Barney Martin’s 101 guide to summer hair prep

Barney Martin’s 101 guide to summer hair prep

In summer, everything from humidity, harsh UV rays and salt water can take its toll on the condition of your hair, stripping it of natural oils and leaving it frizzy and brittle. For that Hollywood summer shine, “it’s all about maintaining a shampoo, conditioner and treatment regimen for strong, healthy hair,” says Martin. The saving grace? “The Pantene’s Daily Moisture Renewal Shampoo helps improve the hair’s retention of natural keratin whilst the Pantene’s Daily Moisture Renewal Conditioner features micro-nourishers that replenish and help seal cuticles, repairing damage from inside the core and out,” says Martin, adding that when it comes to washing and drying with Pantene’s products, you can expect hydrated, shiny, healthy locks that are easy to style, and nothing less.

The latest way to highlight hues in leading hair trend capitals, London, LA and New York is tortoise shelling. “It’s the colour trend to watch out for,” says Martin of the look, worn by celebs like Gisele Bunchden. Get the look by weaving variations of gold with rich caramel tones throughout your hair to create a ‘tortoise shell’ effect that adds depth and dimension. “This look is totally tailored for each individual,” explains Martin, adding that when you’re updating your hair colour for summer, make sure to protect your hair against summer elements that can cause fading. Everything from harsh UV rays and swimming in cholorine and salt water can strip your highlights. To get the most out of your summer highlight hues, “I recommend using Pantene Pro-V Colour Therapy Shampoo and Conditioner. It’s designed to help improve, maintain and revive colour-treated hair,” says Martin.

“This summer is all about embracing natural texture,” says the celebrity stylist in the know. “One of my top tips to achieve this look is to use dry shampoo on day old hair to bring out texture.” The texture trend also means you can give your hair a break from the use of heat styling tools, and allow it to dry naturally. Pantene’s Dry Shampoo makes styling quick and easy without leaving any white residue behind– a bonus for women juggling family, work and social occasions. Apply directly to your roots and leave in for 10 seconds, then flip your hair forward and shake out your roots with your finger tips to create texture. Flip your hair back and you’ll notice an instant volumised, va-va-voom look.

It’s official, the lob cut is the chic, summer style that is holding strong in Hollywood. And this ‘longer bob’ that sits anywhere from the chin to the collarbone is not just for celebrities. Are you ready to commit to the chop? “Lobs look best on oval face shapes but can also complement rounder or square jaw shapes when left a little longer,” says expert stylist, Martin, adding that this longed-for shorter length is a lot easier to manage during the warmer climates, especially if your hair has a hatred for humidity. “I like styling a lob with a texturising spray or dry shampoo to achieve an effortless and undone look - perfect for summer!”

While Martin says that salty seawater can initially work to your advantage when it comes to achieving tousled beach waves, once it builds-up, you’ll eventually end up with excessively dry and frizzy hair. Celebs have plenty of stylists at their beck and call for hair emergencies but lucky for you, there is a quick summer time saviour. “When pressed for time, try swapping out your conditioner with Pantene's Daily Moisture Renewal Intensive Hair Masque and leave on for 3 minutes. Not only will the treatment help repair damage, but will protect your hair from future damage too.”

To find out more on how Pantene can help your hair survive the summer, go to www.pantene.com.au.

Barney Martin’s 101 guide to summer hair prep