Oh, the sweet scenes of summer – sunny days, sun-kissed skin, and of course, salty hair. When the season rolls to a close at the end of February here in Australia, we collectively mourn its loss… but our hair sure doesn’t.
While we love nothing more than rotating between the beach, the pool, and the sun (using adequate sun protection, of course), this little dance can take its toll on our strands. Salt water, chlorine, UV exposure, and an uptick in heat styling during this season can be ultra-damaging on the hair – unless, of course, you’ve built a strong arsenal of products to protect it.
Our new Rehab All-In-One Leave-In Hair Treatment Spray is the perfect post-summer pick-me-up to return tired, salty hair to its former glory. It’s also a year-round staple in any beauty routine, especially if you spend a lot of time outside or regularly use heated tools.
Why your hair needs a post-summer rehab
Summer can take a massive toll on our hair, even if we’re seemingly doing all the right things. Sun, surf, salt, and chlorine have more ill effects on the hair than you might think – let’s explore a few.
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Broken bonds: The elements can absolutely frazzle your strands if you don’t take care of them, leading to broken bonds. These bonds form the structure of our hair, keeping it shiny, smooth, and healthy. There are lots of factors that can break apart the bonds of our hair, including exposure to UV rays from the sun, manual breakage from over-brushing, and heat damage (both from being in warmer temperatures and using heated tools).
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Brittleness: Once the bonds of your hair start to break, you’ll notice a whole host of side effects that impact the way your locks look and feel. Brittleness is one such symptom, and it’s particularly prominent during summer, when salt and heat dry the hair follicle right out. If you’ve got bleached hair, brittleness may be even more apparent, as the hair is already damaged from the colour treatment.
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Dehydration: You’d think the summer humidity would keep our strands feeling plump and hydrated, but in fact, it’s the complete opposite during the hotter months. UV rays strip away the hair’s natural pigment and break apart its bonds, leading to sun bleaching and that dry, straw-like feeling.
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Discolouration: If you’re blonde or have highlights, regular pool days could threaten to mess with your colour. While many people think that it’s chlorine that turns yellow tones green, it’s actually copper, another mineral found in some swimming pools. To avoid damaging your carefully curated colour, use a high-quality purple shampoo after every dip in the pool.
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Build-up: Sand and sea salt can accumulate on the scalp very quickly, especially if you’re spending day after day at the beach. Scalp build-up is never good for the hair, and if left for too long, can clog the hair follicles, leading to slower or less optimal hair growth. Instead of letting it accumulate, slough away build-up with a purifying wash like the skelp! Head First Pre-Cleanser.
The benefits of using our new UV hair treatment
The new skelp! Rehab All-In-One Leave-In Hair Treatment Spray is the answer to your summer SOS. Not only will it protect your locks against the elements, but it’s also designed to deliver an array of benefits for healthier, happier hair.
Here’s what to expect from your hair rehab with skelp!’s all new multi-benefit hair product:
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Protection against UV rays: We use a vegetable protein (hydrolysed adansonia digitata seed protein) to create a shield against environmental stressors like UV rays and heat. This makes the Rehab Hair Treatment Spray the perfect beach bag essential for damaged hair. Simply apply on damp hair after you’ve taken your ocean dip, then bask in the sunshine stress-free. Other ingredients including jojoba esters and hydrolysed quinoa also help form a protective barrier against the elements.
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More resilient hair: Hot hero ingredient panthenol (provitamin B5) provides humectant properties, sealing hydration into the hair follicle and improving its resilience against mechanical stress – AKA knots, tangles, and the inevitable overbrushing that comes from a day well-spent at the beach or by the pool.
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Softer strands: There’s nothing worse than crusty hair after spending too much time in the surf or sun. Thankfully, the Rehab Hair Treatment Spray is the best dry hair treatment for softer, smoother locks in summer and beyond. Sodium hyaluronate locks in moisture for both the hair and scalp, leading to a healthier, more hydrated hair follicle.
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Longer-lasting colour: We’ve designed the Rehab Hair Treatment Spray to protect the hair against damage caused by chlorine, which can wreak extra-special havoc on our colour. Hydrolysed quinoa forms a gentle film around the hair, providing a physical barrier between your strands and chlorine for better colour retention over time.
