Holiday Hair Checklist
Get your hair holiday-ready with expert advice from Gavin Ashley Hair Salon, Bury St Edmunds
Whether you're jetting off to a tropical beach, exploring a new city or enjoying a staycation closer to home, summer can be tough on your hair. Sun, sea, chlorine and heat can all leave your hair feeling dry, dull and difficult to manage if you don't give it a little extra care.
At Gavin Ashley Hair Salon in Bury St Edmunds, we've been helping clients achieve healthy, beautiful hair since 1978. Our experienced stylists and colourists know that great holiday hair starts long before you pack your suitcase, and a little preparation can make all the difference.
Here's our holiday hair checklist to keep your hair looking its best all summer long.
Book your appointment today by calling 01284 754066 or book online.
Book In For A Trim Before You Travel
One of the simplest ways to prepare your hair for holiday is to book a haircut before you go. Removing dry or split ends helps prevent further breakage caused by sun exposure, swimming and frequent styling, leaving your hair looking healthier throughout your trip.
Top tip: Book your appointment one to two weeks before you travel for the freshest finish.
Refresh Your Colour
Planning to top up your blonde, refresh your balayage or cover your roots before you head away? Summer is the perfect time to give your colour a boost, but it's important to allow enough time before your holiday so your colour has settled before spending long days in the sun or pool.
Our experienced colourists will recommend the best service for your hair while advising you on how to keep your colour vibrant throughout your holiday.
Top Tip: Help your colour last longer by wearing a hat in strong sunshine and using hair products with UV filters. These simple steps can minimise fading and keep your hair looking vibrant throughout your holiday.
Protect Your Hair From The Sun
UV rays don't just affect your skin—they can also dry out your hair and cause colour to fade more quickly. Wearing a hat, staying in the shade during the hottest part of the day and using products with UV protection can all help keep your hair healthier throughout your holiday.
Travelling with salon-quality products can help maintain moisture, reduce frizz and protect colour while you're away.
Top Tip: Pop a wide-brimmed hat in your suitcase. It's one of the easiest ways to protect both your hair and scalp from UV damage while helping to preserve your hair colour.
Rinse After Swimming
Salt water and chlorine can leave hair feeling dry and brittle, especially if it's colour-treated. Whenever possible, rinse your hair with fresh water after swimming to remove salt and chlorine before they have chance to dry into the hair. Following up with conditioner helps restore lost moisture and keeps hair feeling soft.
Top Tip: If there's a beach shower or poolside rinse station, use it straight after swimming. A quick rinse with fresh water helps wash away salt and chlorine before they can dry out your hair.
Treat Your Hair When You Get Home
Even with the best care, holidays can leave your hair feeling dry, dehydrated and lacking its usual shine.
Booking a professional conditioning treatment or gloss after your holiday is the perfect way to restore moisture, revive dull hair and repair the effects of sun, sea and chlorine.
At Gavin Ashley Hair Salon, we offer customised Kérastase treatments, carefully tailored to your hair's individual needs. Whether your hair needs hydration, strength, nourishment or colour care, our experienced stylists will recommend the right treatment to leave it looking and feeling its healthiest.
Top Tip: Don't wait too long after your holiday to book your appointment. Treating your hair within a week or two of returning home helps restore moisture before dryness and damage have a chance to worsen.
Book Your Pre-Holiday Hair Appointment
Whether you're planning a colour refresh, a precision cut or simply want advice on keeping your hair healthy while you're away, our experienced team is here to help.
Book your holiday hair appointment at Gavin Ashley Hair Salon in Bury St Edmunds and enjoy healthy, beautiful hair all summer long. Call us on 01284 754066, or book online.