Did Your Hair Get Too Much Sun and Salt Water This Holiday?
At Indie Sky & Co, we know the summer holidays are all about fun in the sun, salty swims, and endless beach days—but your hair may not love it as much as you do! If your locks are feeling dry, brittle, or sporting split ends after all that UV exposure and ocean bliss, don’t worry—we’ve got your back (and your hair!).
Signs of Sun-Damaged Hair
After a season of soaking up the rays and diving into salt water, your hair might be showing signs of distress:
Dryness: Is your hair feeling like straw? Sun and salt water strip away natural oils, leaving it parched.
Split Ends: Those pesky ends may have split due to sun exposure and over-styling.
Faded Color: If you’ve had your hair coloured at our Drummoyne hair salon, you may notice it’s lost a bit of its shine. UV rays are notorious for fading hair colour.
Tangles: Saltwater makes hair prone to knots, leaving it feeling unmanageable.
How to Fix Sun and Salt Damage
Don’t let summer fun leave your hair feeling sad! Here’s what you can do:
Hydrate, Hydrate, Hydrate!
Use a rich moisturising shampoo and conditioner to restore hydration. At Indie Sky & Co, we love products like Kevin Murphy’s Hydrate-Me Wash and Rinse to nourish thirsty locks.Repair with a Deep Treatment
Book a hydrating treatment at our salon in Drummoyne to replenish lost moisture and strengthen your strands. Treatments like Kerasilk Reconstruct can work wonders.Trim Away Split Ends
A quick trim can breathe new life into your hair by removing those sun-damaged ends. It’s the easiest way to refresh your style and keep your hair looking healthy.Protect Your Hair Moving Forward
Invest in a heat protectant spray to shield your hair from further UV exposure.
Wear a hat or scarf during the hottest parts of the day.
Rinse your hair with fresh water after swimming to remove salt or chlorine.
Indulge in Salon-Quality Products
Stock up on salon-quality products like Oribe’s Gold Lust Nourishing Oil or Kevin Murphy’s Leave-In Repair, available at Indie Sky & Co. These products protect and restore your hair, keeping it strong and shiny year-round.
Revive Your Summer Hair at Indie Sky & Co
Don’t let summer adventures ruin your hair. At Indie Sky & Co in Drummoyne, we specialise in restoring sun-damaged hair to its former glory. From hydrating treatments to professional trims, we’ll have your locks looking gorgeous in no time.
Call us now or book online—we can’t wait to help your hair shine again! 🌞
How to go From Brunette to Blonde
If you’re thinking of lightening your hair, we’ve got you covered. Going from brunette to blonde doesn’t have to be hard, especially with us.
Here’s our advice:
Hair Analysis
Be real about the current condition of your hair. If you’ve never coloured your hair before, you’re in luck because it’s a whole lot easier to go from brown to blonde. If your hair is already dyed, you’ll most probably need to have your colour stripped and lifted by one of our colour specialists which adds to the process.
Condition
To go lighter, your hair already needs to be in tip top healthy shape. This means booking yourself in for some in-salon and at home treatments in the lead up to changing colour. Our expert salon staff will be able to advise which treatment will be best for you after they analyse your hair.
Go gradually
Patience is the key when going from dark hair to light. We often recommend going gradually and lightening it over time. Every head of hair is different so you can’t put a time frame on it but going gradually will definitely help the integrity of your strands. Perhaps start with streaking or balayage. You’ll be happy you waited.
Be committed
Going blonde is a big commitment that requires patience and continuous maintenance. If you’re naturally dark you will start to get regrowth so will need regular salon appointments every 6-8 weeks. Breakage on the ends is also common so you will need to book in for regular trims and treatments.
Use a shampoo and conditioner formulated for blonde hair
You don’t want to ruin your hair by using the wrong shampoo and conditioner when you go home. Check out our article on caring for blonde coloured hair. You will need to switch to a shampoo and conditioner formulated to nourish your blonde locks. We often recommend Olaplex No.4 and No.5 for this (which follows on from an in-salon Olaplex treatment), and also Kevin Murphy Blonde Angel Wash which is a lavender-infused, colour enhancing shampoo that is perfect for all tones of blonde, even grey. The Kevin Murphy conditioners contain Shea and Murumuru butters to smooth and hydrate hair and keep your blonde looking bright, healthy and shiny!
Go easy with styling tools
Blondes need to me more mindful around using heating tools as they can be extremely drying and cause hair breakage. We would advise to give heating tools a break more often and embrace your natural style.
If you’ve nailed your blonde hair, take your hair to the next level with a pastel wash. Dusty Pink adds a fun twist and will last anywhere from 8-20 washes. Ideal for those wanting fashion forward and super fun results.
To book your appointment, contact the salon.
