When the temperature rises, the great outdoors calls. All of a sudden - after months of cold dry air, wind and snow - your hair is exposed to a new range of harsh elements including the sun, salt and chlorine. How do you keep your tresses beautiful all season long? Keeping your hair healthy and well moisturized is key to preventing summer damage.
To protect your hair from the elements:
Treat Your Hair to a Moisture Surge
Shield your hair from sun damage by using a shampoo and conditioner with UV protection. Use a leave-in conditioner weekly to give your hair an extra moisture surge and throw your hair in a braid after applying the leave-in product for deeper penetration.
Protect Your Hair from Chlorine
Before exposing your hair to harsh chemicals like chlorine or salt saturate your hair with tap water and comb through a conditioner. This will provide your hair with a protective barrier, and make it easier to rinse out chemicals.
Get Rid of Damaging Chemicals ASAP
Clean and condition your hair after swimming. As soon as you can get to a shower rinse out those damaging chemicals. Chlorine and salt tend to cling to your hair, and are difficult to shampoo out. When you hit the showers use a hot oil treatment for one minute before you shampoo, this will effectively clean most of the chlorine out of your hair.
Protect Your Hair from the Sun's UV Rays
Fend off UV with styling products. You've made it a habit to use sun block on your skin, make sure to treat your locks to the same protection. During the summer include UV hair-care products in your regular regime.
Find a Fabulous Hat
Cover up with style. Find a flouncey hat and scarves you love to protect your hair from the elements while looking fabulous!
We love: Alberto VO5 Hot Oil, Salon Formula. This great little pick-me-up for hair is perfect for summer. It comes with a UV shield designed to protect colored hair, but it will also work to protect your hair's natural color and shine. Using it once a week will help to maintain healthy hair all summer long.
