The silly season is still in full swing. Catch ups, dinners, lunches, the list goes on. No doubt, this time of year takes its toll on your body (another mince pie, anyone? Glass of champagne?), and getting beautified for silly season events means that your hair can often take on the stress of the season.

Regular curling, straightening and styling means wear and tear on your hair, and whilst prevention is always the cure, here are some tips from us to you on how to keep your crowning glory intact over the holiday period.

It’s no secret that the beach is a quintessential part of Australian summer. Taking regular dips in the pool? A little extra care will make the difference between sultry, sun kissed locks and a straw mane a scarecrow would flee from. Consider nourishing, leave in treatments after extended periods in the sunshine (adding a hat is not only tres chic, but sun smart too) and always be sure to give your hair a thorough wash after swimming.

Kathy Gilbert, Crown Hair’s Head Colourist says that simply rinsing your hair after a day in the water is not enough.

“Always wash hair at the end of the days swimming – most people think that will dry out their hair but it’s actually worse to leave the salt or chlorine residue in there.”

Consider R+Co Oblivion Restorative Gel Conditioner and Clarifying Shampoo, which will provide much needed nourishment.

Added bonus? The whole R+Co range is formulated with UV protection! Kathy also recommends Redken’s Radiant 10, a product that works not unlike sunscreen for your hair, and will help to counteract UV damage to your hair.

Social commitments galore can mean your hair suffers for beauty. Suffer no more, social butterflies.

“Olaplex in every case is must,” says Kathy.

“It is the only thing that rebuilds the bonds internally and permanently in the hair.”

For those of us about to wield hair curlers and straighteners, Kathy says prevention is better than the cure.

Using a heat protecting product (check out GHD’s range of heat protecting products) will assist in preventing heat styling damage.

Want to go the extra mile and give your hair the rock star treatment? Check out more on the benefits of year-round smooth hair with an Alpha Keratin treatment.

We hope that you have a happy and safe New Year and we look forward to prosperous 2017 with everyone!