Ah the lazy days of summer… It’s a relaxed, carefree time of year  – and the last thing you probably want to spend any precious minutes thinking about is your hair! Whether you’re heading to the beach, planning to party at a festival or catching some culture on a city break, make sure you have the essentials for hair this summer…

Rock n’ Roll Festival Style

Concerts to catch, DJs to dance to and acres of stalls to negotiate – without mentioning trying to remember where your tent is. If you’re planning a trip to a festival this summer, the last thing you want to think about is your styling your hair during a packed schedule of music and partying, although a few days of neglect may necessitate some serious TLC post-festival. We recommend using a deep conditioning masque before you head to the shindig; try Aveda’s Damage Remedy Intensive Restructuring Treatment which moisturises and repairs dry, dull locks leaving them with a healthy shine. A couple of minutes now may just save you from serious damage repair later!

Festival style has come into its own over the last few years and Miss Moss is undoubtedly one of the icons with her mussed-up rock chick blonde tresses. Recreate a rough and ready highlighted style a la Moss with John Frieda’s Sheer Blonde Go Blonder Controlled Lightening Spray. This must-have product uses styling heat to lighten hair meaning less trips to the hairdressers and brighter blonde locks. You don’t have to be a pro to use this either – simply spritz on roots or lengths to reactivate colour, using a hairdryer or straighteners to boost your blonde.

Pretty plaits are a perennial festival favourite, exuding bohemian, hippy luxe style; the fast-track way to get the look has to be one of Love Hair Extensions’ Braid Bands. They’re available in various sizes and oodles of different colours, making recreating that flirty 1960′s-inspired look easy peasy. Wear in a sexy, messy updo for a slightly more sophisticated style, or leave your hair loose for a relaxed, casual style.

And if you only take one hair product with you, make sure it’s the Luxurious Volume Refresher Dry Shampoo from John Frieda; this magic spray revives and reboosts hair, absorbing oils and dirt for a fresh look with maximum volume.

The last thing you want to think about is your styling your hair during a packed schedule of music and partying...

Beach Babe Beauty

Sea, sun and long, hot days spent at the beach are essential elements of a relaxing summer holiday. But you wouldn’t think of enjoying the sunshine without skin protection, and the same rules apply to hair too. We recommend Alcina’s 2-Phase Sunscreen Spray which makes taking care of your hair a cinch. The spray contains SPF 10 and filters out harmful UV rays to ensure that tresses are fully protected.

Another beach must-have is the Summer Hair Marine Clean Detox Shampoo from Frédéric Fekkai. The combination of chlorine or saltwater with sun can really dry out and damage hair, not to mention causing colour fading; Fekkai’s shampoo is an ultra-moisturising detox in a bottle, leaving hair hydrated and protected. It’s gentle enough for frequent usage too, so you can wash and go as usual on holiday, without having to worry about your hair.

Multi-tasking products are great for beach holidays as they mean more space for indispensable items like bikinis and cocktails frocks. Which is why Fushi’s Extra Virgin Organic Coconut Oil is a must-have, not to mention that the fragrance is quite simply summer in a jar! The hard-working product can be used a deep conditioner for hair, or alternatively slick on for a sleek, sophisticated evening look. It also works well on dry skin, so you can smooth on here, there and everywhere for a moisturising treat.

Go for sleek, slicked-back styles or pretty, beachy waves - and don't forget essential suncare protection for hair too!

Chic on a City Break

Heading off to one of Europe’s capitals for a quick fix hit of culture, shopping and fine dining? When it comes to short breaks, it’s all about travelling light and spending less time on your hair and more time on exploring and enjoying yourself. Pack only the essentials; John Masters Organics Set is a slimmed-down selection of products for hair and body. The Lavender Rosemary Shampoo is super cleansing and protects tresses from pollution too, making it ideal for summer in the city, whilst the Citrus & Neroli Detangler ensures that hair stays in shiny, manageable condition and can be left in for an extra hydrating treat. Plus the fresh scent will go some way in shaking you out of that morning-after-the-night-before funk… The kit also contains travel-sized versions of John Masters Organics’ deliciously-scented Blood Orange & Vanilla Body Wash and Body Milk.

When you’re trying to fit that crucial third pair of heels into your hand luggage, you’re probably feeeling a little frustrated at how much space hair straighteners take up… Well luckily the nice people at John Frieda have come up with a styling solution that means you can leave them at home. The brand’s Frizz-Ease 3 Day Straight Semi-Permanent Styling Spray is a wonder product that will delight the straightener junkies out there. Formulated with polymers and keratin protein, the spray promises glossy, frizz-free sleek locks for up to three days. Yes, this means that you can style your hair before you jet off and forget about straightening during your city break. Hurrah!

One of the easiest way to pull off a summery, chic look for hair has to be by adding a printed scarf. Knot around your head in a simple bandeau shape et voila: relaxed style that adds an elegant finishing touch to any outfit. Get in the mood for sunshine with Versace’s Miami Beach silk scarf – you could also wear around your neck, knotted on a handbag or as an on-trend turban, meaning that you definitely get your money’s worth with this accessory.

It's all about travelling light and spending less time on your hair and more time on exploring and enjoying yourself...