Holiday Hair

We're coming up to holiday season; sun, sand, chlorine and sea.. All the elements that result in dry, colour faded hair, follow our holiday hair guide to keep your locks healthy in the sun.

A couple of weeks prior to jetting off to sunnier climates, book yourself a hair appointment. A trim before you go will keep split at bay and ensure they won't worsen or dry out more whilst you're away.

A month before, start getting into the routine of applying regular treatments to your hair - locking in moisture and preventing colour fade.

Whilst your on holiday you will probably be washing your hair even more frequently, so be extra kind to your hair by taking our top 5 holiday hair essentials with you.

In the salon we have 5 holiday hair essentials we swear by. Add these to your list of items to pack and your hair will be looked after and protected.

HAT - Keep your hair and scalp protected from the extra strong sun and avoid the risk of sunburn to the scalp - ouch!

WELLA SUN SHAMPOO - This brilliant shampoo not only removes chlorine and salt from the hair, but replenishes any moisture lost.

                     

     

MOROCCAN OIL MASK - This amazing mask is a life saver. It repairs, adds shine and moisture, improves the elasticity of the hair and leaves hair more nourished and manageable.

                    

  

POTION 9 LITE - A weightless leave in treatment made up of 9 natural oils giving individual benefits to the hair. Not only does it treat the hair, it also contains SPF 15 to protect as well. 

                                            

     

TANGLE TEEZER - This clever detangler will get through even the knottiest of hair. It's light and even comes in a compact size, perfect for your hand luggage. 

        

    

Once your holiday is over, carry on the routine of treatments, book in for a top up colour (sun can fade the colour out of your hair) and a trim to maintain good condition. 

Remember your hair 'burns' in the sun just as much as your skin.

The Truth About Sun Beds

So why Tan ?? 

Its supposed to be bad right ? 

Well according to several scientific studies there are strong indications that a sun bed session has more benefits for you and your body than just giving your skins healthy colour. Since many of these benefits of ultraviolet light are underexposed, we have listed them to inform you about the positive effects you will gain from responsible tanning.

So read on to find out more.....

                                   

        

      

1. RECIEVE VITAMIN D!

Responsible tanning increases your natural level of vitamin D, which is produced by the body when your skin is exposed to ultraviolet light. Vitamin D is proven to offer protection against Inflammatory Bowel Disorders (IBD) and according to the scientists reduces the risk of developing Diabetes and Multiple Sclerosis (MS)

2. IMPROVE BONE STRUCTURE!

Vitamin D, which is being produced during a tanning session, helps the body to absorb calcium. Calcium strengthens your teeth and bones and helps to reduce your risk of osteoporosis and needless fractures. 

3. REDUCES HEART DISEASES!

There are strong indications that responsible tanning increases the total metabolism, which causes blood pressure and the level of cholesterol to decrease. This also indicates that the heart will be able to pump more blood, which will lower the risk of recieving a stroke.

4. FEEL GOOD!

Responsible tanning can be used as anti-depressive therapy since it increases the feeling of well-being. It boosts serotonin levels, the bodies happy hormone. The warmth also relaxes the body and mind and therefore is an excellent tool against stress and exhaustion.

5. HELP LOSE WEIGHT!

Higher levels of serotonin in your body not nay make you feel happy, but it also suppresses the appetite, so you will eat less in warmer weather and after a sun session.

6. REDUCE RISKS OF CANCERS!

Although over exposure to the sun increases your risk of skin cancer, Vitamin D provided by sunlight can actually help to significantly reduce your risk of other types of cancer, like breast or colon cancer.

7.PREPARE FOR SUMMER!

A tanned skin is the body's own protection mechanism to limit the risk of over exposure of the sun during the summer and for open-air sports.

8. RELIEVE PAIN!

Responsible tanning makes muscles more flexible and eases stiffness, it works as a pain reliever in case of rheumatism and muscular pain.

9. BOOST YOUR IMMUNE SYSTEM!

Responsible tanning stimulates the production of white blood cells that fight bacteria and viruses, which causes the immune system to improve significantly.

10. CURE SKIN DISORDERS!

Responsible tanning is used for treatment of skin disorders, such as psoriasis, certain allergy types and acne.

For more information about sunbeds and their benefits give us a call on 01733 553600

We have both stand up and lay down beds available at Melanie Richard's Hair Boutique. So if you wanna give it a go come on in and check them out for yourself.