Your Ultimate Summer Hair Guide

CELEBRITY

We recently caught up with celebrity hairstylist and Kerasilk ambassador Harry Josh at the global launch of Kerasilk’s new haircare collection. The man responsible for iconic red-carpet hairstyles seen on Giselle Bündchen, Rose Byrne, Helena Christensen and many more gave us his pro advice on how to care for our tresses this summer while looking and feeling fabulous. “I’m not a person who pushes trends,” Josh says. “You have to go with what looks beautiful on you, what works for your hair texture and what works for your lifestyle.” Read on for his top three styling tips for summer.

REINVENT YOUR ’DO DURING WARMER MONTHS

You might be tempted to get a dramatic chop in order to stay cool, but remember that the more hair you have, the easier it is to pull up into an effortless ponytail, lowmaintenance bun or side braid, says Josh. Be imaginative; part your hair an inch or two away from where you normally would, for example. An extreme part looks like you made a real effort but it doesn’t take a lot of time. “I’ve created some great summer looks in under 10 minutes.” All you really need to consider for low-maintenance looks are the right products. “A lot of folks don’t blow-dry their hair in the summertime because it’s just too hot, so there’s going to be a lot of air-drying this season,” says Josh. A serum, balm or conditioning spray will help to either promote waves or contain them, depending on the look you’re going for.

ACCESSORIZE, ACCESSORIZE, ACCESSORIZE

“For me, summer is all about hair accessories, especially if you’re going to be sweating,” says Josh. He suggests using a wide, ’60s-style Brigitte Bardot-inspired headband to keep your hairline looking tame and sleek, and then piling the rest of your hair into a loose updo. And don’t forget finishing touches like earrings and red lipstick. “I know we’re talking about hair, but you have to complete the look to really own it,” Josh says. Or, instead of a headband, look for any kind of hair clip or comb that shows intention. A little extra zhuzh goes further than you might think, he adds. “Step into your confidence. Find what works for you and go with it.”

Lighten Up

People typically want to lighten their hair in the summer months, says Josh, which can be a great way to add some character and personality. “Everyone wants to be a little blonder, a little brighter, a little more contrasting,” he adds. Even brunettes might want to try a little bit of ombré just to break up the darker colour.

Harry’s Summer Survival Toolkit

Infused with biomimetic silk and shea oil, this vegan formula protects hair from heat damage (up to 230 °C/446 °F) while taking on split ends, fly-aways and frizz for up to 72 hours.

KERASILK

Multi-Benefit Hair Oil, $38, at Chatters, Mat & Max and Cobia.

This heat-activated spray, made with blue lotus extract, is super lightweight. The fine mist seals ends, repairing cuticles without weighing hair down and boosting shine.

KERASILK

Liquid Cuticle Filler, $38, at Chatters, Mat & Max and Cobia.

This rich balm (also formulated with biomimetic silk and shea oil) smooths and softens unruly hair while reducing frizz for humidity protection that lasts up to 72 hours.

KERASILK

Taming Balm, $42, at Chatters, Mat & Max and Cobia.