Ah, summer – the season of sunshine, pool parties, and outdoor adventures. But while your guests are soaking up the sun, their hair extensions might be silently pleading for some TLC. Fear not, because we’ve got your back with some essential summer care tips to share with your clients that will keep their investment looking lush and healthy all season long.
Sunscreen Sensibility
As temperatures rise, it’s crucial to prioritize sun safety. But did you know that the sunscreen your guest chooses can impact the appearance of their hair extensions? Ingredients like Oxybenzone, Avobenzone, and Octocrylene, commonly found in sunscreens, can cause discoloration in extensions.
Unintentional orange, not cute.
Suggest your guest opt for sunscreens with physical blockers like zinc oxide which blocks UVA + UVB rays or isoamyl p-methoxycinnamate, a naturally occuring uv-filter instead.
Other eco-friendly, green + cruelty free options:
Alba Botanica Sheer Mineral Sunscreen Lotion
Suntegrity Mineral Body Sunscreen – Broad Spectrum SPF 30
Green People Scent Free Sun Lotion SPF30
Super Goop Unseen Sunscreen
RINSE, RINSE, RINSE
When your guest spends time in the pool, ocean or on a boat be sure to remind them to rinse their extensions immediately following any contact with chlorine or salt water. Better yet, encourage them to avoid submerging their locks if possible. Opt for braids, a hat or a pony to keep hair back and out of the face and safe from sunscreens and harsh environmental factors.
Lock in Moisture + Encourage After-Sun Care
Summer heat and activities can leave hair extensions parched and prone to damage. Enter: Oway’s premier after-sun care line, Sunway.
These sun saviors provide an extra layer of moisture to parched extensions while removing salt, chemical buildup and chlorine. Guest’s hair will feel smooth and hydrated after using Sunway After-Sun Hair & Body Bath followed up with the matching signature Mask – one of our go-to’s all summer long.
Your guests can incorporate the whole line into their routine and will LOVE the refreshing citrus scent that will have everyone poolside asking what they’re wearing. Don’t EVEN get us started on how lux the After-Sun Body Balm is.
Equip your clients with expert tips for summer hair care! With your guidance, their extensions will stay stunning all season long. Share these tips during their next appointment.
