Increasing temperatures, UV rays and general humidity can leave locks looking dull and feeling dry,in the long run you will end up with a hair breakage. Combine that with chlorine and seawater, and you might notice that having fun in the sun can also strip your hair of its natural oils and shine.
Heat is one of the main culprits of damaged hair, so during the Summer try not to double up on UV rays with heated styling tools. Instead, embrace your natural hair texture and try to keep styling to a minimum. After all, less time spent styling means more time catching those rays!
Pay attention to how your hair reacts to humidity and lean into it. If you have 4A hair and above, it is a fantastic time to rock an afro, puffs, or other voluminous styles.
Have a detangling routineWe’ve all had that post-beach tangle trouble. You have a day of fun, sun, and sea then realise your hair has become a matted mess in the process. But that doesn’t mean you should skip the seaside fun, you just have to get serious about detangling. Taking the time to detangle your hair gently will help to reduce breakage and damage - and will also make it easier to create sleek looks perfect for summer nights.
Pre-pool Hair RoutineChlorine is a chemical that can not only leave hair feeling dry and damaged but could even impact the colour (just ask blondes who have ended up with a less-than-cute green tinge)! Hair can only absorb so much water, so making sure your hair is wet before heading to the pool will mean that you minimise the chlorine intake on your hair (use drinking water). For extra care, mix in some leave-in conditioner to keep your hair hydrated. Conditioner will also protect your hair from absorbing sea/pool water.
It’s not only chlorine you want to protect your hair from during summer. The sun’s UV rays can play havoc with your hairstyle, especially in the place like Malta, and SPF is just as important for your hair as it is for your skin and there are some amazing ones out there.
Post-Sun Hair Routine!After a day by the pool or the beach, you will probably want to give your hair a good wash. We tend to wash our hair more during the summer, so consider using a lighter shampoo or a co-washing to reduce the impact on your hair's natural oils.Many of us experience dry hair when things heat up, so after washing, we recommend doing a deep conditioning treatment around once a week. Whether you favour a salon-branded mask or go natural with a coconut oil mask, your thirsty hair will thank you.
Care for your hair starts at your roots!Caring for your scalp should be a year-round activity! Or you may end up with a permanent loss of hair thickness.A healthy scalp equals healthy hair and exfoliating your scalp will help to remove product build-up and promote growth. This goes for all hair types, everyone needs a scalp detox treatment once in a while. Don't be afraid to show your scalp some love.
Just follow these tips, your hair will be looking hot all Summer and still be in amazing condition once autumn arrives.
