Advice from Bali’s Hair Honcho Experts on taming your tresses amidst Bali’s damaging heat, helmet-hair, humidity and the tropical challenges posed by paradise.
Helmet hair, humidity, frizz, chlorinated shades of green, beach breakage – having good hair in Bali can be as hard as escaping cocktails at sunset. So we’ve interviewed some of Bali’s head honchos (aka: specialists in all things hair!) from Glo Day Spa and Salon to shine their spotlight on how to get (and keep) good hair days in paradise.
Whether for a quick blow-out before you head out, expert styling, uber colour or colour correction, or special event – yes, weddings! – styling, Glo has every dilemma more than covered for the best, island hair days. (And that’s just hair – don’t forget the rest of their beauty, nails or massage treatments.)
So here’s the top tropical hair tips from Glo’s salon experts:
Ryan: Colour expert, corrector and cutting genius.
In the hair game for 12 years, Ryan keeps things simple but stylish, maximising natural beauty with his artful cuts and colours. With seven of his twelve years hair experience right here in Bali, Ryan’s island experience is second-to-none!
Hair philosophy: “Clients are the star, and I’m here to make them look and feel like one! I also believe in maintaining the integrity of the hair.”
Expertise: Hair colour and cutting.
Bali hair danger: Chlorine, chlorine, chlorine! It turns all of my blonds green. Always keep your beautiful tresses out of the pool water. Or, before jumping in the pool, rinse your hair under a shower first – as hair is porous, it won’t then absorb the chlorine as much.
Best Bali hair advice: Try using the leave-in Alfaparf Extraordinary Fluid, a highly moisturising treatment that works well in Bali.
Sarah: Special event & wedding hair stylist to Bali’s best.
With ten years of industry experience under her belt, half of those here in Bali, Sarah is the island’s expert in making brides smile on their big day. Transforming brides into goddesses on their special day – in both hair and gorgeous makeup – is all in a days work for Sarah.
Hair philosophy: “You can pull off any hairstyle or colour, provided you wear it with confidence.”
Expertise: Bridal upstyling and make up.
Hair philosophy: It’s all about the detail. We spend time on every single guest making sure that they are receiving high quality treatments every time they visit.
Best Bali hair advice: It’s about a little bit of care, consistently. Use a leave in treatment or serum every time you wash your hair, to prevent the ends from drying out.
Lucy: Australian ambassador for Hair & Make Up.
A recent newbie Bali from Australia, but not to the hair industry, Lucy has wasted no time in creating goddess hair for travellers, expats and locals.
Hair philosophy: “Life isn’t perfect but your hair can be.”
Expertise: Hair stylist and make up artist.
Hair philosophy: We hire a team of experienced qualified staff so you can sit back, relax and leave feeling uplifted and rejuvenated.
Best Bali hair advice: You wear your hair everyday of your life, so invest in it. Bali is an affordable place to live, but it’s worth using premium hair products to prevent your hair from drying out too much from the harsh sun and water here.
Budiman, Colour extraordinaire.
Relishing Bali’s tropical island lifestyle, this talented hair master loves keeping up with the latest trends, and everything about his salon and clients.
Hair philosophy: “A great hair stylist can be a good friend, a problem solver, and sometimes a confidant. And we make you feel better about yourself. Isn’t that what everyone wants?”
Expertise: Colour, and all styles of haircuts for women, men, and children.
Hair philosophy: As Joan Crawford once said, “the most important thing a woman can have – next to talent – is her hairdresser.” Changing your appearance does not change your personality, but a good hairstyle can help boost your confidence, both for special events and your daily routine.
Best Bali hair advice: Bali’s heat and humidity is so bad for your hair, particularly coloured or damaged hair. Be kind and routinely get your hair treated, to avoid further damage from the sun, saltwater, and chlorine – you’ll see the ongoing difference.
Dania: The awesome all-rounder.
With fourteen years of hairdressing experience and seven years in Bali, Dania is an experienced hand at island hair. Enticed here by the excitement of treating tourists, she now operates as Glo’s hair-extraordinaire, all rounder.
“I love crafting hair as I feel like an artist, and enjoy creating beauty.”
Expertise: Cutting, colour, bridal, upstyles and henna.
Hair philosophy: You can choose any hairstyle or colour, as long as you continually look after your hair and use treatments.
Bali hair danger: Communication between client and stylist! It’s imperative to chat in detail so we understand what you want to achieve.
Best Bali hair advice: Use Keratin Reconstructing treatments often, to combat the humidity.
When booking in your next cut, colour or treatment, Glo’s hair gurus have you covered with their expert knowledge, and so much passion. And don’t forget whilst you’re there, that with their beauty and nail menu, you can literally be covered from head to toe!
Glo Spa Bali, Sanur p. +62 361 282 826, Seminyak p. +62 361 738 689, Sandy Bay Nusa Lembongan p. +62 8289 701 5600. e. [email protected].
Image credits: Top image, five, six and seven: Pinterest.
This article is sponsored by Glo Day Spa and Salon.