Summertime, and the living is
easy...but not for your head. Heat from the sun degrades the protective protein
in hair—which oxidizes the color to a brassy hue, wipes out shine, and leaves
locks brittle. On top of that, UV rays, follicle-frizzing humidity, and
moisture-zapping chlorine and saltwater can parch your 'do.
Here are some summer hair care
tips to keep your locks a glow.
Best
and Easy Summer hair care tips
Cover
up!
Use a scarf or hat to cover your
head when you’re out in the sun. Not only does this provide extra UV
protection, but it also helps your scalp to retain moisture. A hat reduces
damage caused by wind, especially if your hair is prone to tangling, and
protects colour-treated hair.
Try
a hot oil rinse
Coconut, olive, and avocado oils
are good at penetrating the hair shaft. Shampoo hair as usual, then work in oil
from ends to roots. Rinse, then condition as usual. Your hair should feel
moisturized afterward, but not greasy.
Get
Scrubbing
Think how dirty your face is by
the end of the day. You take your hair to the same places, so it gets just as
dirty. Plus, your hair follicles produce sebum (oil) as your scalp perspires.
So wash your hair every day! It’s the single most effective way to make your
hair and scalp healthier.
Heat
Up
Use the heat of the summer to
your hair’s advantage! While you’re at the beach or poolside, treat your
tresses to a deep-conditioning mask such as Dove Therapy Intense Damage Repair
Conditioner. Then comb your hair into a bun and let the product go to work
while you lounge. This trick can protect your hair from salt or chlorinated
water and give you an extra boost of softness and shine.
Tea
Time
Try an herbal tea rinse for your
hair—it’s a great way to boost your hair’s natural highlights! Use lemon or
chamomile for blond hair, black tea for brown or black hair, or red zinger for
copper or red hair. To do it, boil a gallon of water, add four tea bags, and
let them steep for three to five minutes in a large bowl. Then let the water
cool to room temperature. Lean over the sink, flipping your hair over your
head. Pour the tea over your hair and let it dip into the sink. Then put a
shower cap over your hair and let the tea sit for 10 minutes before rinsing,
shampooing, and conditioning as usual. It’s so easy to do, but gives you big
results!
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