Hair sizzle Great hair starts at the sink with the right shampoo and conditioner for your hair type: using the wrong haircare products will prevent your desired look. Are you prone to frizzy, summer hair? Select a shampoo and conditioner specifically designed to combat frizz. Limp, oily hair can be volume-infused with a product like L’Oréal Paris new Hair Expertise Volume Collagen Shampoo + Conditioner. Avoid dry, straw-like hair caused by the sun or surf with a weekly hydrating hair mask treatment to replenish lost moisture. “No” to split ends! Even during busy summers, regular visits with your		hairstylist for a trim keeps hair healthy and fresh looking. Nothing screams ‘unhealthy hair’ more than dreaded split ends! In the summer, hair grows faster, while colder weather actually stifles hair growth. One of the hottest, 2012 summer trends is shorter hair styles that boast lots of movement and texture. Sunglasses do NOT = hair band Avoid the temptation this season to flip sunglasses onto your head as a hair band. The constant pulling and snagging on the hair each time sunglasses are pushed onto your head can cause breakage around the hairline.
Sun-protect your locks You use sunscreen to protect your skin from the sun’s harmful UV rays. Well, hair needs sun protection too – especially if it’s colour-treated. Products with UV filters like L’Oréal Paris Hair Expertise Color Radiance Leave-in Detangling Spray protect colour-treated hair from the drying, dulling effects of the sun. And, just like sunscreen for your skin, if you plan to be outdoors for a number of hours, reapply for maximum protection. Turf the surf Even during busy summers, regular Apply a dime-sized dollop of a regular conditioner or conditioning treatment to hair before heading to the beach or pool. This will coat hair to ward off the drying effects of the surf, without weighing it down. Whether at the beach or local pool, hit the shower immediately after emerging from the water to wash away salt or chlorine: both dry out or dull colour-treated hair. Include these simple tips in your haircare routine to ensure that you enjoy gorgeous, healthy locks all summer long! H&L lorealparis.ca @LOrealParisCAN		Eric Del Monaco Renowned hair stylist for over 20 years; owns and operates Del Monaco Hair Studio in Toronto. His hair artistry has graced Canada’s top fashion and beauty magazines and TV shows including Canada’s Best Beauty Talent, Project Runway Canada, ET Canada, etalk, Canada AM, Breakfast Television and CityLine. He was the Lead Hair Artist for Toronto Fashion Week and is currently involved with the Toronto International Film Festival. DelMonacostudio.com @DelMonacohair