The may hot list: the product launches dropping this month

We're feeling the sunny vibes with these May hair product launches. Below are the hottest travel kits for your client's hols, the latest balayage kits to get your clients blonder for summer and the latest advances in heat protection. It's looking a lot like summer...

Protect and perfect

Summer can be tough on your client’s hair. At their next appointment, recommend Schwarzkopf Professional BC Sun Protect Travel Size Kit. It helps protect hair before, after and during sun exposure. RRP £18

Blonde ambition

Reach up to 9 levels of lift in less time, all while maintaining your client’s hair integrity, thanks to the unique oil-based developers in L’Oréal Professionnel Blond Studio 9 Levels. 

Lighter life

Get acquainted with the new Alter Ego Blonde Ego range with the brand’s Intro Kit. It contains the Balayage Clay Lightener, Ultra 9 Lightener, Blonde Maintain Shampoo (1 litre) and a complimentary double bristle brush. £55+VAT

Travel tress tamers

Balmain Paris Hair Couture Limited Edition Cosmetic Bag is chic catwalk-inspired white patent bag that is filled with travel-sized Balmain products. Salon Price: £18.50, RRP £34.95

Rainbow brights

The special edition Denman D3 Honolulu inYellow and African Violet is inspired by Denman’s Modern Lives collection and created by the brand’s global creative director, Paul Stafford. £5.35+VAT

Scalp saviour

Scalps deserve and need a dedicated exfoliating, cleansing and priming routine. The Goldwell Kerasilk Revitalize range can be used as anin-salon treatment with products to maintain the results at home. From £17

Curl revolution

The ghd Oracle can be used to create endless curls in one simple stroke. It uses technology that combines a unique shape, the styling powers of heat and a cool setting to create curls for all hair types. RRP £175

Colour kaleidoscope

Joico Color Intensity LoveFest Collection is a duo of cool and creative shades (Limelight and Aqua Flow) that were created by the brand’s ambassador Larisa Love. RRP £6.05 each

Heaven scents 

Reignite your retail shelf with R+Co Dark Waves Fragrance Gel, which can be applied to pulse points and ran through your client’s hair to leave tresses delicately scented. £26

Sheer colour

Formulated for fine, dry and colour-treated hair, the Pureology Hydrate Sheer Shampoo and Condition helps to prevent build-up on hair follicles and allow the vibrancy of your client’s colour to shine. From £19.95

Stop the burn

Kevin Murphy Heated Defense is a leave-in foam treatment that protects all hair types from damage caused by heat styling tools. RRP £25

Weatherproof hair

The six products in the Redken Frizz Dismiss range are infused with sustainably sourced babassu oil which tames flyaways, decreases puffiness and increases manageability and shine. From £17.50

Sun-kissed highlights

Summer means a rise in blonde requests. ASP Affinage Salon Professional Spirit Lights is an off-scalp system that lightens hair up to 3 levels and delivers bespoke tones. The Intro Kit contains four pigments and a lightening powder to get started. RRP £65+VAT.

Perm perfection

IdHAIR Black Magicis a perm system that claims to be gentle on the scalp. It is ammonia and thioglycolate-free and has a mild fragrance. RRP £3.99

Wavy baby

Bring second-day hair back to life with Paul Mitchell Tea Tree Wave Refresher Spray. Infused with a coconut fragrance it aims to smooth and revive locks between washes. From RRP £7.90

Straighten it out

Braliz, the formaldehyde-free professional Brazilian blow-dry treatment range is now available in the UK from DC Salon Products. It offers a long-lasting smooth finish, while keeping hair healthy. From £15.50

Ray ban

UV rays, sea spray, chlorine and salt can make tresses dry, dull and difficult to manage. Suggest Wella Invigo Sun range, which contains a shampoo, conditioner and UV protection spray to protect hair from sun exposure.

Creative nudes

From peach-toned blonde to violet-toned brown, the milk_shake Creative Nude collection with highly creative permanent colours will prove to be a hit with your clients.