Discover How to Prep Your Hair for Your Summer Holiday
Summer is officially here and we're ready for sun, sea and sand - but is your hair prepared? Everyone wants that beach babe look but make sure you’re in the know about the potential damage being in the sun can cause for your own hair and hair extensions. Read our top tips on how to keep your locks looking luxe this summer and get your hair vacay ready.
Chlorine
High chlorine levels in swimming pools have the potential to cause discolouration and damage to your hair extensions. No one wants that telltale greenish tint to their hair, so avoid getting your extensions wet in chlorine altogether, particularly with blonde shades. Chlorine content also strips the hair’s natural lubricant, sebum, leaving your hair dry and brittle. See below how exposure to chlorine can affect your hair extensions.
UV rays
We all know the dangers of UV rays to our skin, but have you thought about the impact on your hair? UV strips the colour and moisture from your hair extensions, causing them to become dry, frizzy, and more susceptible to breakage. Wearing a hat to reduce exposure is advisable as well as using protection on the hair, such as a UV spray. Beauty Works 10 in 1 Miracle Spray is a great option as it includes UV protection.
Avoid Contact Between Hair Extensions and Sun Cream
Sun cream, while protecting your skin from harmful UV rays, can unfortunately cause unwanted reactions with hair extensions. Ingredients in sun cream, especially avobenzone, can lead to discolouration, turning your extensions into an unintended shade. Always ensure your extensions are safely tied up or covered when applying sun cream to avoid direct contact.
Choose a Sun Cream Without Avobenzone
Avobenzone is a common ingredient in many sun creams, known for its effective protection against both UVA and UVB rays. However, it is notorious for causing chemical reactions that result in hair discolouration. Opt for sun creams that do not contain avobenzone to keep your extensions safe. This ingredient binds with iron particles in water, creating rust-like stains on hair. By avoiding avobenzone, you can maintain the life of your extensions throughout the summer. See a demonstration below on the affects of using different sun creams on hair extensions.
Hard water
Hard water is water that has a higher level of alkaline/mineral content. This depends on where you are in the world, with certain locations worse than others. If you go abroad and experience a higher level of alkaline than what your hair is used to, it can cause colour to fade or turn orange/pink in tone. The build-up of iron content in water over time will mean you need to have your hair coloured or hair extensions toned or neutralised with specific shampoos to counteract the discolouration. A clarifying shampoo has virtually the same goals as a hair detox. They both remove residue, minerals, and oils. The key difference lies in the active ingredients. Try the Beauty Works Clarifying Shampoo to combat minerals, effective at washing away mineral deposits from chemicals like chlorine or even hard water.
So now you know the risks, here’s how to combat summer hair damage…
Wash & Protect
Investing in a good quality shampoo and conditioner is vital for keeping your hair and hair extensions in top condition. Beauty Works Pearl Nourishing Argan Oil Shampoo and Pearl Nourishing Argan Oil Conditioner use specially formulated Argan Oil fortified ingredients to nourish and repair. Argan Oil is extremely rich in nutrients, including fatty acids and vitamin E, scientifically proven to make hair softer, silkier and shinier.
Nourish & Replenish
With high exposure to heat, humidity and sun on holiday, it’s important to keep your hair conditioned and hydrated. Giving your hair some TLC is vital during the summer months, to prevent it from becoming damaged. Our Argan Serum and Pearl Nourishing Mask are rich in Vitamin E, so they are great for keeping your hair nourished and boosting shine.
UV Shield
The chemical reaction between chlorine and sunlight causes discolouration to chemically coloured hair. You may have noticed that after you come back from holiday your hair colour has been altered by the sun – this is EXACTLY the same for your hair extensions. Try to keep your hair out of direct sunlight, where possible, by wearing a hat. A UV spray, such as Beauty Works 10 in 1 Miracle Spray , is ESSENTIAL for summer haircare.
