“It's such a good feeling to have my hair's shine and healthy look back. ”
Nina.M
After their summer vacation, many of our clients want to regain the healthy look and shine of their locks and call us to book an appointment to refresh their Balayage at the salon. Typically, we recommend getting a touch-up every 8-12 weeks to maintain this hairstyle. However, when it comes to the summer vacation season, things are a bit different due to the combined damaging effect of sunlight and salted water. Therefore, after their summer vacation, we recommend going to the hair salon for hair treatment and Balayage touch-ups.
During your oceanside vacation, your hair can get dehydrated and fragile. Seawater with a high salt concentration can significantly affect bleached and colored hair, causing split ends, breakage, and color fading. Saltwater or chlorinated water can damage your hair long after you're out of the water, so washing your hair thoroughly with fresh water is essential, even if you're not shampooing or conditioning it that day.
Summer Vacation Hair Care Tips for Balayage
You can protect your strands from sun damage by using UV protective products and wearing a hat or a bandana anytime you spend several hours outside. Enhancing your hair care routine during your vacation is a must, if you want to prevent brittleness and color fading, while using sulfate-free hair products formulated for bleached and colored hair can be a real game changer.
With proper maintenance, the vibrancy of your Balayage can last for a few months, making it not only beautiful but also cost-effective and time-saving. Consulting with our professional hair stylists is also essential. We can assess the condition of your Balayage and recommend a hair care routine tailored to your needs. Also, it is good to know that different shades used for Balayage require varying maintenance levels.
We also recommend regular visits to our Poway or Rancho Bernardo based hair salons for deep conditioning to keep locks moisturized and prevent brittleness.
What to Do Between Touch-Ups
How can you keep your hair healthy and your Balayage stunning between salon visits? We suggest using color-enhancing toning products to revive the color and add brightness to your Balayage.
Hair masks and anti-frizz oils are beneficial for moisturizing and nourishing color-treated hair. They will make your hair soft and bright, restoring its elasticity, reinforcing its structure, and keeping the highlights shiny and bright.
Another aspect to consider is that, with time, highlighted blonde hair can start to look brassy. Purple shampoo can help remove brassy tones and give the highlights more ashy blonde tones.
Refresh Your Balayage at Plaza Hair Salon
A haircut is part of a post-vacation Balayage refresh; it eliminates split ends and adds more volume and texture. Consulting with one of our professional hairstylists in our Rancho Bernardo or Poway-based hair salon will ensure that your Balayage refresh is personalized and tailored to your hair's unique needs.