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Heatproof your HAIR

With searches for “sun protection for hair” up by an impressive 90%* year-on-year, it seems we’re more concerned than ever with the havoc a heatwave can have on our locks. Similarly to skin, overexposure to sun can cause extreme dryness in your hair, leading to a sometimes dramatic change in its texture and appearance. Make sure your tresses enjoy the summer just as much as you do with these easy-to-follow tips and tricks – notepads at the ready…

1 AVOID CHLORINE

There’s nothing better than a dip in the pool after a sleepy afternoon spent on a sunlounger, but according to Anabel Kingsley, trichologist at Philip Kingsley, it’s the combination of sun and chlorine that’s leaving your hair dull and brittle. “Repeatedly dunking your head in a chlorinated pool and

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