Best Summer Products
As we move into beach and barbecue season, it’s a good time to take a look at your haircare products. Here are a some brand new and tried-and-true we think you’ll love.
Blonde Hair: Kérastase’s Blond Absolu Bain Ultra-Violet Purple Shampoo
Kérastase’s new Blond Absolu collection is a gift to Blondes everywhere.
Celebrity colorist and Blonde hair expert Brad Johns at Midtown recommends the Ultra-Violet Purple Shampoo because it deposits purple into the hair before the sun makes it brassy. It will help maintain a cool blonde shade and give a gorgeous, healthy shine.
Other benefits:
Hyaluronic Acid-fills & strengthens fiber damage from within and resurfaces cuticle for uniform porosity
Edelweiss Flower-anti-oxidative power against daily damage and softens and calms sensitized fiber
Ultra-Violet Neutralizers-durably neutralizes brassy and yellow tones and tailor results through product pairing
Also try: Oribe’s Bright Blonde Shampoo for Beautiful Color
Curly Hair: Curl Gelée for Shine & Definition by Oribe
Another new group of products we’re loving are the new additions to Oribe’s Moisture and Control collection, made for those with naturally curly hair. These products add moisture to the hair and also devolumize, allowing you to control your curl.
Flatiron Master Stylist Gregg Tusler gives us some advice on how to use the Curl Gelée for Shine & Definition. Wash and condition hair as normal. Blot excess water and shake the curl loose or use a wide toothed comb. Put a small amount of product in each hand and apply to the exterior in a scrunching motion. Work remainder from root to end.
Place and let dry completely before touching. When dry, gently lift hair away from scalp at the roots without running fingers through the hair. This will open up silhouette of the haircut without breaking up the cuticle.
Gregg adds this Pro tip: Get a small travel spray bottle and fill with ¾ water ¼ styling product. Throughout the day, mist to reactivate curl and give your hair softness and movement.
Also try: Discipline Curl Idéal Mousse from Kérastase
Sun protection: Riccardo Maggiore’s Rinnova
We’ve mentioned the importance of using a leave-in product with sunscreen in past blogs but it’s worth repeating. Owner Riccardo Maggiore formulated his leave-in texturizer, Rinnova with vitamins, botanicals and proteins to protect hair from the sun’s UV rays. Rinnova means restore or renew and will leave hair “soft, tangle-free, and ready for styling, while protecting hair from breakage and promoting a healthy radiance.”
Also try: Supershine Light Moisturizing Cream
Beach Waves Kérastase Eau de Vagues Beach Wave Spray
An Elle 2019 International Beauty Award winner, this silicone-free beach wave spray for all hair types creates soft wavy textures and illuminates a healthy glow. Apply on damp hair and either airdry or blowdry to achieve the desired look.
Also try: Oribe’s Run-Through Detangling Primer
These products and many others can be found at both our Midtown 212-586-6482 and Flatiron 212-448-0600 locations. As always, we’re here to help create beauty for your lifestyle!