Sascha Breuer: “In spring it is fun again to spend time outdoors. But you should not underestimate the power of
this early sun. The increased UV rays not only penetrate the skin; they can also damage the hair. Especially colored or chemically
treated hair is very sensitive, but also natural hair can suffer from strong solar exposure and can quickly become stressed, dry
and lose its shine. The right protection is therefore very important. You should not only protect your skin with a good sunscreen
but also apply some UV protection on your hair. The easiest way is to use specific styling products, e.g. the Hydro Style line
from wellaflex. These work until the hair is washed again and protect the hair from UV rays and loss of moisture and at the same
time they provide reliable and flexible hold to your styling. It is important to apply the products evenly from the roots to the
tips to make sure that the hair is really protected all around. Make sure to have a distance of at least 20cm when misting on
hairspray, to distribute it evenly. This way the hair is well prepared for a day outdoors.”
Franziska van Almsick: “When it gets really hot in summer I mostly stay in the shade to not catch too much sun.
But I still always use a sunscreen and UV protection for my hair. Even in the shade you are not a hundred percent protected from
UV rays. Another thing that is never missing in my beach bag is a small spray bottle with water that I can mist over my face for
quick refreshment. For my hair I always carry the Hydro Style blow drying spray by wellaflex. It makes it easy to freshen up my
style and it also helps to protect my hair from UV rays.”
The Right Styling Tools
Sascha Breuer: “In summer many women stop blow drying their hair and prefer to air dry it. That is, of course,
practical, but moist hair is especially sensitive and is getting stressed through friction and other effects. To prepare the hair
for a summer day without accidentally damaging it, I suggest to protect it with special products and to use a high quality blow dryer
to dry it with mild heat. A good blow dryer should have a strong airflow, a cold button and adjustable temperature. A diffuser
attachment makes the process even gentler. Before anything else, make sure to work some mousse or blow drying lotion into the
towel dry hair, to protect it from the dryer’s heat and the loss of moisture. The new Hydro Style blow drying spray from wella is ideal
for this: it applies as easy as pie and helps to provide the hair with moisture. In addition it also protects from environmental
influences until you wash your hair again. Besides the right blow dryer you should pay attention to having the best combs and
brushes and work through moist hair very carefully. The best tools are a wooden comb or a brush with natural bristles, because
they preserve the structure of the hair.”
Salt and Chlorine in the Water
Franziska van Almsick: Jumping into cold water is still the best refreshment on a hot day. As an athlete I was in
the water every day. That’s how I know how strongly the salts and chlorine can dry out the hair. My SOS tip: I always carry a bottle
of fresh water with me to the pool or the beach. I use this to rinse my hair as a first measure and then I distribute a little Hydro
Style blow drying spray evenly through my hair. This gives great moisture and protects from UV rays. In the evening I use a shampoo
for sun stressed hair to remove all residue from the salt or chlorine and finish up with a moisturizing conditioner. This way my
hair is fit for the next day.”
