THOSE heading on sun-soaked holidays might be looking forward to time away in the sun, but battling to maintain frizz-free hair can be a real struggle.
Between UV rays, salty seas, and chlorinated pools, beauty fans are turning to one haircare product from Philip Kingsley for an effective solution.
Save 20% when you shop Swimcap Hair Mask and subscribe, £20
Many factors can contribute to hair dryness and frizz, but the Philip Kingsley Swimcap Water Resistant Hair Mask serves as a nifty sun hair protector.
The rich, hydrating formula contains a UV absorber and conditioning agents to lock in moisture while defending against the dulling and discolouring effects of summer sun and pool chemicals.
Just like our skin, our hair suffers from prolonged sun exposure.
The UV rays act like bleach, oxidising the hair’s pigment cells, leaving strands lighter and feeling more damaged.
The Swimcap treatment mask, which costs £25 for a 100ml tube or £20 when you subscribe and save 20% off, can combat these hair concerns.
Save 20% when you shop Swimcap Hair Mask and subscribe, £20
Originally created for the first US Olympic synchronised swimming team, the Swimcap Hair Mask has now become a cult summer essential for swimmers and sun-seekers.
The water-resistant mask was designed to be applied before entering the water or soaking up the sun.
It then acts as a protective barrier and shields your hair against moisture loss, chlorine, salt water, and UV damage.
Ideal for blonde, highlighted, or colour-treated hair, it helps prevent the dreaded green tinge from pool chemicals.
Once rinsed and shampooed out, hair is left feeling soft, smooth, and nourished.
In an independent user trial, the hardworking results spoke for themselves when 92% of users said their hair felt protected after the first use, and 9 in 10 participants said their hair felt hydrated.
Online, Philip Kingsley shoppers have raved about the positive results of the water-resistant mask.
One buyer wrote: “This is a must-have for your holidays.
“It protects your hair, in my case, colour treated, from the sun and chlorine pool water.
“It smells good too. You can use it when you’re swimming at home too!”
Another fan raved: “I am an avid swimmer, Swim Cap is a game changer!
“This is the best product I have found that protects my highlighted, post-menopausal curly hair!”
A third review shared: “I swim three times a week, and before using Swimcap, my hair was suffering. It was dry, coarse, and difficult to style.
“Swimcap has made such a difference to my hair – it’s the first thing I put in my swim bag!”
For those travelling light, Philip Kingsley’s Hair Repair Travel Collection is another must-have, featuring four summer staples designed to detangle, defrizz, and condition on the go.
Hair re-growth FAQs
Anabel Kingsley, Consultant Trichologist and Brand President at Philip Kingsley spoke exclusively to Fabulous.
How long does it take for hair to grow back?
Hair grows, on average, half an inch a month. You cannot speed this up.
Do rosemary oil and scalp massages work?
Oils do not promote hair growth. In terms of rosemary oil, the current trend stems from one small study carried out on 50 men in 2015. No women were involved, and the study compared the effects of 2 per cent minoxidil to Rosemary oil. 2 per cent minoxidil doesn’t do much for
male pattern hair loss anyway, so the results were not very impressive. Oils do serve a purpose in conditioning hair treatments though. They help add shine and smooth the hair cuticle to lock-in moisture and improve combability. Scalp massages alone won’t cure hair loss, but it can help relax you, aid in lymphatic drainage, exfoliate and help topicals penetrate.
Are there any products or foods/vitamins you recommend someone using or eating to help with hair regrowth?
To support healthy hair regrowth, if you are experiencing hair thinning we’d recommend our Density Preserving Scalp Drops clinically proven to help slow hair loss with continued daily use within three months.
Telogen effluvium (hair shedding) due to nutritional deficiencies can often be simply treated with changes to your diet, and nutritional supplements such as our specially formulated Density Healthy Hair Complex and Density Amino Acid Booster.
Iron and Ferritin (stored iron) in red meat, dried apricots and dark, leafy greens. Vitamin B12 in animal products and fortified plant-based foods. Protein from oily fish, lean meat, cottage cheese, tofu, nuts, chickpeas, and beans.
However, there may be an underlying cause for their hair loss and rather than this being masked by using an off-the-shelf product, they should be encouraged to seek the advice of a specialist such as a Trichologist.
