TOP 8 SUMMER HAIR CARE TIPS

Summertime is all about spending care-free days outdoors enjoying 
the warm weather. But with that come a whole host of elements that can 
wreak havoc on your hair.That’s why adopting a summer hair care routine 
is so important to the health of your strands and in keeping the style you 
love.But when you’re battling heat and humidity and swimming pool chemicals, 
how do you know which treatments are best for you? And is there anything
you can do to prevent damage from happening to begin with?Fortunately, 
there are several tricks and products you can use to beat the heat damage 
on your hair this season. 

Read on to discover the top 8 summer hair care tips to keep your style 
from fizzling out this summer.

CONDITIONING IS KEY

Your hair gets just as thirsty in the hot summertime as you do. So why 
not treat it to a little moisture-rich refreshment? Switching your shampoo 
and conditioner to moisturizing formulas and using hair oil or serum on the 
ends will help restore parched locks. For added treatment, conditioning masks 
and live-in conditioners will give a deeper level of moisture.Need even 
more help? Salons can give you a professional deep conditioning treatment 
that will restore the silkiness and leave even the most damaged 
hair looking healthy.

SUNSCREEN FOR YOUR HAIR

Yes, hair sunscreen is an actual thing. Your skin isn’t the only one that 
absorbs damaging UV rays from the sun, so you need to protect your 
hair as well. Shop for summer hair care products that include the right 
amount of sunscreen. There’s a wide assortment of shampoos, conditioners, 
sprays, oils, and masks to choose from. It all depends on which one 
works best for your hair type and lifestyle. By doing a little research, you 
can pick one that works with your daily routine and gives you the treatment 
and protection your hair needs.

AVOID EXCESSIVE HEAT

There’s enough heat outside as there is in the summer, you don’t need to 
add to the problem by using more heat to style your hair. Tis the season 
to ditch the hair appliances! Your hair dryer is the first culprit. Leave it in 
the drawer and instead use a microfiber towel to blot your hair dry.   
This will help avoid frizz and absorb as much water as possible. Next, 
opt to air dry while you finish the rest of your morning routine. And while 
you’re at it, leave your curling iron and straightener in the drawer as well. 
Embrace your natural texture or add in a sea-salt spray to give your hair 
that summer care-free style.

WASH LESS OFTEN

As the days get hotter and the conditions get sweatier, it’s tempting to wash  
your hair every day. However, by doing just that, you are stripping your scalp 
and hair of much needed natural oils… and nobody wants that. Extend the
time between washings by using a dry shampoo. Sprinkling the powder onto 
your scalp and working it in with your fingers will absorb grease and give 
your hair body and texture at the same time. However, if you have the type 
of oily hair that can’t go long without washing, switch to a mild shampoo instead. 
Suds up just your scalp and let the soap run through the rest of your hair. 
This will help keep the drying out to a minimum.

SAY GOODBYE TO SWIMMER’S HAIR

If you’re a blond, you likely know the frustration of having your hair turn green 
after a swim in a chlorinated pool. Or how many of us have taken a dip in 
the ocean only to be gifted with hair that feels like straw later on? Your hair 
naturally absorbs water, so when you’re swimming in chlorine or salt water, 
your hair will suffer the drying out consequences. Minimize damage by rising 
your water with cool, fresh water before taking a swim. You can even add 
a protective summer hair care mask designed just for swimming if you want 
an added layer. The more your hair absorbs the fresh water and protective 
mask, the less salt, and chemicals can get in.

PROTECT YOUR COLOR

You love your color. And your color loves you. What neither of you will love 
is what the damaging, fading effects the sun can do to your color. Cover your 
hair as much as possible when out in the sun. You’ve always wanted to pair 
that funky hat or pretty scarf with your summer outfits, and now you have 
the perfect excuse to do so. Also, make sure you use hair care products that 
are specifically formulated with color-protecting ingredients. They will protect 
your hair from the sun’s damaging effect and help keep it from fading. And when 
you use those products, always rinse with cool water. Hot water is drying and 
can fade the color. The cool water not only protects, it will help make your hair shine.

WEAR LOOSE STYLES

Summer humidity can be brutal, something those who suffer from frizzy hair 
know all too well. So fight the frizz with fun, loose hairstyles! It’s the perfect time 
of year to experiment with loose, care-free styles. That’s what summer is all about! 
You can try messy buns, high ponytails, big braids… the sky is the limit. Not only 
will it help keep the frizz at bay, you will feel cooler by keeping your hair off your neck.
You’ll look good and feel good – what’s not to love about that?

DON’T SKIP A TRIM

When your hair dries out, your ends will be more likely to split. And splits ends 
make your style look ragged and frizzy. Scheduling regular trims will help keep 
your hair healthier and looking it’s best. This will also keep your hair less tangled 
and prone to breakage.

SUMMER HAIR CARE CAN BE EASY

So by-all-means, go out and enjoy yourself this summer. But now you know 

how to beat the heat and keep your hair looking healthy and its absolute best all season long.

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