Hats off: how to care for your hair in the summer

We are so looking forward to this time of year, and when it comes, we often want to cut our hair short. Not even because of the heat – sun-weary curls do not look the best. How to protect your hair in summer to do without hairdresser’s scissors?

What happens to hair in summer?

At this time of the year, the load on the curls increases several times. The sun dries them, street dust settles on them (because of which we wash our hair more often, and this is also not very pleasant for hair). If you are lucky enough to escape on a trip to the sea, swimming in sea water will be an additional stress.

However, the advice of hair care professionals in the summer is not to deprive yourself of all this (the sun, the summer wind, the sea) – they rather concern the prevention of risks.

  • Declare a moratorium on bleaching, highlighting, perming: all these procedures severely damage the hair. Conventional staining is also best avoided. It also thins curls, makes them weak and brittle, and “active ultraviolet leads to pigment burnout, which is most critical for the color and structure of dyed and bleached hair. That is, to paint and immediately go on vacation is a bad idea, says medical expert Vichy, cosmetologist-dermatologist, trichologist Altana Bazyleva. “You need to at least a couple of weeks after that do not go to the pool with chlorinated water, the solarium and the beach.”

  • Use less hair dryer, irons and curling irons. Dry your hair naturally and style with round brushes.

  • Get rid of split ends – it’s better to just cut them off (or try L’Oréal Paris’ No to Scissors special cream for damaged hair);

  • While it’s hot Do not use strong hold styling products. And in general, in the summer it is better to give your hair a break from styling more often.

Check what your hair is missing.

How to care for hair in the summer at home?

How easy it would be to say: “Use seasonal hair products”! But this does not exist: summer shampoos, balms and masks are no different from winter ones. The devil, as always, is in the details. For summer hair care you need:

  • intensively cleansing;

  • moisturizers;

  • nourishing agents.

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  • algae extracts, aloe vera, glycerin, natural oils – for moisturizing;

  • lactic acid, the same oils and vitamins – to nourish the hair;

  • charcoal, apricot kernel particles, salicylic and lipohydroxy acids – for thorough cleansing.

For the summer, they are all more than relevant!

How easy it would be to say: “Use summer hair cosmetics!” But, alas, it doesn’t exist… © Pexels

Purification

What does hair need in summer? First of all, enhanced cleansing. “At this time of year, the sebaceous glands are more active, and street dust settles on the hair,” says Altana Bazylev. “In addition to shampooing, I would recommend using a gentle exfoliation once a week for a more thorough cleansing of the hair and scalp.”

Intensive anti-dandruff shampoo Kerium DS, La Roche-Posay

An absolute must-have for those with oily hair who suffer from dandruff and scalp discomfort. However, what happens to hair in the summer makes others pay close attention to this shampoo. With salicylic acid, lipohydroxy acid, sodium laureth sulfate and niacinamide, this treatment removes excess sebum, reduces flaking and relieves discomfort. The beauty!

Deep cleansing anti-dandruff shampoo K Dercos, Vichy

Even if you do not have dandruff, it makes sense to use it at least occasionally in the summer. Glycerin, salicylic acid, piroctone olamine, apricot kernel particles provide intensive but gentle cleansing of the scalp, and niacinamide will soothe it and relieve discomfort.

Food

How to care for hair in the summer at home? Don’t stop at cleansing. “The attack of ultraviolet rays leads to damage to the curls: the cuticle weakens, the hair becomes dull and thin, the ends are split,” says expert-creator Garnier Evgeny Sedoy. That is why it is so important, in addition to shampoo, to use balm and conditioner. And at least 2 times a week in the summer, apply masks to your hair to moisturize, nourish, strengthen curls damaged by wind and sun.

Nourishing hair mask Elseve “Luxury 6 oils”, L’Oréal Paris

Gentle and light, as if melting, it is evenly distributed through the hair and fills them with vitality. 6 oils help to make hair smooth, silky, shiny and manageable.

Mask for damaged hair Fructis Superfood “Papaya. Recovery, Garnier

A truly stellar composition – papaya and amla extracts, sunflower, soy and coconut oils, as well as glycerin and salicylic acid – nourishes, moisturizes, gives hair softness and elasticity.