Heat Barrier
The heat of summer is already damaging to your hair, but adding in heated styling tools can put even more strain on your locks. Using a Heat Protection Spray will help, not only with damage to the cuticle, but it will prevent the hair from changing colour. This is particularly noticeable with mid shafts to ends, where you will hold the styling tool for a longer period of time. Keep using your fave tools without worrying about damage with Beauty Works Heat Protection Spray.
Anti-Frizz
Beauty Works Dream Shine is a heat-activated preventative treatment for your hair. Our specialist formula acts as a humidity shield, sealing individual hair cuticles and split ends to fight frizz and fly-aways, coating the hair with a dream-like polish for super shiny, healthy-looking locks. After shampooing and conditioning, apply Dream Shine to damp hair and blow-dry to activate.
Discolouration
Keeping your blonde hair blonde can be an endless struggle with sun, chlorine, and hard water leading to harsh, brassy tones in the hair. When you return from holiday and find your hair has potentially gone a warmer tone, using the Beauty Works Anti-Yellow Shampoo will help to neutralise those brassy tones restoring cooler tones to your blonde hair. Additionally, using the Beauty Works Clarifying Shampoo will help fight off the minerals that cause discoloration, ensuring your blonde stays vibrant and cool-toned.
For example:
Green neutralises Red
Blue neutralises Orange
Violet neutralises Yellow
They work by cancelling out colours opposite to them on the colour wheel. Always seek professional advice from a trained hairstylist before toning or using anti-yellow products on your hair or hair extensions.
Detangle
Use a Boar Bristle Brush to detangle the hair, spread natural oils and minimise breakage. Never sleep with your hair wet… ever! Hair is more vulnerable to tangling when wet, whilst also being heavier when wet, making breakage more likely. You will do more potential damage to your own hair and the hair extensions if you don’t brush out and dry your hair off straight away.
Take a look at Molly-Mae's hair care video on how to properly maintain and care for your extensions using our Anti-Yellow Shampoo, Anti-Yellow Conditioner, and 10-in-1 Miracle Spray to neutralise yellow discolouration and banish brass, restoring the cooler tones to blonde hair.
Follow us on Instagram and TikTok for more tips, advice, and hair insp
Discover How to Prep Your Hair for Your Summer Holiday
Summer is officially here and we're ready for sun, sea and sand - but is your hair prepared? Everyone wants that beach babe look but make sure you’re in the know about the potential damage being in the sun can cause for your own hair and hair extensions. Read our top tips on how to keep your locks looking luxe this summer and get your hair vacay ready.
Chlorine
High chlorine levels in swimming pools have the potential to cause discolouration and damage to your hair extensions. No one wants that telltale greenish tint to their hair, so avoid getting your extensions wet in chlorine altogether, particularly with blonde shades. Chlorine content also strips the hair’s natural lubricant, sebum, leaving your hair dry and brittle.
UV rays
We all know the dangers of UV rays to our skin, but have you thought about the impact on your hair? UV strips the colour and moisture from your hair extensions, causing them to become dry, frizzy, and more susceptible to breakage. Wearing a hat to reduce exposure is advisable as well as using protection on the hair, such as a UV spray. Beauty Works 10 in 1 Miracle Spray is a great option as it includes UV protection.
Avoid Contact Between Hair Extensions and Sun Cream
Sun cream, while protecting your skin from harmful UV rays, can unfortunately cause unwanted reactions with hair extensions. Ingredients in sun cream, especially avobenzone, can lead to discolouration, turning your extensions into an unintended shade. Always ensure your extensions are safely tied up or covered when applying sun cream to avoid direct contact.
Choose a Sun Cream Without Avobenzone
Avobenzone is a common ingredient in many sun creams, known for its effective protection against both UVA and UVB rays. However, it is notorious for causing chemical reactions that result in hair discolouration. Opt for sun creams that do not contain avobenzone to keep your extensions safe. This ingredient binds with iron particles in water, creating rust-like stains on hair. By avoiding avobenzone, you can maintain the life of your extensions throughout the summer.
