Beautiful lazy summer days. Laying out in the sun. Hopping in the water for a swim to cool off.
That is the life.
Unfortunately, it drains the life out of your hair.
Diane Steward, cosmetology master educator at Tricoci University in Peoria, shared some tips for avoiding common summer hair problems.
"By taking a few extra steps in our daily routine we can give our hair and even our skin the additional care it needs to help beat the heat," Steward said.
Humidity issues
During the summer, moisture in our hair and skin easily evaporates, leaving us feeling dry and dehydrated.
Summer hair and skin tips:
Keep them extra moisturized, make sure to drink plenty of water and maintain a healthy diet to stay in optimum condition.
Switch to mild and moisturizing shampoos and conditioners and make sure to get regular trims to avoid dry, broken locks.
Shine serums and oil treatments also help to keep the hair feeling soft and healthy.
Avoid tight ponytails that can also break the hair and excessive heat from straightening irons and blow dryers during this time of year.
Humidity can be our biggest enemy, but with the right set of home hair care products it can start to become our friend, Steward said.
"You can start by using the right humidity blocking styling aids, but be careful not to overdo it," she warned. "Most hair sprays, gels and mousses have a high alcohol content and can actually dry your hair out even more."
She recommends looking for hair products that have an SPF built in.
Avoid the UV Rays
We all know how damaging UV rays can be for the skin, but we need to protect our hair as well.
Avoid the sun with these suggestions:
Silk scarves, hats and swim caps come in handy.
Hair that is protected is going to be the most vibrant and shiny. Look for hair products specifically designed for sun protection, which basically provide an SPF for the hair.
Swimmers' hair
When chlorine starts to build up on hair, it may start to feel dry, brittle and show a green cast of color, Steward said. Hair acts as a sponge during the summer months in the dry heat, and it will absorb the first moisture that it touches.
Some tips:
Wet your hair before jumping into the pool and use a leave-in conditioner to help block the excessive amounts of the chemical soaking in.
Source:http://www.pjstar.com/features/x2069500857/Mystique-As-weather-heats-up-dont-forget-to-take-care-of-your-hair
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