The summer is almost here, long sunny days, lounging by the pool, soaking up the sun and hot hazy days. As summer moves into high gear and temperatures soar, your hair is in danger of becoming dry and damaged. You know the look, frizzy out of control hair that looks like a bird made a cozy nest in. While going to the beach or anywhere else outdoors for that matter is something we all look forward to, it’s important not to let all that fun in the sun wreak havoc on your lovely locks. Here we look at some of the ways to care for your tresses.
Simplify your hair styles. Your hair is already taking enough abuse from the heat and sun. Avoid using hair irons on a regular basis because it splits the hair. Your hair will become thin and frail if you use hair irons on it every day. If can’t help using them avoid using cheap hair irons and be sure to use a thermal protector. We recommend using Achieve 10 Styling Creme, it is a heat protector and humidity blocker both very important for protecting your hair in the summer.
If you desperately need to use them, blow dry your hair first with a round brush and then go over it with the iron, this will be less damaging. If you go to the beach for the day, keep your hair tied up when you’re swimming. The sun and the heat strip the hair and take the moisture out. You need to wash your hair immediately afterwards and leave the conditioner on till you get home. Make sure you don’t let the sea salt dry your hair out.
Chlorine is another problem especially for women with blonde hair. The hair can turn green, especially if it is very porous and has been bleached often. If you find you are losing your hair color quickly in the summer use our Shine Remedy Intensive Glossing Treatment products. These products are used to nourish the hair and enhance your natural color or they will freshen and maintain your color treated hair. Shine Remedy is an intensive conditioning treatment and hair glossing in one! Shine Remedy uses minerals and vitamins, as well as an innovative trademarked ingredient, Pro-Element, which drives the select minerals and vitamins quickly and deeply into the hair.
Which one should you choose?
Sunglow is for light brown to dark brown shades that desire golden hi-lights. Fire is perfect for medium brown to dark brown shades looking to add red hi-lights, as well as for those who want to maintain the red in their color treated hair. Moonlight is for the darkest brown shades as well as grey tones. Keep the unwanted brassy tones out with Moonlight. Ice is for blondes, chemically hi-lighted, and all shades of hair color. Enjoy the intense shine this gloss adds, as well as the amazing conditioning it provides. These products are fabulous conditioning treatments which are essential to keep your locks healthy and in good condition during these hot sunny days.
Remember it is not good to wash your hair everyday because the natural oils in our hair are a treatment on their own. When you’re drenched in sweat from the intense heat you will probably want nothing more than to wash your hair in cool water but be sure to avoid washing it too much as it will dry the hair out. When our hair is oily it is doing a treatment on your scalp and hair.
Other tips: start brushing your hair from the bottom and work your way up. Don’t tie your hair up in hair bands when it’s wet. Avoid split ends by getting a regular cut every 6-8 weeks. It will keep your hair thick and healthy.
To avoid a frazzled looking mop of hair, keep dryness at bay and ward of any split ends. Try to use a protective spray on your hair before you go and spend the day frolicking on the beach or wherever. Or protect your hair from the sun by wearing a hat or if you don’t fancy sporting that look, simply apply a leave-in conditioner on the ends of your hair.
They say your hair is your crowning glory and to a certain extent this is true. Keep your hair shiny and bright by keeping evils such as sun, heat and chlorine at bay. Tweaking your beauty regime to suit summer and investing in some essential beauty products will leave you feeling and looking fantastic. It’s a win-win situation!
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