Hard water
Hard water is water that has a higher level of alkaline/mineral content. This depends on where you are in the world, with certain locations worse than others. If you go abroad and experience a higher level of alkaline than what your hair is used to, it can cause colour to fade or turn orange/pink in tone. The build-up of iron content in water over time will mean you need to have your hair coloured or hair extensions toned or neutralised with specific shampoos to counteract the discolouration. A clarifying shampoo has virtually the same goals as a hair detox. They both remove residue, minerals, and oils. The key difference lies in the active ingredients. Try the Beauty Works Clarifying Shampoo to combat minerals, effective at washing away mineral deposits from chemicals like chlorine or even hard water.
So now you know the risks, here’s how to combat summer hair damage…
Wash & Protect
Investing in a good quality shampoo and conditioner is vital for keeping your hair and hair extensions in top condition. Beauty Works Pearl Nourishing Argan Oil Shampoo and Pearl Nourishing Argan Oil Conditioner use specially formulated Argan Oil fortified ingredients to nourish and repair. Argan Oil is extremely rich in nutrients, including fatty acids and vitamin E, scientifically proven to make hair softer, silkier and shinier.
Nourish & Replenish
With high exposure to heat, humidity and sun on holiday, it’s important to keep your hair conditioned and hydrated. Giving your hair some TLC is vital during the summer months, to prevent it from becoming damaged. Our Argan Serum and Pearl Nourishing Mask are rich in Vitamin E, so they are great for keeping your hair nourished and boosting shine.
UV Shield
The chemical reaction between chlorine and sunlight causes discolouration to chemically coloured hair. You may have noticed that after you come back from holiday your hair colour has been altered by the sun – this is EXACTLY the same for your hair extensions. Try to keep your hair out of direct sunlight, where possible, by wearing a hat. A UV spray, such as Beauty Works 10 in 1 Miracle Spray, is ESSENTIAL for summer haircare.
Heat Barrier
The heat of summer is already damaging to your hair, but adding in heated styling tools can put even more strain on your locks. Using a Heat Protection Spray will help, not only with damage to the cuticle, but it will prevent the hair from changing colour. This is particularly noticeable with mid shafts to ends, where you will hold the styling tool for a longer period of time. Keep using your fave tools without worrying about damage with Beauty Works Heat Protection Spray.
Anti-Frizz
Beauty Works Dream Shine is a heat-activated preventative treatment for your hair. Our specialist formula acts as a humidity shield, sealing individual hair cuticles and split ends to fight frizz and fly-aways, coating the hair with a dream-like polish for super shiny, healthy-looking locks. After shampooing and conditioning, apply Dream Shine to damp hair and blow-dry to activate.
Discolouration
Keeping your blonde hair blonde can be an endless struggle with sun, chlorine, and hard water leading to harsh, brassy tones in the hair. When you return from holiday and find your hair has potentially gone a warmer tone, ssing the Beauty Works Anti-Yellow Shampoo will help to neutralise those brassy tones restoring cooler tones to your blonde hair. Additionally, using the Beauty Works Clarifying Shampoo will help fight off the minerals that cause discoloration, ensuring your blonde stays vibrant and cool-toned.
For example:
Green neutralises Red
Blue neutralises Orange
Violet neutralises Yellow
They work by cancelling out colours opposite to them on the colour wheel. Always seek professional advice from a trained hairstylist before toning or using anti-yellow products on your hair or hair extensions.
Detangle
Use a Boar Bristle Brush to detangle the hair, spread natural oils and minimise breakage. Never sleep with your hair wet… ever! Hair is more vulnerable to tangling when wet, whilst also being heavier when wet, making breakage more likely. You will do more potential damage to your own hair and the hair extensions if you don’t brush out and dry your hair off straight away.
Take a look at Molly-Mae's hair care video on how to properly maintain and care for your extensions using our Anti-Yellow Shampoo, Anti-Yellow Conditioner, and 10-in-1 Miracle Spray to neutralise yellow discolouration and banish brass, restoring the cooler tones to blonde hair.
