When the woolens go invisible till the next winter, the air gets hotter, the drinks get colder, your skin gets tanner, and you get sweatier, and the vacation mode is on, you know, it’s already summer. But, like any other season, summertime also has its fair share of goodies and baddies.
When ‘Love’ is in the ‘H’air
And when love is in the hair, and the sun is on the top tier, you need to pamper your tresses, meticulously. Because when the sun is high, from sweaty scalp to sunburn, from split ends to frizz, your hair gets so many reasons to give you a bad hair day. And, on top of that, summertime hair problems can make you feel like you are in a vicious circle. When you have an oily scalp, you shampoo your hair frequently, and this, as a result, rips off the natural shine and moisture of your hair. A tricky situation, indeed!
Do not worry! Here we’ve rounded up some great summertime hacks to let your mane free flow this summer.
Summer Care … for your Hair!
1. Hide your hair from the scorching sun. Cover it!
Whenever you step outside in the Sun, make sure to cover your hair. You can either use a scarf made of cotton or breathable material or a floppy sun hat, the wide-brimmed ones, to protect your tresses. Wearing hats has an added advantage. It covers your face too.
2. Shampooing? Yes! Too frequent shampooing? No!
Although shampooing refreshes you in hot and humid summer days, too much shampooing is not a good idea. It can steal away your hair’s natural oil and sheen, making it look dull and frizzy.
So, use a mild shampoo or a dry shampoo when you feel greasiness will drive you crazy. Your goal should be keeping the scalp clean and grease-free.
3. ‘H’Air Conditioning for smooth tresses!
Conditioning improves the quality of dull and damaged hair by restoring the lost moisture. So, make conditioning your hair a go-to hair care ritual.
Moreover, before you dive into a pool or go bathing at a beach, you can apply a thin coating of conditioner or simply, coconut oil on your hair. It will protect your hair from the harsh chemicals like chlorine, etc., present in swimming pools and saltwater.
4. Say yes to leave-in sun protection!
Humidity, increased oiliness, and sweaty scalp are some of the worst things that happen to wreak havoc on your hair besides harmful UV rays. Fortunately, you have got a solution. Just like you slather sunscreen with SPF-protection on your skin, you need it for your tresses too. Leave-in sun guard for hair should be your best friend in summer.
5. Let your hair dry naturally!
During summers, your hair anyway undergoes the tortures of soaring temperature and humidity. Therefore, you should avoid flat irons, blow dryers, and other hair styling tools that use heat as much as possible.
You should try air or towel drying instead. And, if you must blow-dry, you should better use a good heat protection serum and keep the heat setting at low.
6. Get a fresh haircut before the summer sets in!
No matter if you are blessed with Rapulzel’s hair or adorn a short hair look, sun damage can cause considerable damage to your mane. Dry and brittle stands along with split ends would unquestionably make your hair look unruly.
Getting a new haircut followed by regular trims is a great idea to keep your locks healthy and in good condition.
7. Make your locks summer-ready with a good overnight hair treatment!
A leave-in conditioner or an overnight hair potion can work wonders on your hair. Just take a generous amount of a leave-in conditioner and cover your hair from the roots to the tips. Now wrap a clean towel like you do while enjoying turban therapy and leave it like that for the entire night to wake up to fragrant, smooth, and shiny hair.
8. Make water your BFF!
Staying hydrated is the key not only to a healthy body but healthy hair as well as skin. It becomes even more crucial during the summer season because you keep on losing water in the form of sweating. Drinking adequate water ensures that your hair is well hydrated and nourished.
9. Wide-toothed combs make a great choice!
Replace your regular comb or hairbrush with a wide-toothed comb. These combs are wide and will make detangling easier without having to declare war against your locks. And, easy detangling certainly means less hair breakage.
10. DIY hair care hacks to the rescue!
If paying regular visits to a hair salon is not your cup of tea, you should look into your kitchen. You will definitely find some great ingredients that your hair will love to be pampered with. Something like honey-avocado, mayo-strawberry, egg-yogurt masks make some of the easiest and effective hair treatments.
11. Consider your hairstyle too!
If tight ponytails and high donut buns are your go-to hair styling hacks, it’s better to avoid those during summers. Such hairstyles make hair more prone to damage and breakage. Plus, your hair tends to lose its natural sheen due to humidity. However, keeping your hair open can be uncomfortable during summers. Therefore, you should try some other hairstyles like loose braids and low ponytails.
This summer bid adieu to bad hair days!
These hacks can make your life much easier when you are tired of having bad hair days almost every day during the summer. Moreover, with a little bit of forethought and preventive measures like DIY masks and age-old hair care tips (nuskhas) from your granny’s chest, you can protect your hair from the harsh rays of the sun. After all, beautiful, luscious, smooth, and lustrous hair is something every woman deserves.