Looking After Blonde (Coloured) Hair
Going blonde can be both super empowering and also high-maintenance, therefore it’s important you’re equipped with the right products and advice to ensure your blonde is kept healthy and glossy all year round.
At Indie Sky + Co we specialise in colouring hair blonde so we thought we would share our top tips for caring for your blonde after your session:
Add an in-salon Olaplex treatment
One of the best things you can do for your new blonde colour is actually something before you even leave the salon. At Indie Sky + Co we recommend and use Olaplex, which reconnects broken bonds in the hair. In-salon, and directly after your colour, we use Olaplex No.1 and No.2. We then supply you with Olapelx No.3 to take home and use 1-2 times a week.
Use a shampoo and conditioner formulated for blonde hair
Blonde hair needs all the nourishment and protection it can get so the first thing after you colour your hair is to switch to a shampoo and conditioner formulated to nourish your blonde locks. Our Kevin Murphy Blonde Angel Wash is a lavender-infused, colour enhancing shampoo that takes on all tones of blonde – from creamy to platinum and everything in between. With the help of added optical brighteners, it rescues dull colour instantly. If, after your in-salon treatment, you’re completely in love with Olaplex, we also sell their No.4 and No.5 formulas which are a take home shampoo and conditioner. Our salon staff can help you work out which product is right for you.
Treatment is so important
Going blonde will weaken hair, so regular treatment is so important and should be done every week. Use the Olaplex No.3 DIY especially for blonde coloured hair. There are other products you can also use as well as this. We love Kevin Murphy’s Leave In Repair, a nourishing leave-in treatment to repair and restore damage where it is most needed helping to repair and seal the cuticles. Always rinse out thoroughly after a treatment and then style accordingly. You can book in for an in-salon hair treatment to lock in extra nourishment and moisture as well, when you need it or if you have an event coming up.
Go easy with styling tools
Heating tools can be extremely drying and cause hair breakage so it may be wise to give your blonde hair a break every so often. Embrace your natural style whether that’s curly or straight, or opt for an up-do. You don’t need straighteners and curlers to look good! Au naturale can be just as great - especially if your colour is en pointe.
Protect your colour
Similarly to heating tools, the sun’s rays equally can cause dryness and colour to fade. Make sure to not spend too much time in the sun or as your mother would probably say, don’t forget your hat.
Likewise, blondes run the risk of their hair turning green when swimming in a chlorinated pool. Not going under water or wearing a swimming a cap is an option, otherwise apply a conditioner before entering the pool and be sure to wash your hair as soon as you come out of the water.
Book in for regular trims
Keep your ends in check by booking for a trim every 4-6 weeks to ensure your blonde mane is thick and luscious. Regrowth is also expected if you are not a natural blonde, so having your roots done on a regular basis must also be taken into consideration.
To book your appointment, contact the salon.
Bridal Hair Countdown
Is your wedding day looming? Are you starting to put the final touches on how you want your hair and make-up? It’s never too early to start preparing to ensure you get the look you dream of.
Below we talk you through our recommendations and all the dos and don’ts leading up to your big day – what you need to plan in advance, what to prepare in lead up and what to do on the day itself.
Hair Trial
At least 5-6 months before your big day is the best to book in with one of our hair stylists for a trial. It’s a good idea to book your appointment in the morning so that you can see how the hair sits throughout the day and make adjustments from there. You never know, you might need extra product, pins, hairspray when it comes time for the real thing. Bring any images of your dress, head crowns and veils or simply have a rough idea on the look you want to go for.
Hair Colour
Decide what hair colour you want to be earlier as well. The last thing you want is a colour you don’t love the week of your big day, right? Know the colour you want 6 months before and then spend the next few months maintaining it. It also allows you time to experiment with us and make any minor colour and cut adjustments.
Maintenance
Within the 6 months leading up to your big day, be sure to maintain your hair with regular cuts and colours. Every 4-6 weeks is usually what we recommend to brides. Plan your final cut and colour 1-2 weeks before the day to leave time for it to settle. Always keep your hair in the best condition with weekly hair masks, treatments and nourishing hair oils. We can do this for you or our salon experts can recommend some great at-home treatments. During the months leading up to your big day, it’s important to keep in contact with your stylist. If anything changes for you, we need to know.
The Big Day
In terms of washing your hair, do whatever you did on the day of your trial to ensure the same results. Try to use the same products too. It’s a great idea to note down what shampoo, conditioner and styling products you used initially.
Ensure your bridesmaids are carrying styling tools such as bobby pins and hair spray in case you need any touch ups during the day. Our Kevin Murphy Session.Spray is a gloss and hold product in one, it keeps hair in place without the stiffness of traditional hairsprays, and lets you and your style shine all day long.
PS. Did you know we also do wedding make-up? Find out more here.
To book your appointment, contact the salon. And check out our latest offers for tanning and other beauty salon packages you might want to include in the lead up to your wedding day.