Sapna’s Summer Haircare Heroes

When my hair’s taken one too many dips in the sea or suffered under a hard-water rinse, this is what I reach for. I love slicking it through damp lengths in a post-beach shower – or even when I’m just sitting by the pool with a book – then twisting it gently up into a bun and claw clip so it can work its magic. After an hour and a rinse, hair feels genuinely replenished.

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I use this every other wash, but it really comes into its own in summer. In the face of SPF, sweat and slightly more styling product than I like to admit, this gives my scalp and roots a proper reset, without stripping or drying them out. It lathers beautifully and smells delicious too.

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Dry shampoo and I have historically not been friends, but this one has turned things around. No white cast, no gunky buildup, and it smells genuinely good. Plus it’s packed with ingredients that actually care for your scalp. 

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Heat protection isn’t just for your heat tools. I use it pre-sun and post-swim to hydrate, detangle, smooth and shield my lengths from UV. Lightweight with a summery smell, it’s the kind of spray you’ll keep in your beach bag all season long. And if your flyaways are acting up, a little spritz of this onto your hands first works like a charm to flatten them out.  

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I love a scalp scrub all year round but especially in the summer, when there’s more salt, sweat and styling product to get rid of. This foams into a proper lather so doubles up as a shampoo to leave my hair feeling squeaky clean and conditioned. Also, it’s one of the few that doesn’t feel too gritty or harsh. 

Available at AMAZON.CO.UK

I try not to heat style too much on holiday, but for smoothing down frizz or giving my fringe a bit of a shape-up, this is ideal. It’s compact, chic and wireless – which is a gamechanger for travel. I’ve also used it in a taxi pre-dinner and can confirm: it holds up. 

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Portrait Of A Lady Hair Mist, £105 | Frédéric Malle
Bal D’Afrique Hair Perfume, £60 | Byredo
Hair Mist Eau Des Sens, £60 | Diptyque 

Scent is a big deal for me – and these take things to the next level. I’ve layered up with hair oils, conditioners and styling sprays, but nothing gets quite as many compliments as a scented hair mist. Frédéric Malle’s Portrait of a Lady is one of my signatures, while Byredo’s Bal D’Afrique is super fresh and ideal for summer. Finally, Diptyque’s Eau des Sens is a cult favourite for a reason: light, clean and really long-lasting. 

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Oribe is another haircare splurge, but it is one that I always find worth the money. When my scalp is feeling a bit frazzled, this is a go-to for calming and cooling it. The treatment feels like a mini spa in a jar, and it’s easy to use since there’s no rinse needed. True to Oribe form, it smells expensive in the best way. 

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I’ve repurchased this more times than I can count. It smooths frizz, adds shine, protects against heat, and somehow does all that without weighing my hair down. It’s small but mighty – and especially useful when I’m travelling light. 

Available at SEPHORA.CO.UK