is not your hair’s best friend. It dehydrates your strands, leaving them rough and tangled. Combine that with sun exposure, and you’ve got a recipe for thirsty, stressed-out hair.

• Rinse Before and After: Wet your hair with fresh water before diving in. This stops your hair from soaking up as much saltwater. Then rinse it again after your swim to wash out the salt.
• Leave-In Conditioner: Pack a leave-in conditioner in your beach bag for post-swim hydration. It helps detangle and keeps your hair soft.
• Braid It Back: Keep your hair in a loose braid or bun while swimming to reduce tangling and breakage.

For Extensions:
Saltwater can make extensions feel dry and coarse. Keep them tied up before your swim and rinse them thoroughly afterward to avoid unnecessary tangling.

If you’re hitting the pool, keep this in mind: chlorine strips your hair of its natural oils and can leave it dry, brittle, and dull. And for blondes? Yep, it’s the culprit behind that dreaded green tinge.

• Pre-Treat Your Hair: Wet your hair and apply a light conditioner or oil before jumping in. This creates a barrier to stop the chlorine from fully soaking in.
• Clarify and Condition: Use a clarifying shampoo after swimming to wash out any chlorine buildup, followed by a hydrating conditioner to restore moisture.
• Wear a Swim Cap (If You Can): Okay, it’s not exactly Instagram-worthy, but a swim cap is the ultimate protection if you’re spending hours in the pool.

For Extensions:
Chlorine is no kinder to extensions than it is to natural hair. Follow the same routine - pre-treat, rinse, and condition - to keep your extensions silky smooth.

Let’s leave the viral tan lines trend on TikTok and focus on keeping your hair (and yourself) healthy this summer. UV rays, saltwater, and chlorine don’t have to ruin the fun as long as you’re prepared. A little protection goes a long way, whether you’re rocking your natural hair or showing off your Medusa extensions.

So grab your sunscreen (for your skin and your hair), keep those locks hydrated, and enjoy everything an Aussie summer has to offer, without the regrets.