Keep your hair hydrated, healthy and protected
Protect your hair from the UV harshness, while still being able to enjoy your days on the beach or beside the pool.
You may love the summer, or you may not. You may love the way it naturally lightens your hair and tans your skin, but not far behind those pros and cons follow.
We’ve all noticed the damage the summer sun and salty sea causes to our beloved strands – however beautifully light and beachy they may be left. Read these tips on just how to protect your hair from the UV harshness, while still being able to enjoy your days on the beach or beside the pool.
Tips to keep your hair hydrated, healthy and protected from the sun
1. Leave in some conditioner: When you’re at the beach or by the pool, comb a restorative conditioner in wet hair, then throw it up into a bun to create a barrier from UV rays and keep hair hydrated.
2. Prevent (and reverse) damage with a mask: The sun’s rays are harsher in the summer, so even if you aren’t on the beach every day, your hair can still get damaged when you go outside. Use a mask once a week to maintain moisture.
READ: Luxuriate your luscious locks with these DIY hair masks
3. Cut back on shampoo sessions: The oil your hair naturally produces protects it from the sun, so you don’t want to over-wash during the warmer months. Instead of lathering up daily, opt for a dry shampoo and cut down on the amount of times you shampoo a week.
4. Don’t forget to play your part: If you’re not wearing a hat or the way you styled your hair leaves it exposed, apply a spray sunscreen along the length of your part to protect it. A beach-ready messy bun will also do the trick.
READ: VIDEO: Make the perfect messy hair bun
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