Protect your hair this summer with Centred, O&M and INNOluxe’s top summer haircare picks.
Centred’s Summer Essentials
We wouldn’t dream of going in the sun without protection and we know to moisturise afterwards, but often forget to apply the same principles to our scalp and hair. Kieran Tudor, co-founder of Centred (stocked in Selfridges and salons nationwide) and award-winning hairdresser who’s worked with the likes of Victoria Beckham, says, “Protecting your scalp in the sun is just as essential as the rest of your skin, for the most part our scalps are protected by our hair, but when the scalp is exposed, you need to pay more attention. Exposed scalp can be due to partings and thinning patches, and I’d always recommend trying to keep them covered in peak sunlight hours with a hat.
“My top tip is at the very least to apply a mist of Unwind Detangling Primer to hair and scalp before sun exposure. The vitamin enriched spritz with Vitamin E, Panthenol and Glycerine aids in moisture retention whilst adding a protective barrier against heat, sun damage and pollutants. Applying Unwind to damp hair before styling aids in detangling and protecting strands to help reduce breakage. By helping to seal the cuticle layer post-wash, Unwind also helps to prolong colour treated hair, retaining vibrancy and shine. You can keep Unwind with you on hot days at the beach or around the pool and reapply to your hair and scalp regularly.
“For after sun scalp care, apply En-Root Scalp oil after a day in the sun and allow the luxurious oils to deeply nourish and moisturise your scalp, addressing any dryness or irritation. Follow with Daily Calma shampoo infused with Aloe Vera and Chamomile to help reduce inflammation and soothe and calm the scalp.”
Unwind Detangling Primer (£18)
Think of this like your SPF skin primer but for your hair. A versatile, lightweight vitamin enriched spritz for all hair types to help hydrate and protect hair pre-styling. Packed with zero-weight conditioning agents such as Glycerine, Panthenol and Vitamin E for enhancing natural shine, whilst shielding stands from heat styling and environmental stressors like UV rays and pollution.
En-Root Scalp Oil (£36)
A multi-award-winning elixir for optimal hair growth and scalp health, this 3-in-1 marvel with oil-to-milk technology stimulates, exfoliates, and nourishes. Infused with Rosemary leaf extract and Salicylic Acid, it calms the scalp, clears away dead skin, and paves the way for healthy hair. Ideal for fine or thinning hair, or scalp woes like dryness or dandruff.
O&M’s Summer Essentials
O&M encapsulates ethical luxury – a beautifully packaged range that looks gorgeous in the bathroom while protecting the planet. Many of the products include heat protection up to 260 degrees and UVB filter. As well as salon professional colour, the range features everything from shampoos, conditioners and treatments to styling products and a set of gorgeous minis, including dry shampoo, thickening spritz, anti-frizz serum and surf spray.
The products are made in O&M’s own solar powered factory, and use PCR/Ocean Waste Plastic, aluminium and FSC packaging, partner with recycling program Sustainable Salons ANZ, and are PETA cruelty free certified.
Know Knott (£24.50)
Get tangle free with this nourishing leave-in treatment featuring the O&M Signature Oil Blend of Organic Coconut Oil and Macadamia Oil. Native Australian Desert Extracts hydrate the hair leaving it glossy and knot free. With heat protection up to 260 degrees and UVB protection. Also available in 50ml travel size.
Style Guru (£24.50)
Use this style master to achieve a myriad of looks. A little for texture, or some more with a blow-dry for greater volume, control and shine. Formulated with Shea Butter for hydration and the O&M Signature Oil Blend of Organic Coconut Oil and Macadamia Oil to smooth and soften the hair texture. With heat protection up to 260 degrees and UVB protection.
Frizzy Logic Shine Spray (£39.50)
For high shine and controlled finish, this new finishing spray with cold-pressed Certified Organic Argan Oil and Native Australian Macadamia Oil can be layered over any O&M product to help fight the frizz. Contains a UVB filter and is also available in 50ml and 10ml sizes.
After-Sun Exposure
If after spending time in the sun the hair is feeling parched and the scalp a little tender, these are the products to reach for…
O&M Detox Conditioner (£27.50)
Detox Conditioner is an innovative new product complementing the existing Detox Shampoo, which acts like a make-up remover for hair, leaving it squeaky clean after build-up from styling products, swimming in chlorine and the natural build-up of oils which can make hair look dull on top. Peppermint Oil stimulates the scalp whilst Jojoba Esters help to retain colour and prevent fading, and antioxidant-packed Grapefruit extract moisturises and protects.
A softening lightweight conditioner with peppermint oil and ginger root to help soothe and refresh the scalp, this gentle formula provides hydration and softness without weighing the hair down and is perfect to use on your roots. People often worry about conditioning roots, but this part of the hair needs moisture just as much when it grows through as when it becomes mid-lengths and ends, and the scalp also benefits from being moisturised - it is skin after all! Not conditioning the roots can leave hair more vulnerable to becoming parched and damaged in the long term and is essential after sun exposure.
INNOluxe Calm Down shampoo (£24), conditioner (£23) and tonic (£22)
Many scalp care ranges are developed to treat the scalp, but aren’t formulated to care for the hair strands, leaving it feeling dry. INNOluxe Calm Down does both, with a vegan and cruelty free formula that’s gentle but powerful.
This unique formula with anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and anti-fungal properties go beyond cleansing, leaving scalps clean, flake free, calmer and stronger than ever. Calm Down not only soothes and provides long lasting relief but also tirelessly nurtures each hair strand, infusing it with intense hydration for hair that’s not just silky and shiny, but brimming with health and strength. Calm Down Tonic delivers instant relief to scalps after sun exposure, cooling and soothing the skin.
All products are available to buy at wearecentred.com, originalmineral.co.uk and innoluxe.com.