Holiday Haircare:
Keep Their Hair Soft, Shiny and Tear‑Free All Summer Long
Sunshine, salty sea water, chlorinated pools and sandy beaches… We can already hear the holiday giggles — and the potential hair tangles.
But the good news? Holiday hair doesn’t have to end in tears.
With a few simple steps (and the right products), you can keep your child’s hair soft, manageable and protected all summer long.
Here’s our professional guide to avoiding the summer hair blues.
Tip 1: Start With a Fresh Trim
Before travelling, book an appointment to remove any split ends. Split ends accelerate breakage — and with sun, salt, chlorine and sand all working against the hair, a tidy trim gives it the best chance of staying healthy throughout your holiday.
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Tip 2: Hydration, Hydration, Hydration
Salt water pulls moisture from the hair. Chlorine strips away natural oils. UV rays dry the hair even further.
The result? Parched, unruly hair and unhappy little faces.
Prevention is always better than cure. Before swimming, playing on the beach or heading out in the sun, apply a leave‑in conditioner from root to tip. This creates a protective barrier and keeps hair soft and manageable.
We Recommend: Original Sprout Leave‑In Conditioner
- Lightweight, nourishing and perfect for children.
- It detangles, reduces frizz, protects from UV and helps prevent chlorine damage — including the dreaded “green hair” effect.
- Apply a penny‑sized amount to damp hair before swimming or heading out into the sun.
Tip 3: Hats Are Your Holiday Hero
If your child is too excited to sit still for product application (we’ve all been there!), a hat is the next best thing.
A sun hat protects: the scalp from burning the hair from UV damage moisture levels from dropping
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Tip 4: Clarify and Deep Condition After Swimming
Even with the best protection, holiday hair can still become dry or tangled — especially towards the end of your trip when chlorine, salt and sun have built up.
Chlorine is a powerful chemical. Great for keeping pools clean… not so great for hair.
It can:
- Remove natural oils
- Oxidise keratin (weakening the hair)
- Increase porosity
- Cause dryness and brittleness
- React with minerals and cause a green tint
- Make hair feel nylon‑like, rough or difficult to brush
If your child’s hair feels sticky, squeaky, overly tangled or “fake shiny,” chlorine build‑up is likely the cause.
Don’t worry — harmony can be restored.
Use a clarifying shampoo to remove chlorine and impurities, followed by a deep moisturising conditioner to replenish hydration.
We Recommend for All Ages:
Paul Mitchell Shampoo Three (Clarifying)
- Removes chlorine, minerals and dulling build‑up
- Strengthens strands
- Helps prevent “chlorine green”
- Suitable for the whole family (avoid contact with eyes)
Follow With: Original Sprout Deep Conditioner
- Vegan, family‑friendly, natural and gentle. Infused with Hawaiian kukui seed oil to repair dryness, smooth tangles and restore softness
- Leave on for at least 5 minutes — or wrap hair in a warm towel for 15 minutes for a deeper treatment.
Holiday Haircare Summary
To keep hair healthy throughout your holiday:
- Before swimming: Apply leave‑in conditioner
- During the day: Wear a hat when possible
- After swimming: Use a clarifying shampoo
- After beach days: Deep condition to restore moisture
- Before & Or after travelling: Book a trim to remove split ends
These simple steps prevent tears, tangles and dryness — and keep those holiday memories happy ones.
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Detailed Explaination:
Mechanism of Damage
Stripping of Natural Oils: Chlorine removes sebum, which normally maintains moisture and protects the cuticle. Without this barrier, the cuticle scales lift, exposing the cortex to further chemical attack
Oxidation of Keratin: Chlorine penetrates the hair shaft and oxidizes keratin bonds, weakening the structural integrity of the hair. This leads to dryness, brittleness, and reduced elasticity, making hair prone to breakage
Increased Porosity: Oxidation and cuticle lifting increase hair porosity, allowing more chlorine and other chemicals to penetrate, which exacerbates damage
Discoloration: Chlorine can react with minerals in pool water, such as copper, forming salts that bind to hair proteins. This can cause a greenish tint in light-colored or bleached hair, commonly known as “swimmer’s green”
