New Hair, New Me… and a Little Kérastase Magic

If there’s one thing that instantly makes you feel amazing it’s a fresh haircut.

After a few months of debating whether to go shorter I finally went for the chop! It feels lighter, healthier, and somehow makes getting ready in the morning so much easier. Who knew losing a few inches could add so much confidence?

As someone whose hair naturally gets lighter in the sunshine, summer is my favourite season for my blonde. I love how the sun creates those natural, sun-kissed highlights, but warmer weather also brings its challenges. UV rays, chlorine, sea water and heat styling can quickly leave blonde hair feeling dry, dull and in need of a little extra TLC. That’s why my new haircare routine has become just as important as my fresh cut.

My Summer Blonde Survival Kit

I was lucky enough to receive the Kérastase Blond Absolu collection, and honestly, it couldn’t have arrived at a better time.

Inside the beautiful lilac gift box were three products designed to keep blondes looking their best all summer long:

Bain Lumière Shampoo – A lightweight cleansing shampoo that leaves my hair feeling clean without stripping away moisture. My new bob has so much more movement now, and this keeps it feeling soft and bouncy.

Cicaflash Conditioner – Somewhere between a conditioner and a treatment, this has quickly become my favourite. It leaves my hair silky, nourished and easy to style without weighing it down, which is exactly what a shorter hairstyle needs.

Blonde Guard Leave-In Spray – My everyday essential. It helps protect against heat, UV rays, chlorine and dehydration while keeping frizz under control. I simply spray it through damp hair before styling my loose waves.

The Bob Life

One unexpected bonus of having a shorter hairstyle? My hair routine takes half the time.

I’ve been embracing my natural texture, adding a few loose waves, finishing with the Blonde Guard spray, and I’m ready to head out the door. It looks effortless (even if it did take me ten minutes with the curling wand!).

The products leave my hair looking glossy instead of dry, and because my blonde naturally lifts in the sun, they help keep it looking healthy, hydrated and bright rather than faded or brassy.

First Impressions

The packaging alone feels luxurious, those soft lilac bottles are almost too pretty to put in the bathroom cabinet. Thankfully, the products perform just as beautifully as they look.

After just a few uses I’ve noticed:

• Softer, shinier blonde hair.
• Less frizz and fewer flyaways.
• Waves that hold their shape without feeling stiff.
• Hair that feels stronger despite regular heat styling.
• My sun-lightened blonde staying bright, fresh and healthy-looking.

Final Thoughts

A new haircut always feels amazing, and pairing my new wavy bob with a haircare routine designed specifically for blonde hair has made all the difference.

The Kérastase Blond Absolu range feels like the perfect companion for sunny days, helping my blonde stay glossy, healthy and full of life.

Now if you’ll excuse me, I’ll be finding every excuse possible to swish my new bob around for the rest of summer.