Summer care for a swimmer's hair
Restorative Hair Oil, part of the new Free Your Mane line of nutrient-rich hair products for all ethnicities, is fueled by baobab oil, a moisturizing agent derived from the African "tree of life;" $24.95; at select Ricky's NYC shops and rickysnyc.com. Credit: Handout
Beach and pool season wreaks havoc on hair. Here, four beach- bag must-haves:
Rich & Funky Moisturizing Cleanser, a sulfate-free foamy shampoo from Uncle Funky's Daughter (yes, the owner's dad was known as Uncle Funky), contains comfrey, rosemary and kelp (among other natural ingredients) to help hydrate and detangle kinky or textured hair; $15.50 for 8 ounces, at unclefunkysdaughter.com.
Restorative Hair Oil, part of the new Free Your Mane line of nutrient-rich hair products for all ethnicities, is fueled by baobab oil, a moisturizing agent derived from the African "tree of life," $24.95; at select Ricky's NYC shops and rickysnyc.com.
Black 15in1 Miracle Hair Treatment enhances shine and hair color retention while soothing split ends -- and in TSA-approved spray bottle sizes (great for travelers); $20, 3.3 ounces, at 400-plus salons nationwide and black15in1.com.
Swimcap from Philip Kingsley, launched at the request of the Olympic synchronized swim team, is a super-conditioning treatment to hydrate and fight chlorine's greenifying effects; $35 at White's Pharmacy, East Hampton, and philipkingsley.com.
