It's summer. The heat is on. The intensity of your life has changed. All of a sudden, you have a lot to do and little time to put into keeping your hair looking fabulous. But, this is also the season that your hair needs the most attention from you. All summer, it will be exposed to a variety of situations and conditions that could tax it and leave you with dull and even damaged hair. What can you do to overcome this? It all starts with a few summer hair care tips.
Reduce the Heat Applied to Your Hair
One of the most important steps you can take to protect your hair this summer is to reduce the amount of heat you apply to it. While you can't control the sun, you can control the amount of heat applied to the hair directly. This comes from blow drying your hair or using flat irons. Reducing the amount of applications of direct heat to the surface of your hair can provide you with exceptional improvement. When you add the elements of summer to the application of heat, you create high levels of damage or the potential for it.
Condition It Deeply
Another step to take this summer is to deeply condition your hair. This type of treatment should be intensive - specific to your hair's needs. It is always best to work with your hair stylist to learn about the deep conditioning options available to you. You'll want to consider products that address the areas of concern to your hair. This can differ from one person to the next. Conditioning it can be a very effective way of healing your hair. It restores the overall balance and boosts its shine and beauty.
Choose Products with UV Protection
You probably apply sunscreen to your skin. You know not to go outdoors without it. However, if you are like many other people you don't think about UV damage to your hair. Just like with makeup products, though, you will find a number of fantastic and highly effective hair care products that include UV protection in them. Using these products on your hair can help to protect your hair and your scalp from UV rays, one of the highest risks to your hair and scalp's health. Try CRLAB’s, Milk Spray, it is a leave in conditioner with UV and thermal protectants built in.
Avoid Brushing and Comb Instead
It is easy to feel the burn in your hair when you are brushing it. So, don't to it. Instead, use a wide toothed comb applied to your hair in a gentle fashion. Skip the hair brush altogether because it may be the best way to reduce damage. Remember, at this point, your hair is already damaged even if you have taken good care of it. Using a brush puts more stress on your hair and causes further damage. A comb reduces that risk significantly.
Rinse and Wash Your Hair After Swimming in a Pool or Ocean
It is great to swim this time of year whether it’s at your local beach or your backyard pool. Swimming cools you off and its great exercise but what does it do to your hair? Chlorine or salt water can strip your hair of its natural oils, leaving it dry and feeling like straw. After swimming, first rinse your hair using cool water. Next wash your hair with a mild sulfate free shampoo, condition and rinse well. Apply nourishing lotions or conditioning sprays to protect your hair.
By taking these steps, you can significantly improve the way your hair looks and feels this summer. The key is to focus on simple things that can reduce the intensity of damage to your hair. With a bit of extra effort, and perhaps a visit to your hair care professional, you can definitely see improvement all summer long and see less overall damage to your hair in the short and long term.
Contact the hair specialists at Unique Hair Concepts to learn more.
