Jessica Harris | September 2024
Days spent basking in the sun, dipping in and out of the sea and pool is a summer well spent but your hair and skin may not thank you for it. As Autumn looms and Mojito's at dusk become a distant memory, it's time to repair the damage and rehab your skin and hair for the upcoming season.
Split ends, dry skin and pigmentation are just some of the common complaints when long summer days come to an end. Before the colder climates kick in, reset your skin and hair with a few key products from Westfield London and keep your summer glow going all year long.
HAIR
Step 1: Rehab the scalp
It's a common misconception that we have to focus on the lengths and ends of our hair for healthy tresses but the secret lies at the root (pun intended) of the problem – the scalp. Just like our skincare routine, the skin on our head also needs our attention to retain healthy hair growth and regulate oil. Scalp issues such as dryness, sensitivity or oiliness are also linked to thinning hair, hair breakage, reduced shine, and rough hair texture so introducing some key products can give your hair a fighting start.
Sage & Cedar Scalp Treatment, £29 Aesop
Aveda Scalp Solutions Stimulating Scalp Massager, £27.99 John Lewis & Partners
OUAIScalp Serum, £48 John Lewis & Partners
Step 2: Hydrate
Sun, sea and chlorine can strip your hair of all of its nutrients leaving it drier than the Sahara. This can then make it brittle and more prone to breakage, giving it that straw-like appearance. It can also look dull, frizzy and lacklustre. Getting a good haircut (try Supercuts or Toni & Guy at Westfield London) and adding some key hydration products to your routine can rehab your hair in no time.
Step 3: Treat
Experts advise giving your hair a heavy dose of moisture once or twice a week with a treatment that can sink into the hair follicle and nourish from within. This can not only smooth the hair shaft, it can seal split ends and add shine to your hair making it more manageable and look healthier. Whether it's a leave-in conditioner, mask or oil, it can buy you some more time between haircuts and give your hair a silky smooth finish.
Philip Kingsley Elasticizer, £38 Marks & Spencer
Kérastase Nutritive Masquintense Riche Deep Nutrition Rich Mask, £38.50 Sephora
Olaplex No. 3 Hair Perfector, £28 SpaceNK