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Easier detangling: Detangling your hair when it’s full of salt and sand isn’t exactly an easy task – but the Rehab Hair Treatment Spray is here to totally change the game. By adding moisture and a protective layer to the hair (thanks to ingredients like jojoba esters and hydrolysed quinoa) you’ll improve the manageability of your strands post-beach day. Spray this hair hydration treatment onto damp hair for better manageability, then detangle using a comb, wet brush, or your fingers.
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Protection against heat styling: The Rehab Hair Treatment Spray is more than just a summer savior – it’s a must-have in any haircare routine no matter the season. If you use heat styling tools, as most of us do, you need a good heat protection for hair to ensure your locks don’t sustain any damage from heat exposure. The Rehab Hair Treatment Spray delivers just that, fortified by protective ingredients that build a bulletproof barrier around the hair to minimise damage from heat in all its forms.
How to use the skelp! Rehab All-In-One Leave-In Hair Treatment Spray
Ready to check your hair into post-summer rehab? Here’s how to add the skelp! Rehab All-In-One Leave-In Hair Treatment Spray into your regular, year-round haircare routine.
After washing
Because this product is a leave-in treatment, it’s best used after you’ve shampooed and conditioned your hair.
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Shampoo and condition your hair as normal.
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Gently towel off any excess moisture from the hair.
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Apply the skelp! Rehab All-In-One Leave-In Hair Treatment Spray to damp hair, concentrating the spray from root to tip.
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No need to rinse – simply leave in, style to your heart’s content, and reap the rewards.
After chlorine or salt water exposure
The skelp! Rehab All-In-One Leave-In Hair Treatment Spray is also a beach bag essential for long days spent relaxing by the sea. Here’s how to use it after salt water or chlorine exposure.
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Gently towel off any excess moisture from the hair after leaving the water.
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Apply the skelp! Rehab All-In-One Leave-In Hair Treatment Spray to damp hair, concentrating the spray from root to tip.
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Leave in until you’re able to wash your hair.
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After shampooing and conditioning, reapply the skelp! Rehab All-In-One Leave-In Hair Treatment Spray for continued protection and better hydration.
Other top tips for protecting your hair during summer
As well as stacking your product line-up with the skelp! Rehab All-In-One Leave-In Hair Treatment Spray, there are other things you can do to keep your hair healthy in summer (so you don’t have to skip a beach day).
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Use a protective shampoo and conditioner: Having a quality shampoo and conditioner in your haircare routine can completely transform the health of your strands. The skelp! Clean Sweep Shampoo and Protector Conditioner are perfect for summer days, as they work in tandem to cleanse the hair, restore the scalp microbiome, and protect the hair against environmental stressors. When paired with a UV hair treatment like the new Rehab Hair Treatment Spray, you’ll cover all your bases against potential damage.
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Scrub your scalp: To alleviate build-up caused by salt, sea water, and products, aim to scrub your scalp gently any time it gets wet. The skelp! All-Rounder Scalp Brush has silicone bristles that stimulate blood flow to the scalp and deliver a dreamy head massage every time.
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Tie up your hair: The hair knots up much faster when it’s being whipped around by wind at the beach or by the pool, so to keep it sleek and smooth, pop it up in a ponytail or bun. Our new Lush Loop XL Silky Smooth Satin Scrunchie is the perfect partner for doing just this, as it’s super gentle on the hair, reducing breakage and friction. Just be sure to take it out before you go for a swim!
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Towel-dry when you can: When you’re constantly dipping in and out of the pool or ocean, it’s easy to resort to blow drying your hair every single day – but this overexposure to heat isn’t great for your strands! Instead, aim to towel dry your hair at least 50% of the time, and always use a heat protectant when you do pick up the hairdryer. The skelp! Microfibre Hair Towel is another go-to accessory for any haircare routine, as it reduces friction and frizz, and gently dries the hair without inflicting damage.
Whether you need a post vacation pick-me-up for your strands, or are looking for a year-round hair savior to support heat styling and sun exposure, the skelp! Rehab All-In-One Leave-In Hair Treatment Spray is here to help. Shop this product and the entire skelp! range now, and give your hair and scalp the attention they deserve.
