Tips for Summer hair care
When the summer months hit we think of protecting our skin and start filling our wardrobes with flowing, light clothes to make sure we stay as cool as possible but summer hair care is just as important so here are some quick tips to help during the sunnier times.
Sun Protection - UV rays penetrate and sunburn your hair just like your skin. Ever wondered why you get extra frizz in the summer? Its down to the heat stripping you of your natural oils therefore your hair becoming dry and then trying to absorb all the moisture from the air. Cue shouting “Its the humidity!” in your best Monica Gellar voice. We recommend using a hair sun protection spray, like Su Milk.
Avoid added excessive heat - No one really wants to by using a hairdryer when your house is hotter than the actual sun so why not give your hair a break and just let it do its natural thing. You could even spray some Sea salt spray in for the coveted beach wave look without the use of a styling tool. If you do need to heat style then don’t forget to spritz in a heat protecting spray, like Melu hair shield or Oi all in one milk
Cover it up - We all want our hair to look lush but sometimes we just need to be okay with wearing a hat or scarf. Not only will it help with keeping you cooler and avoiding sunstroke but it will keep your hair protected, especially your colour. Nothing fades colour more than sun, chlorine and salt water so the summer is not a hair colours friend so reducing exposure by wearing a cute bucket hat.
Wash less - Luckily, seeing as wearing hats is one of our suggestions you can also use it to disguise the day before wash day hair. Another natural oil stripper is over washing so embrace the dirt. If you go swimming but know you’re going swimming the next day, messy buns, low buns, hats they’re all your besties now. Dry shampoo is also an essential.
Hydrate - Keeping yourself full to the brim with water it will do wonders for your hair (and everything else in your body) so drink water like its going out of fashion.
Hair treatments - Give your hair some extra TLC and pop on a hair mask. Especially if you’ve been living the dream swimming in the pool or sea for days on end. Doing a deep condition or hair mask will just give it some extra moisture and love.
Book in a trim- Get those dead ends off and start the summer with healthy hair and by the time autumn comes along you will be ready for your next trim and any sun damaged ends can be snipped away.
Have an excellent hair care collection - Using the right products for your hair type is always a winner so if there was ever a time to invest in good quality products with a regular routine it’s now. All the products mentioned we stock and all our stylists can chat with you about which products would work best with your hair. Pop in to see us and we can advise you on how to achieve your best hair yet.
