Holiday hair rescue

"The sun wreaks havoc on your locks, dehydrating the cuticle, making you appear drab and frizzy and acting as a catalyst for split ends," says celebrity hairdresser Alan Coban.

"Just like your skin, your hair needs to be protected. UV inhibitors create an essential barrier over the hair's cuticle, protecting your strands from sun damage."

Replenish & protect

1. Wella Biotouch Sun Hair & Body Shampoo, $20.50 Suitcase space-saver
This clever two-in-one cleanses the body and also gently removes salt and chlorine residue from summer holiday hair.

2. VO5 Hot Oil - Moisturising, $4.99 (3x15mL) Editor's favourite
Each of these one-minute treatments removes up to 75 per cent more chlorine than washing alone and provides UV filter protection that lasts up to four washes.

3. Kerastase Paris Soleil Crème UV Defense Active, $32.50
A deluxe, salon-quality treatment to revive colour and fortify weakened hair against the ravages of UV radiation, salt water and chlorine.

4. L'Oreal Professionnel Serie Expert Solar Sublime Protection Spray, $20.95 Hi-tech
This weightless, quick-spritz film keeps hair tangle-free, glossy and manageable while smart ingredient mexoryl S.O. revitalises damaged strands and shields against UV rays.

5. Sunsilk Summer Care Intensive Post-Sun Treatment Mask, $7.50 Budget buy
A quick, intensive care formula that resuscitates sun-exposed locks and nurses them back to shiny, touchable health.

6. Wella Delva Leave-In Moisturiser, $18.50 Beach frizz patrol
A lightweight, yet deeply hydrating, leave-in conditioner that smoothes and softens locks while protecting them from the sun, sea and swimming pools.

7. PPS Hairwear Silk Moisturiser, $15.95
This creamy, leave-in wheat protein treatment features conditioning vitamin B panethnol and UV absorbers.

8. Schwarzkopf Extra Care Oil Nutritive Repair Butter, $7.99
A rich blend of shea butter and restorative argan oil to prevent split ends and breakage in long, neglected locks.

9. Joico K-Pak Sun Therapy Treatment Masque, $24.95
Packed with antioxidants, essential fatty acids and a heat-activated silicone complex, this nourishing mask restores what the sun steals and guards against future damage.

– Tracey Withers

45 Member Comments

Yohanna 27 Jun 2020 8:57 PM

Scwartzkopf has now heaps new products out...tried a few, all good and cheap

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Yohanna 27 Jun 2020 8:56 PM

Want to get kerastase mask.

Christy01 15 Jan 2012 10:27 AM

I just bought the PPS hair-ware silk moisturizer. See how it goes!

freaky 28 Feb 2010 8:44 AM

great tips here. Didnt realise how much sun could effect and damage hair. Thanks for the product recommendations that are not so expensive

freaky 20 Nov 2009 4:16 PM

thanks for the great product information. Especially showing the prices as I am a student and cant afford to buy products that dont deliver, Will give some of these products a go. Thanks Bh!!!

ray_jay 9 Jun 2009 10:29 AM

i didnt relise you need to protect hair from the sun..thank you lol

Dedide 10 Nov 2008 12:34 AM

I love both VO5 and Kerastase products, without them I would look like a witch.

Disney Princess 18 Aug 2008 10:46 PM

The VO5 Hot Oil is a really good moisturising treatment & it is so affordable :-)

annibaby 11 Jun 2008 3:33 AM

I will keep these products in mind when summer arrives again.

stellina91 19 Apr 2008 3:09 AM

They all look sooooooo good!

FabuQueen 7 Apr 2008 7:13 AM

definitely will try the ones with uv protection..

Elsa 5 Apr 2008 4:08 AM

omg, i never think d hair need to repair,harhar. now i know

fluttrgrl 2 Apr 2008 3:23 AM

I'm a hair moisturiser fiend! I use about 2-3 in my hair per day. They all have different properties! That is on top of the Bain Recharge shampoo and Extreme moisture conditioner. I should not be allowed to buy hair care products for another year. I rely on them too much now!

rhijayne 24 Mar 2008 5:26 AM

sunsilk summer is good. i used it not long ago and im verry impressed

jennrach 21 Mar 2008 9:26 PM

My hair needs a treatment as chlorine and sun exposure take their toll

abrazosbesos 18 Mar 2008 12:31 AM

Glad to know its not just me when summer has come and gone, some great products here

nikkieve 17 Mar 2008 10:03 AM

i always wondered if that hair oil treatment worked im gonna give it a go. i was actually deciding what i should buy to help repair my hair thanks for the great article really helpful

Loretta 8 Feb 2008 9:52 PM

The Kerastase Creme is good, it's the only one I've used out of this list. We protect our skin from the sun so it stands to reason we'd protect our hair also!