Winter comes with the unachievable dreams of pool parties, summer concerts, and ice-cold drinks on the patio. Disappointingly, summer brings with it sun, sweat, and chlorine, which can wreak havoc on the hair. Luckily, you don’t have to stay indoors all summer long because you want to keep your hair healthy. The summertime is time for fun and you can make the most of it by protecting your hair from sun damage with these easy to follow tips.
It’s going to be easier if you start with new trim. For a beginning, the easiest way to stop sun damaged hair is by kicking the Summer season off with healthy hair. This does not demand a lot from you since all you need is trim from your stylist. In so doing, any split ends that would become split ends with time are cut off. However, this is only effective if you get the trims on a regular basis. You can learn of more ways to take care of your hair by talking to them. You never know, you may end up getting an alternative that is easier to maintain from them.
Get rid of the heat. You hair does not enjoy the warmth Summer brings as much as you do. It gets even worse when it is paired with extra heat from your styling tools. Avoid using the curling irons, straighteners, and blow dryer. Get your hair to dry to its maximum. Low temperatures are you best option if you absolutely have to use heat styling. Do not use more than medium heat on your blow dryer. Always a have a heat protectant hair product with you.
Water could come in handy. When wet, hair acts as a sponge. You would not believe how much water is held in the open cuticles on your hair. That includes all the chemicals and salt when you decide to jump into a pool or the ocean. By using water, you will be able to effectively wash these off. Depending on your surroundings, you can use tap water or bottled water to rinse your hair before you go swimming. The rinse will be absorbed into your hair, leaving little room for any damaging elements to soak in.
Sunscreen could be of much help to your hair and scalp. The damage of UVA and UVB rays is underrated but it could be more serious depending on your hair type. If you have had your hair dyed, it is also going to get damaged since these rays oxidize the color.