We’re all chasing that elusive balance between work and calm, but here’s your June reminder: you can’t pour from an empty cup. We are so much better for our jobs, partners, and families when we actually take care of ourselves first.

Lately, I’ve been practicing what I preach. I stepped away from crazy long work days and reduced my hours for a while to spend time with friends and loved ones in Paris and the South of France. The payoff has been instant. For me, it’s been about simple pleasures - soaking up the sea breeze, feeling the sun on my skin, snuggling my boys, and watching Federico fully embrace the local lifestyle (which apparently means daily ocean swims and cheekily sneaking into Michelin-starred restaurants solo!).

Now that June is officially here, the summer heat and salty air are in full swing, meaning keeping our glow intact is a must. Read on for a roundup of my favorite things this month, plus my go-to secrets for keeping your hair and skin beautifully healthy during these gorgeous summer days.

H A I R  &   B E A U T Y 

New product alert!!! holi (locks): later this month on June 9th we’re launching our brand new leave-in treatment - a reparative product that’s powered by silk peptides, keratin, and bioactive oils to visibly restore strength, softness, and shine. 

I formulated holi (locks) silk peptide leave-in bonding treatment to deliver the smoothing, strengthening, and shine-enhancing benefits people love in traditional bonding treatments without relying on silicones that can build up on the hair over time, which doesn’t allow actives to truly repair the hair. Instead, the formula utilizes two advanced forms of Japanese silk peptides, hydrolyzed silk protein and isostearoyl hydrolyzed silk, which help support the appearance of stronger, healthier-looking hair while improving softness, manageability, and shine.

Key benefits:

• Helps support weakened hair bonds with silk peptides and keratin
• Instantly detangles and improves manageability
• Smooths the cuticle for shine and softness
• Delivers weightless hydration with squalane and hyaluronic acid
• Helps reduce the appearance of frizz and breakage over time

This featherweight cream is so easy to use - just apply a small amount to damp or towel-dried hair, focusing on mid-lengths and ends, then comb it through to distribute evenly. Finish by air drying for natural texture or blow dry for a smooth, polished finish.

I tested this myself until I was 100% happy with the formulation. I love how it melts instantly into the hair leaving strands soft, glossy, touchable - and never greasy. When I was formulating this I made sure we used a synthetic-free scent and chose one inspired by the French Riviera featuring notes of ambroxan, jasmine, rose, citrus, and soft florals layered with warm, skin-like undertones. 

The summer blush: This tiny flush balm cream blush from Merit comes in really cute colours - pops, neutrals, or pinks - and it fits right in your purse! We love that it’s vegan, cruelty free, fragrance free and safe for sensitive and acne prone skin. It’s easy to use too - apply it directly to your skin and blend with fingers, or you can order the Merit Blush No 1 blending brush if you prefer. 

The skincare boost from within: By the time we reach 30, our natural collagen levels start to drop, leading to those first signs of wrinkles and a loss of skin firmness. As an essential protein, collagen supports the strength and elasticity of everything from your skin and hair to your joints and bones. Supplementing with it is key to restoring moisture, suppleness, and a youthful glow. Our holi (mane) daily supplement combines powerful marine collagen and pearl powder to promote strong, healthy hair, radiant skin, and resilient nails.

Key Benefits:

• Boosts collagen production and cell renewal.
• Combats volume loss and fine lines.
• Hydrates and plumps dry skin with essential amino acids.

Here’s a longer read on tips for Slow Aging that shares some of the products we love and explains the longer term benefits you can achieve for your skin, hair and nails with collagen. We also take a look at how vitamin C and retinol can help, some treatments we like, and the good habits we should all get into.

The sweet smell of summer: In 2025, we launched the latest in our range of holi (stick) deodorants, which were among the first to redefine what aluminum-free could be - not just clean and effective, but undeniably luxurious. 

Of course my favorite one this time of year is the Cap d’ Antibes - which I created to remind me of some of my favorite days spent in the South of France… those sun-drenched Riviera mornings swimming at Hotel du Cap, afternoons driving along winding roads, catching the light off the ocean. With notes of passion fruit, coconut, mint, peach cherry and rose, the minute I take the cap off, I’m back and its sensual blend really says ‘summer’ to me.

A big trend at the moment is scent layering - combining a couple of deodorants. Each of our holi (stick) scents is composed like a fine fragrance - and because they’re free of any synthetic fragrance - they’re perfect to wear alone or layered - read more about how to do this here and find out which combinations we love the most.

The travel size cleanser: our mini holi (cleanse) is a must-have this time of year for anyone on the go. It’s TSA-approved, it doesn’t leak at all and is hands down the best mini oil-based make up remover you’ll ever find. If you order the full size one you also get one of our muslin cloths, which are super gentle on your skin! 