Follow us on Instagram and TikTok for more tips, advice, and hair inspiration!
Beauty Works x Huda: Introducing A New Era of Hair
Could This Be the Most Luxurious Hair Collaboration Yet?
Luxury meets innovation in the most iconic way possible. Beauty Works, the global leader in luxury hair extensions is proud to unveil an exclusive partnership with beauty powerhouse Huda Kattan.
Together, we’re rewriting the rules of hair transformations with a game-changing collection that blends Beauty Works’ award-winning hair expertise with Huda’s iconic beauty vision to launch a stunning new range of hair products, designed to enhance your natural beauty while putting hair health first. Inspired by the richness and elegance of Middle Eastern beauty and created for women across the globe, this transformative collection brings together centuries of cultural influence with modern hair technology. Whether you’re looking to build thickness to thinning hair, experiment with face framing, blending shades with your natural colour or looking to add more hair for extra volume there is something for everyone in the Beauty Works x Huda collection.
Who is Huda Kattan?
Huda Kattan is a global beauty icon, entrepreneur, and the founder of Huda Beauty—one of the fastest-growing beauty brands in the world. Known for her transformative vision and trend-setting influence, Huda has redefined the beauty industry by championing inclusivity, bold self-expression, and innovative product design. With a background in makeup artistry and a passion for empowering others, she has built a loyal global following that spans millions. Her signature style blends glamour with authenticity, making her the perfect partner for a collaboration that celebrates beauty, hair confidence, and uncompromising quality.
The Hair: Unmatched Quality, Unrivalled Shine
At the heart of the collection lies the cornerstone of the Beauty Works legacy—our hair. Established as the very best in the industry, using high-quality human hair has become our trademark.
We use only 100% Remy Human Hair, responsibly sourced and quality assured from root to tip. Every strand retains its cuticle for a long-lasting, tangle-free experience and unbeatable radiance.
Crafted under a strict global quality assurance programme, our hair delivers consistent excellence thanks to years of strong supplier relationships and an unwavering commitment to ethical sourcing.
The Shades: Crafted by Huda
5 signature new shades that reflect Huda’s heritage, designed and created by Huda with a dark root so they can be worn in multiple ways whilst respecting the natural hair.
· Huda: A deep, dark brown root that seamlessly melts into rich, sun-kissed caramel highlights, creating a glamorous and dimensional look.
· Desert Dune: A dark brunette root that transitions into a bold contrast of deep brunette lowlights and bright blonde highlights, inspired by the golden sands of the Arabian Desert with a ‘90s highlight effect.
· Arabia Doll: A velvety, deep dark brown with warm undertones, offering a polished and sophisticated brunette shade.
· Midnight Kohl: A natural black shade with intense depth, inspired by the mystery of a midnight sky, delivering a bold yet refined look.
· Spiced Oud: A soft brown root transitioning into warm, earthy tones, evoking the richness of Middle Eastern luxury.
Available in the below methods:
Barely There® Clip-In Set | Barely There® Mix & Match | Invisitip® Nanobond® | Celebrity Choice® Slimline® Tape | Express-Weft | XXS-Weft
Introducing the Barely There® Innovation
Ready to change everything you thought you knew about extensions?
NEW: Barely There® Clip-In Set
Designed with scalp-mimicking technology, these ultra-natural clip-ins use a lightweight PU base and “push-up effect” for that growing-from-the-scalp illusion. Flat, comfortable, and invisible—these extensions are engineered for both everyday glam and special moments.
Experience complete comfort that enhances your natural hair without added weight or strain. Each weft can be used for more strategic placement to target lower-density hair areas and cover finer areas with precision. Perfect for concealing thinning areas and boosting both volume and length. The extensions allow you to experiment with colour, whether you’re adding highlights, lowlights, or a contrasting hue, all without the commitment of dyes. These luxury hair enhancements deliver an instant transformation with easy at-home installation and removal in minutes.
