Seven Essential Tips For Summer Hair Care

Summertime is the prime season for having fun at the pool, beach or out on the lake. While heat and humidity definitely affect our hair, the sun’s rays, pool chemicals and treatments can quickly dry and frizz hair, making it susceptible to damage and breakage.

Here are some tips to add to the summer hair care routine.

•    Avoid swimmer’s hair damage and protect your color by wearing a swim cap. They help to protect both hair and scalp from sun, salts, chlorine and pool chemicals. Swim caps are available in many designs and styles, including some with extra room for longer hair. Cover hair as much as possible when in the sun by wearing a fun scarf, loose cap or hat.

•    Apply a high-protein, high-moisturizing hair mask treatment before heading into the sun. It’s an easy way to deep condition, plus it protects hair from too much drying sun, chlorine and salt water.

•    Smoothing hair treatments are a great way to fend off the frizzies and seal the drying sun out of hair.

•    Skip using the flat iron.

•    Try an organic hair filler to fill in thin ends for a fuller hairstyle and provide healing for the hair.

•    To avoid breakage, tie hair back loosely with barrettes or a soft band. Experiment with fun summer styles. You’ll help avoid frizz and damage, and also feel much cooler.

•    Shampoo as soon as getting out of salt water or chlorine—every time.