The maintenance of the hair in a hydrated and healthy condition during the summer season is a concern for all of us. That is why we have decided to present to you some valuable tips for hair care during the hot months, so as to avoid its serious drying out, breaking, and colour fading.
Contents
- 1 Use hair products with UV protection
- 2 Protect your scalp from sunburn
- 3 Trim more often for a healthy and long hair
- 4 Wash less often
- 5 Avoid chlorine as much as possible
- 6 Keratin therapy for deep hydration
- 7 Rinse with cold water to enhance your hair’s shine
- 8 Avoid using a hairdryer in the summer
- 9 Gently detangle
Use hair products with UV protection
Clinical studies have demonstrated that prolonged sun exposure predisposes the hair to faster aging. The UV rays damage the amino acids in the hair proteins, reduce its growth rate, and are related to hair loss. The professional hairdressers recommend you to create a daily habit of applying a specialised hair product that contains UV filters (in the form of spray, gel, or cream). These products deflect the sun’s UV rays and will help you to maintain your hair colour fresh and vibrant.
All hair products of the Australian company Kevin Murphy have UV protection and contain pure high-quality ingredients, organically produced or sourced from nature. They do not contain sulfates and parabens. The mix of vitamins and amino acids aids the repair of split ends and prompts the hair to thicken. In addition, the exotic extracts like Peruvian bark, baobab, bamboo, mango, and orange blossom smoothen and moisturise it.
The Hair Resort Beach Texturiser styling lotion with a beach effect from Kevin Murphy will accentuate your hair styling and fix it for a long time. The product both styles and protects from UV rays without leaving any greasiness.
Protect your scalp from sunburn
Scalp sunburns are quite painful. While UV protective products can preserve the integrity of the hair, they do not always necessarily contain an SPF, which protects the scalp. The sunscreen sprays with SPF are extremely convenient for the scalp, and the hats with wide brims simultaneously protect the hair and the skin of the scalp.
Trim more often for a healthy and long hair
It is not only the body that needs preparation for the beach, but also the hair. In the summer, the hair grows faster than usual. The more frequent trims every 4 – 6 weeks ensure a thicker and healthier hair. This will stimulate its additional growth and density, as well as refresh the styling from the split and dry ends. And the hydration will last longer.
Wash less often
The frequent washing removes the natural oils from the scalp, stimulates an additional oil production, and increases the need for further washing. After swimming, just rinse your hair without using a cleansing product. If you replace the regular shampoo with a dry shampoo, you will postpone the time until your next wash.
Avoid chlorine as much as possible
If you spend a lot of time in the pool, you face a real risk of ending up with greenish hair, especially if it is dyed. The greenish shade appears when the chemicals in some hair dyes mix with chlorine. Blondes should be especially careful. The deep hydration shampoos and conditioners, as well as the keratin procedures, will prevent the greenish colour and keep the hair healthy and vibrant.
Keratin therapy for deep hydration
During the summer, the hair needs a deeper hydration and protection. The keratin therapy nourishes, smoothens, and thickens the hair, while simultaneously protecting and neutralising the harmful effects of the sun and the salty water. The therapy builds a protective protein filter around the hair, it strengthens the damaged hair, eliminates the frizz, softens, and smoothens it. The keratin strengthens and fortifies the hair, so it does not break. This stimulates a faster hair growth because the ends do not split. The result is a smooth, healthy, silky, and shiny hair.
Rinse with cold water to enhance your hair’s shine
Rinse your hair with cold water after shampooing to make it super shiny. This, besides being a scalp therapy, will help to close the hair cuticle and allow the hair to reflect more light, making it shinier. If you cannot bear the thought of a cold shower, take a warm one and then rinse with cold water for a few seconds at the very end.
Avoid using a hairdryer in the summer
Take advantage of the warm weather and let your hair dry naturally without using a hairdryer. If you apply a hydrating product while it is still wet, braid it loosely, and put it up in a bun. The hair will dry, and at the same time, beautiful and even waves will form.
The Hair Resort Spray beach texture spray from Kevin Murphy will give your hair smoothness and shine. It perfectly shapes the curls and renders an irresistible beachy sexy appearance. It contains wheat amino acids that increase the hair’s ability to retain its moisture and natural shine. Thanks to their low molecular weight, the amino acids easily penetrate the hairs.
Gently detangle
Last but not least, the professional hairdressers emphasise the importance of gently detangling the hair. The way you detangle can either harm, or aid the hair damaged by the sun, wind, and salt. The wide-tooth combs are the gentlest for detangling, while the brushes can break the hair. A hydrating conditioner will facilitate the wet detangling as it nourishes and smoothens the areas of the cuticle that need restoration. Avoid pulling your hair while it is wet, as it is most delicate and prone to breakage then.