Sebastian Professional stands for fearless hair fashion and groundbreaking products. With the versatile range you can optimally care for and style your hair, from professional to challenging, however you want. Sebastian offers products for the most unique effects – there are no limits to what is possible. Here, the Sebastian Professionals are only too happy to share their knowledge with you. This edition is about sun damage. It's almost summertime and that means we can finally enjoy the sun again. But safe of course! The experts at Sebastian Professional will therefore tell you how to optimally protect your hair against sun damage.
How does sun damage occur on the hair? Is that only due to the sun or also the combination with chlorine and sea water?
In recent years, we have become increasingly aware of protecting our skin from the sun. SPF is increasingly part of our skincare routine and we also pull out our sunscreen en masse as soon as the first rays of the sun shine through the clouds. We often forget to protect our hair, even though we probably know very well the impact of heat on our hair. During the summer, the hair is more often exposed to heat and UV rays, which causes your hair to dry out, discolor and even damage faster – so the sun is actually a non-stop hair dryer. Incidentally, this does not only apply to the summer sun, but throughout the year.
In addition, we also have to deal with chlorine and sea water on holiday. A drop of chlorine can ruin your clothes and when we're swimming laps in the pool, we submerge our hair in chlorine water. Your hair color, both natural and colored hair, can fade and damage. In addition, chlorinated water sucks the natural oils from your hair and scalp, which dries out your hair. Unfortunately, swimming in the sea isn't much better for your hair either. Seawater contains a high content of minerals and vitamin C. All good, you would think, right? Unfortunately, the minerals and salt particles attach to your hair, leaving you with a dry or even sticky bunch of hair. The salt in seawater dries out the hair (just like your skin). This makes it porous and breaks down faster.
What are the most common effects of summer on hair?
1. Damaged and dry hair – Your hair feels dry and tangles faster.
2. Split ends – Dry hair is usually accompanied by split ends. The drier the hair, the less elasticity there is in the hair. This makes your hair break more easily when brushing or styling.
3. Burnt and Dry Scalp- During those wonderful days where you lie on the beach in your bikini every day, you can also burn your scalp. Many people think that the hair protects the scalp, but nothing could be further from the truth. This often leads to a dry and burnt scalp, which can significantly damage your roots.
4. Discoloration – the sun may provide that wonderful sun-kissed complexion, but unfortunately your hair color has a little more trouble with it. The color, whether natural or dyed, will fade. You also notice that your hair lacks shine and elasticity.
5. Oily scalp – heat can stimulate the production of sebum (skin's own oils). This makes your hair and scalp greasy faster. And we all know what happens when the hair or scalp feels greasy:we're going to wash the hair more often! do you love your hair? Try to wash it no more than 3 times a week. Washing your hair too often actually dries out the hair.
How should you take care of your hair in the summer?
Lices that defy sun, chlorine and beach deserve a pampering. Because:prevention is better than cure! Your hair grows about 1cm per month, so calculate by measuring the length of your hair, how many summers your hair has already been through.
1. A Cellophanes treatment is highly recommended before going out into the sun. This salon treatment is peroxide and ammonia free and gives a healthy color shine to all hair types. Revolutionary color pigments are used that adhere to the hair to maintain bounce, vibrancy and sheer color in the hair. One treatment offers shelf life of up to four weeks – long enough for a holiday! In addition, it maintains the natural moisture balance and provides UV protection.
2. After you have been in the sea or swimming pool, rinse your hair immediately with tap water to remove the salt and chlorine residues from your hair. In addition, always use a shampoo and conditioner that ensure that your hair feels well-groomed and hydrated again. Sebastian Professional Penetraitt is the guardian angel of your hair. The line consists of a strengthening and restorative shampoo, conditioner and mask that penetrates deep into damaged hair, with a protein-injected formula to restore strength, elasticity, shine and condition of your hair within minutes.
3. Before going out into the sun, it is wise to use a product with a UV filter! Also make sure you use products with sufficient moisture protection and nourishing oils.
How can you best take care of your hair after a day at the beach or sunbathing in the park?
To prevent porous and brittle hair from exposure to chlorine and seawater, use NO.BREAKER. This groundbreaking leave-in bonding spray penetrates deep into the hair cuticle and repairs even the most severe hair damage. The result:99% less hair breakage and smooth hair that retains its natural body and resilience.
Finally, it is advisable to invest in a good mask to restore the hair's moisture balance. Pamper your scalp with a nice washing massage and use, for example, Sebastian Penetraitt or the Penetraitt mask. Do you want to give your hair an extra boost? Instead of five minutes, leave your mask on for 10-20 minutes and tie a towel around your head like a turban. This ensures that your mask can pull just a little further into the hair. Also, don't be too frugal with your mask – it won't do anything where there is no product. If you want to optimally distribute the mask over your hair, divide your hair into four sections and then apply your mask. Then comb it through thoroughly to make sure you have distributed it properly.