The colour-coded clip matches the root colour of the extensions to deliver a truly invisible experience. With added benefits to protect the natural hair, we’ve designed the clips to cushion the natural hair and protect from breakage or any damage by adding a protective silicone layer to cushion your natural hair.
This 7-piece clip-in set is available in 15 of our best-selling Beauty Works shades plus Huda’s 5 New Shades and three lengths 18” (160g), 20” (180g), 22” (200g).
NEW: Build Your Dream Hair with Barely There® Mix & Match
Take control of your hair transformation with the Beauty Works x Huda Barely There® Mix & Match Collection, a revolutionary way to curate your own bespoke hair extensions set. Designed for ultimate flexibility, this collection allows you to customise your look by mixing and matching individual wefts to achieve your perfect blend of volume, colour and coverage.
Choose from three versatile options: Mix and Match Volumiser for maximum impact, Mix and Match Duo for balanced volume or Mix and Match Minis for face-framing accents. Whether you’re enhancing your existing Barely There® set, adding dimension with new tones, or creating a completely unique blend, these pieces empower you to design a look that’s truly your own.
Available in lengths 18” to 20” and crafted from 100% Remy human hair, this collection delivers a seamless, undetectable finish. Featuring the same Barely There® weft design, every weft blends effortlessly into your natural hair. Easy to install and remove at home, this collection lets you become your own beauty curator, because no two hair goals are the same. Choose from any of our 15 bestselling Beauty Works shades plus Hudas 5 New Shades:
Mix & Match Minis
Frustrated by thinning or breakage or just want to add in colour to the front of your hairline?
Perfect for thinning or breakage, the Mini two piece set is designed to enhance the appearance of fine hair. Ideal for adding subtle volume, face-framing highlights, or customised blending. Especially effective around the temples where other extensions can’t reach. Use it to add a pop of contrasting colour, refine finer sections or fine-tune your look with precision. Includes 2 x 2-clip face-framers for targeted, natural-looking volume. Available in two lengths: 18” (18g) or 20” (20g).
“Perfect for everyday wear, it’s the quick and discreet fix you need to switch up your hair by enhancing colour, length and volume in one” love from Huda.
Mix & Match Duo
A versatile choice for balanced volume and blend, perfect for adding thickness and colour throughout or enhancing your existing set. Add instant colour and volume with zero damage or commitment. This duo set blends seamlessly into your hairline, concealing thinning, breakage, and low-density areas with a “push-up effect” from the root, mimicking natural hair growth. Includes 2 x 3-clip wefts for balanced coverage and volume. Each piece is crafted from 100% Remy human hair and is available in two lengths: 18” (46g) and 20” (52g).
“Barely There, these density duo clip-in extensions give me an extra boost of confidence and are ready to use at home” – love from Huda.
Mix & Match Volumiser
The perfect solution for maximum volume and coverage in one easy step, ideal for boosting fullness at the back of the head. Featuring a ‘push-up effect’ that gives the illusion of hair growing from the root, this versatile clip-in piece adds instant volume and colour without straining your natural hair. Effortlessly conceal thinning, breakage, or low-density areas, or wear it alone to elevate your look in one simple move. Each piece is crafted from 100% Remy human hair and includes 1 x 4-clip weft for maximum coverage. Available in lengths: 18” (32g) or 20” (36g) for a natural, lightweight boost.
“A lightweight volume piece giving me my daily fix of volume” – love from Huda.
A Future Designed by You
More than just a collaboration, this partnership is about empowering a global beauty community. Beauty Works and Huda Beauty fans will have the chance to shape the future of the collection, with product drops and exclusive launches influenced by what YOU want to see next. This is the beginning of a new era of luxurious, healthy hair, where endless possibilities meet the power of beauty without compromise. Shop the collection Beauty Works x Huda, the hair collaboration the world has been waiting for.
Get ready to live your best hair life with salon-level confidence, from the comfort of your home. Join us as we redefine what it means to have beautiful, healthy hair—without compromise.