The summer skin glow tip: I like to mix a few drops of holi (body) and body (balm) together for the perfect all day or evening glow. This magical combination nourishes your sun-kissed skin, leaving it velvety soft, supple and subtly fragranced.

The safe sun beauty product: the suncare market is flooded with products which contain chemicals which may be unsafe, that cross the skin barrier and enter our systems. That’s why I created holi (soleil), our firming and plumping mineral sunscreen. It's a sheer, dew-enhancing skin protecting drop, formulated with hydrating ingredients, antioxidants, and SPF 50+. You can wear it alone or under makeup and it blends in so easily.

W A R D R O B E

The timeless cardigan: I adore this little pink vintage Chanel cardigan - it's such a timeless design and I’m always on the look out at real real, eBay and poshmark for chic vintage pieces!

The cute shorts: These pink striped knitted shorts are also a favorite - I love the design - and they’re on sale right now!

The lingerie and sleepwear: I love Dora Larsen for the beautiful designs, fun colours and soft fabrics: This Manon lace underwire bra is so pretty - I wear mine under a contrasting colour dress for effect. And I’m all for sleepwear that’s so pretty you’ll want to wear it out too - adore this Mafalda Cami & Short Set.

The sunglasses: These fab Miu Miu sunglasses with their mirror graded azalea lenses are such a flattering shape and color - they’re giving 2003 Euro Club summer! 

A C T I V I T Y 

The Summer Sauna Reset - How to Protect Your Hair and Skin in the Heat

Saunas are traditionally associated with colder months, but incorporating regular sessions into your summertime routine offers a massive seasonal boost. Sweating it out during the summer can significantly reduce stress, enhance relaxation, improve your mood, and promote better sleep quality.

However, maximizing these benefits requires a bit of strategy. To prevent the intense heat from stripping your moisture, you need to protect your hair and skin.

Here is how I optimize my sauna sessions, using my targeted five-product routine for hair, face and body: holi (locks), holi (glow), holi (bright), holi (wash) and body (balm).

Understanding the Risks to Your Hair

While saunas do wonders for your mental well-being, the high temperatures present distinct risks to your hair, including moisture loss, cuticle lifting, frizz, and protein degradation.

Sauna heat can severely dry out your strands, and protection is especially critical if you have:

• Color-treated or bleached hair
• Hair extensions
• Fine or curly hair
• Already porous or damaged hair

To combat this, I use holi (locks), which is formulated with a silk and keratin complex that coats and supports the hair fiber. Combined with squalane and botanical lipids, it creates a lightweight protective veil that drastically reduces moisture loss during heat exposure.

Your Step-by-Step Sauna Routine

To get the most out of your session without compromising your skin and hair health, follow this simple pre- and mid-sauna ritual.

1. Before You Enter

• Cleanse and Hydrate: Always start by drinking plenty of water. Then, thoroughly remove any makeup or SPF applied earlier in the day so your pores can breathe.
• Prep Your Hair: Dampen your hair and apply a small amount of holi (locks) from roots to tips to lock in baseline moisture.

Pro-Tip: Despite all the sweating, prolonged heat can actually leave your scalp dry and irritated. For ultimate protection, consider wearing a clean towel or a traditional sauna hat to shield your hair and scalp from direct heat exposure.

2. During the Session

• For the Face: Layer a combination of holi (glow) and holi (bright) onto your clean skin. The ambient heat of the sauna helps these nourishing formulas sink deeper into the skin.
• For the Hair: As the sauna heats the hair shaft, the cuticle naturally begins to lift. The hydrolyzed silk, keratin, and broccoli seed oil in holi (locks) work to smooth the hair surface, maintaining softness and manageability while preventing that dreaded post-sauna brittle texture.

3. After your Sauna

• Shower - our holi (wash) ageless resurfacing body cleanser is a luxurious, face-grade body wash and exfoliant designed for your shower or bath. It transforms from a gel into a rich, foamy oil to cleanse and smooth your skin.
• Hair care - wash your hair with a gentle shampoo and conditioner to rinse hair thoroughly and then comb through wet hair with a wide toothed comb and let it dry naturally if you can.
• Moisturise - gently pat skin dry then apply body (balm) ageless body treatment crème -  our advanced serum-balm hybrid melts instantly into your skin, and delivers 24-hour hydration while visibly smoothing texture and improving tone, leaving your skin looking lifted, supple, and lit from within.

Trusting your intuition:

Intuition is quiet - it’s the first thing we lose when we’re constantly reacting. Slowing down in the South of France with morning sun, long walks, and less noise has helped me reset my body and mind, and reconnect with my circadian rhythm and my instincts.

Your intuition already knows. You just have to be still enough to hear it.

Love, Jena x