Steam mask: intensive repair for long damaged hair, with keratin and castor oil, Elseve Dream Length, L’Oréal Paris

Keratin and castor oil repair balm leaves hair smooth and shiny, while the heat effect is enhanced by the included warming cap.

humidification

Protecting hair in the summer is not only nutrition, but also moisturizing. Shampoos, balms, oils and conditioners with hydrating ingredients keep hair hydrated and looking vibrant, healthy and shiny. Special sunscreen sprays will also help to “seal” the moisture – some of them work even while swimming.

Balm conditioner for hair in need of moisture and softness, Fructis Superfood “Aloe. Hydration, Garnier

Aloe juice works in tandem with glycerin and sunflower and coconut oils. Together they moisturize and nourish, promote healthy looking hair. Due to its light melting texture, the product is ideal, in our opinion, for use in the summer.

Oil before shampooing Botanicals “Lavender”, L’Oréal Paris

The dream of beautiful hair with this tool will come true: essential oil of lavender, coconut and soybean oils intensely moisturize the strands. The oil soothes the scalp, and the shampooing session turns into a pleasant spa treatment.

Nourishing conditioner for dry hair with olive oil Olive Fruit Oil Nourishing Conditioner, Kiehl’s

In addition to olive oil, the product also contains avocado oil and lemon extract, rich in vitamins and antioxidants. The conditioner saturates the hair with moisture and helps them look healthy. Returns smoothness, silkiness and shine to curls.

How to protect your hair from the sun in summer

Hair care in the summer is impossible without scalp care: it suffers from the sun no less. And if the worst thing that can happen to curls is dryness and burnout, then damaged skin can cause a significant deterioration in hair quality and even hair loss. “The best protection for the skin is a silk scarf, panama made of natural fabric or a light-colored straw hat,” says Yevgeny Sedoy. – And sunscreen – they need to be applied to the parting. I recommend using a sunscreen dry spray so that the hair does not look greasy.

We at Healthy-Food love the products listed below.

Sunscreen dry spray “Expert protection”, SPF 50, Garnier

Its light formula is not felt on the skin. The spray leaves no residue or greasy film, and the combination of sunscreen filters perfectly protects against ultraviolet rays. It is also important that the composition is hypoallergenic and the product is suitable even for sensitive skin.

Sun spray for face and body Anthelios XL, SPF 50+, La Roche-Posay

Absorbs quickly, leaving no stickiness, and perfectly protects the skin from ultraviolet radiation. The formula is very waterproof, and the product is not noticeable on the skin at all.

Salon treatments for summer hair care

Professionals advise to supplement home hair care in the summer with salon procedures. All of them are aimed at strengthening, protecting curls and moisturizing them.

Keratin Recovery

The main goal of the keratin restoration procedure is to make up for the deficiency of natural keratin (a protein, without which the curls become dull, brittle and lifeless), to improve the hair structure. In the salon, the head is first washed with a sulfate-free shampoo, then a keratin concentrate is applied to the curls, then a mask that “seals” the keratin in the hair shaft. And finally, they wash their hair with conditioner, which makes the hair soft and shiny. As a result, the curls come to life, become smooth and silky. True, the effect lasts only a month and a half.

Happiness is when hair literally comes to life after salon procedures. © Pexels

Biolamination

Curls are “sealed” with a breathable biopolymer film, after which they become stronger, 10-15% thicker, more obedient when styling, begin to shine and play in the light. Often, biolamination is combined with dyeing: the color becomes more natural, and the hair is less damaged. But at the same time, the curls should be at least of medium length; it makes no sense to do the procedure on short ones.

How to take care of your hair in the summer: tips from professionals

A few topical tips from our summer hair care experts.

What styling to use in the summer?

As light as possible, with additional moisturizing and sun protection features. You can apply indelible moisturizing hair sprays: they will not allow curls to lose moisture even in the hottest weather.

How often should you nourish and moisturize your hair?

Care depends on the condition of the curls. Dry hair needs to be moisturized, dyed hair needs to be protected from color loss, damaged hair needs to be nourished and restored. But since there can be several problems at once, it is better to combine different means.

What are the best hairstyles for summer?

Loose hair quickly becomes dirty, they are defenseless against the scorching sun. It is better to make bunches, braids, different weaves – but only loose, you do not need to pull the hair with elastic bands. Do not use metal headbands, hairpins, hairpins: they overheat in the sun and can injure the hair and scalp.

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