How to take care of your hair after lockdown

With months of neglect due to lockdown, your hair may be in need of some serious nourishment. Salons are opening but what if you can’t get an appointment straight away? Don’t stress - discover our favourite hair care treatments for all hair types from curly to straight, specially designed to improve your unloved tresses. And once you’ve seen your hairdresser? These products will keep your locks looking their best between salon visits too.

1. Use a hair mask

Coco & Eve Coconut & Fig Hair Masque

It’s no wonder this Like a Virgin Hair Masque by Coco & Eve is a best-selling beauty favourite. Its award-winning formula contains natural coconut, fig, shea butter and argan oil, which work to strengthen and hydrate hair from root to tip. It’s designed to improve hair texture and add shine, whether it’s frizzy, dry, or just needs a little nourishment - perfect for post-lockdown. This is a once-a-week 10-minute treatment for towel-dried hair, plus every tub comes with a tangle tamer brush, which makes it easier to distribute the cream evenly.

Dr Paw Paw 7-In-1 Hair Treatment Styler

This fuss-free spray by Dr Paw Paw is an easy-to use styling treatment you can use on both dry and damp hair. Containing natural paw paw and scented with mango and coconut, this leave-in hair mask can be used as a heat protecting spray for blow drys and styling. It detangles, smoothes and reduces split ends and frizz. It’s perfect for lazy days after lockdown when you don’t have much time as there’s no need to rinse it out - simply spray the product through your hair, leave it to dry, then style.

2. Try hair wraps or towels

Argan Oil Infused Hair Drying Turban

This turban towel helps to keep your hair looking healthy in a number of ways. Firstly, it isn’t as harsh as regular cotton - it’s made from a soft microfibre fabric which is more gentle on your hair and helps to prevent breakages, split ends and frizz. Secondly, it’s designed to dry hair quickly, lessening or eliminating the need to use moisture-reducing heat. And thirdly, the towel is infused with argan oil to moisturise and add shine. Simply place the turban over your head, twist, and secure it in place with the button - perfect for some after lockdown pampering, too.

SILKE London Silk Hair Wrap

Because hair damage can happen during the night too - tossing and turning against moisture-absorbing bed linen can weaken hair, cause breakages, reduce growth and fast-track frizz. Enter SILKE London’s hair wrap , designed for all hair types (even for those with hair extensions) and made from 100% silk that’s more gentle on your hair than the cotton or polyester of your pillow. By removing friction, this wrap not only reduces hair damage and loss, but also balances oily roots to minimise the need for frequent washing.

3. Style with hair accessories

Headbands

Hair accessories can improve hairstyles in an instant - whether or not you’ve managed to get that long-awaited after lockdown hairdresser appointment. Whether you want to show off your newly cut ‘do, or keep unruly hair a little more hidden from sight, a headband will keep you looking great from the good hair days to the bad. Choose a style that will go with a selection of outfits - we like this polka dot style for its almost-neutral colour, kept interesting with a smattering of black polka dots.

Hair Clips

Perfect for those days between washes when your hair is dry-shampooed to the hilt, keep your style sleek with a hair clip or three. They look just as good on their own as they do layered up, from the statement (such as this bulldog style) to the subtle - think multi packs of metallic grips to add a touch of sparkle. Pro tip? Keep a stash of clips in your handbag for any eventuality - windy walks in the park, broken hair elastics - they can all be fixed with an eye-catching clip.