Sun, salt and humidity can take a toll on our clients' tried-and-true hair routines, which is why it’s key to have the right products in your beauty arsenal this summer. Lucky for us, UNITE Hair (@unite_hair) ambassador and celebrity hairstylist Graham Nation shared his curated list of moisture must-haves to keep your clients' mane hydrated (and protected) all season long!
Masks/Treatments:
“Hair masks are so important because they will protect your hair from the dry summer months and can also restore damaged and over processed hair,” says Nation. Depending on your client's hair type and concerns, UNITE offers three ultra-reparative, color-safe and sulfate-free treatments which will give your mane the mega dose of moisture its craves.
- “For damaged hair, I recommend the RE:UNITE Treatment. It’s going to repair and reinforce the cuticle while preventing cell damage and restoring hair’s elasticity,” Nation says.
- “UNITE’s 7SECONDS Masque is ideal for all hair types, but especially those with over-processed strands,” says Graham. The hydrating formula is packed with proteins and Shea Butter that offer intense moisture and shine while rebuilding and strengthening your strands.
- Blondes may have more fun, but summer can be extra harsh on light-colored hair. BLONDA Fix was created specifically for blondes to keep their color on point while repairing weak cuticles. “In one use, BLONDA Fix fortifies, repairs, tones, strengthens and smooths hair,” says Nation.
Styling:
If there’s one product you need this summer, it’s the cult-favorite 7SECONDS Detangler. “It’s going to detangle and add moisture while protecting strands from heat and UVs. This is a must-have and a favorite of mine,” says Nation. The detangler, leave-in conditioner hybrid moisturizes, protects, adds shine, strengthens and repairs all in just a few sprays.
Curl-friends, get ready to meet your moisture match! Texture, curls and waves can go a little haywire in the hot summer months, which is why you need a product that is going to lock in hydration, but kick humidity to the curb.
- BOING Moisture Curl Cream’s formula includes key ingredients such as Coconut and Argan Oil to quench and control thirsty curls by delivering intense moisture from roots to ends helping curls stay hydrated, healthy and frizz free. “This curl cream provides maximum hydration and shine to all curl types. Apply a quarter-size amount of product onto damp hair and scrunch through or use a comb to evenly distribute. I like to let the hair completely dry before running your hands through it to avoid stretching out your curls,” says Nation.
Summer is all about less is more. We love a multitasking product, especially if it’s going to handle all of our summer hair woes, and SMOOTH&SHINE Styling Cream does just that. The nutrient-rich smoothing cream infused with argan oil, coconut, pearl and organic white honey, tames frizz, protects from heat and UVs, moisturizes and conditions strands while adding weightless shine. Plus it can be used on wet or dry hair.
“On damp hair, this acts as an anti-humectant and heat protector. On dry hair, it will add shine and smooth out the ends. It’s great for summer because it’s infused with argan oil to condition and soften hair while adding weightless shine,” says Nation.