The sun is making an appearance, temperatures are slowly rising, which can only mean one thing - summer is almost here. However, while the season comes with holidays, lazy days in the park and barbecues, the changing weather can also wreak havoc on your locks.
We've rounded up the haircare essentials you'll want in your beauty kit to keep your tresses nourished and glossier than ever this summer...
Bumble and Bumble surf infusion spray
Thanks to this beauty hero, you don't need to be by the sea to achieve tousled, beachy waves. Instead, spritz this mix of tropical oils and texturizing sea salts into your locks on damp or dry hair, and style for soft, textured waves with sheen.
£22, available at bumbleandbumble.co.uk
ego Therapy
Forget using heat to style your tresses and risk causing further damage – this iron is completely stone cold. Instead, it uses ultrasound pulsing and infrared light to style your locks while also delivering hydration, protein and nutrition. Ideal if you're trying to give your locks a break but still want a flawless finish.
£109, available at egoprofessional.com
L'Occitane Body & Strength 1-Minute Intensive Care
The summer heat can take its toll on fine and fragile hair, but luckily this treatment is on hand to help you detangle, fortify and limit the fall of your damaged locks. Your tresses are left feeling fuller and stronger – and as a bonus, bouncing with heaps of volume.
£18, available at uk.loccitane.com
Bleach London Live Forever Shampoo
If you've dyed your hair, the summer can cause a nuisance with the sun causing your new colour to fade. Give your locks a colour-preserving boost to keep it looking vibrant with this gentle shampoo which also includes UV filters and Sunflower Seed Extracts to keep your locks as nourished as ever.
£6, available at bleachlondon.co.uk
L'Oréal Elvive Extraordinary Clay Dry Shampoo
We'll be keeping this dry shampoo close by during festival season. Not only does it uses three purifying clays to absorb excess oil from the roots and leave you with instantly clean hair, but it's also great for adding volume if you need a quick boost before a night out.
£3.99, available at superdrug.com
ghd V Marine Allure Styler
Create glamorous holiday hair whether you're jet-setting or at home with this gorgeous blue styler with a pearlescent finish. Part of ghd's limited edition Azores collection, inspired by the tropical Azores Islands, this beauty must-have has all the styling power you need to create beachy waves, long-lasting curls or even a poker straight 'do – and it comes with a matching heat-resistant bag.
£130, available at ghdhair.com
Nicky Clarke Intensive Moisture Mask
No matter what your hair type, this luxurious mask will work to restore your tresses to their natural, shiny state. With a mix of carefully selected proteins and oils, it leaves your hair smooth deeply nourished – and we love its vanilla and sandalwood fragrance.
£22, available at nickyclarke.com
Mark Hill MiracOILicious Moroccan Argan Oil
Sunny weather and rising temperatures can dry out your locks, but this beauty hero uses a lightweight blend of 14 essential oils and plant extracts to nourish, rehydrate and rejuvenate your locks. It's also ideal if you're travelling – it can be used as a conditioning, styling and finishing tool, not to mention it's budget-friendly.
£9.99, available at boots.com
Pantene Perfect Hydration Spray
Just like your skin, you need to keep your hair protected from the sun's harmful rays. Not only does a spritz of this leave-in treatment help deeply hydrate your locks, but it also uses advanced UV protection to shield them from the sun.
£3.48, available at superdrug.com
Charles Worthington Moisture Seal Overnight Ultimate Hair Healer
If you're short on time but need to give your hair some much needed pampering, then this overnight mask is for you. Ideal for locks suffering from dryness, frizz or damage, this healing mask has become one of go-to beauty heroes for repairing your locks and leaving them nourished and silky.
£10.99, available at boots.com
