While summer is a great season for enjoying parties and wearing your favourite clothes, it can also represent a nightmare for your hair. The combination of sun, salty seawater, and sweat can make your locks feel dry and tangled, as well as leaving them prone to breakage.
Fortunately, if you’re wondering how to keep your hair healthy during summer, we’ve put together a few helpful tips that are cost-effective and easy to follow.
1. Alter your hair-care routine
The heat from the sun can quickly snatch moisture away from your hair, leaving it dry and lank. This means that you need to feed it with plenty of hydrating products such as conditioner or moisturising sprays. It is also a good idea to avoid overusing heated styling products such as hairdryers, straighteners or curlers. Leave your hair to dry naturally if you have time and avoid using the hottest setting on your appliances. Traditional hair rollers also make a great alternative to modern curling wands, offering a more natural, beach-ready finish.
If your hair is particularly heavy, try spritzing on some moisturising serum or conditioning spray and sweeping it up into a chic topknot. This will keep you cool throughout the day while delivering plenty of nourishment to any dried-out strands.
2. Remember to use sun protection
We all know how important it is to use sun protection on the skin. However, most people tend to overlook the damage that UV rays can do to hair. Investing in an SPF spray will help to keep your hair looking luscious by acting as a barrier to damaging rays. Just remember to let the formula sink in before hitting the beach to guarantee maximum protection.
3. Care for your hair after a day at the beach
Try to wash your hair straight after a day at the beach as this will eliminate excess salt. If you’re up for a pampering session, you could even use a hair mask to improve hydration levels and strengthen your hair cuticles.
4. Embrace natural highlights
If you’re a fan of hair colourants, try to give your tresses a break in the summer months. Dyes can quickly dehydrate hair and make upkeep much more of a hassle. Remember that the sun has the potential to naturally lighten hair and could actually end up giving you a sleek new look.
If you’re set on a particular colour, however, you can still maintain a healthy head of hair by enjoying a professional colouring session with a hairdresser. They will be able to advise you on the best ways to look after your locks.
5. Book in for a regular trim
For the best haircare on the Sunshine Coast, get in touch with Strut Hair today.
