Life in the UAE is hard on hair. Strong sun, humidity outdoors, dry air conditioning indoors, pools and frequent styling can leave hair dry, frizzy and dull. The good news: a few simple habits make a real difference. Here is what our hair team at La Poupée in Abu Dhabi and Al Ain recommends.
1. Protect your hair from the sun
Sun fades colour and dries the hair. Cover your hair outdoors when you can, and use a leave-in product with UV protection, especially if your hair is coloured.
2. Always use heat protection
Blow-dryers, straighteners and curling irons are part of daily life for many of us. A heat protection spray before styling helps prevent breakage and split ends.
3. Rinse after the pool or the sea
Chlorine and salt dry the hair and can change the tone of blonde or coloured hair. Rinse with fresh water straight after swimming and follow with conditioner.
4. Wash with lukewarm water
Very hot water strips natural oils from the scalp and the hair. Lukewarm water is kinder, and a cool final rinse adds shine.
5. Add a weekly mask
A nourishing mask once a week puts back the moisture the climate takes out. Leave it on for the full time on the label, then rinse well.
6. Trim regularly
Regular trims stop split ends from travelling up the hair. Many women find every 8 to 12 weeks works well; your stylist can advise on the right rhythm for your hair.
7. Book a professional treatment
When hair feels very dry, damaged or coloured often, a salon treatment goes deeper than home care. At both our branches we offer TRUSS repair treatments from AED 150, Olaplex from AED 200, Moremo for very damaged hair, hair spa from AED 65, and natural organic hair and scalp rituals. We also offer a free hair consultation to find the right treatment for you.
See the full menu on our Hair page, or shop our Repair Ritual at Home products to continue the care between visits.
Book your hair appointment at our Abu Dhabi or Al Ain branch, or message us on WhatsApp.
