The Ultimate Guide to Healthy Hair: From Colour Prep to Island Beach Days
Whether you’re maintaining sun-kissed balayage or transitioning to a bright blonde, hair health should always be your top priority, just like it is ours! Between Bali’s tropical climate, frequent beach days, and the popularity of colour services, your hair is constantly exposed to stressors.
However, with the right preparation and care, you can maintain strong, shiny, and resilient hair. Here’s what we recommend to all of our clients!
Prep Before You Bleach
Bleaching is one of the biggest transformations you can do, and also one of the harshest on your hair. The secret to maintaining the integrity of your hair? Start preparing your hair weeks before your appointment.
Strengthen first: A bond‑building treatment (like K18 or Olaplex) will help repair your hair from the inside out. Use it weekly in the lead‑up to your colour.
Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate: Add a salon‑grade mask or oil to your routine to boost moisture and make your hair less porous.
Book a trim: Getting rid of split ends beforehand means the bleach won’t make them worse.
Take your time: If your dream is bright blonde, your stylist may recommend doing it in stages. Rushing the process is what leads to breakage, trust us on this one.
Invest in At‑Home, Salon‑Quality Products
We can’t stress this enough: what you do between appointments makes or breaks your colour. Cheap supermarket and chemist shampoos might feel fine at first, but they can strip out toner, cause dryness and leave you back in the chair sooner than you’d like.
Salon products aren’t just “fancier” – they’re packed with better ingredients and higher concentrations that actually nourish your hair.
Our non‑negotiables for blondes:
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A purple shampoo and conditioner to keep brassiness at bay.
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A weekly deep mask to replace lost moisture.
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A bond repair treatment to keep your hair strong between colours. A great example of this would be Olaplex or K18 at-home treatments!
SPF for Your Hair (Yes, Really!)
Just like your skin, your hair gets sunburnt too, especially when you’re surfing, swimming or lying out at the beach. UV rays fade colour and weaken your strands, while saltwater makes things even drier.
Our beach‑day tips:
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Use a leave-in product with SPF
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Coat your ends with a leave-in conditioner
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Rinse with fresh water after swimming to get rid of salt.
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Wear a Hat! Your scalp will thank you too
Why a Shower Filter is a Game‑Changer in Bali
If you’ve noticed your hair feeling drier or brassier since moving to Bali, the water could be to blame. High mineral content, chlorine and even rust from old pipes can build up on your hair, causing colour changes and scalp irritation.
Installing a shower filter is one of the simplest ways to fix it. It softens the water, protects your colour and leaves your hair feeling smoother, especially important for blondes and anyone with chemical services.
Regular Trims = Healthier Hair
We know it feels counterintuitive when you’re growing your hair, but trims every 8–12 weeks are essential. Even a tiny “dusting” of the ends prevents splits from creeping up the strand and keeps your shape looking fresh. It’s the easiest way to keep your hair feeling thick and healthy without losing length.
Looking after your hair in Bali doesn’t mean skipping colour or avoiding the beach, it just means getting proactive. Prep properly before bleaching, invest in the right home care, protect from sun and salt, and book those regular trims. Your future self (and your hairdresser) will thank you!
Ready to start your healthy‑hair journey? Come and see us at our Berawa or Bingin location for a consultation, expert colour work and personalised product recommendations.