How to take care of your hair in summer: the complete guide

   Summer is approaching, which means it’s time for vacation! But before you go and enjoy your holiday trips, remember that the best thing about the summer vacation is actually the worst thing to your hair: the sun, the sea, and the wind. Yes, these are the three main factors that can make your gorgeous hair turn into a frizzy mess without the proper care. So today, let’s take a look at how to take care of your hair in summer.

   You don’t need to give up on your summer vacation just because of the fear of bad hair. Not with these tips! As long as you follow these rules, your hair will be saved and you can enjoy a festive summer vacation with the sun, the sea, and the wind. Oh, and beautiful hair afterward too! So don’t skip out and read on to find out how to save your hair buns this summer. 

Wear A Hat

   The first and the worst enemy of your hair in summer is the sun. The UV rays can damage your strands, and they can make the matter worse when combined with the scorching heat. This deadly combination can make your hair dry out, resulting in frizzes and split ends, and even causing hair loss. People with dyed hair also loath this combination as it makes the color fade faster. 

   So, does that mean that you can’t go out and enjoy your life? Well, certainly not! The sun can be deadly, but only when you don’t have the proper shield. Wearing a hat is a simple and stylish way to protect your hair from the direct UV as it can block out the sun’s rays. You can also go for a colorful headband/scarf if you want something that is more boho or summer vibe. By adding these little accessories into your daily summer outfit, you can both protect your hair from split ends and look like a fashionista while doing it. 

Less Heating Tools

   Guess what? Not only did the hot and dry summer air make your skin dry out and feel like the surface of the Sahara desert, but it also made your hair dry out as well as a result of being heat damaged. It’s like constantly exposing your hair to the heat of a hairdryer during the summer days, no wonder why your hair feels so dry. With that being said, using heated tools such as hair straightener or curling iron to style your hair can only make the matter worse. 

   There is a bunch of other simples yet super cute hairstyles you can try for the summer without touching your curling wand. You can try the ponytail, the messy bun, or any braids that you like. But if you want to curl your hair, then there are also many other heatless ways to do it. You can try, for example, the overnight scarf curls out for yourself. The beach waves in the morning after will surprise you. 

Don’t Overwash Your Hair

   So it’s summer. Your face feels sweaty, your skin feels sweaty, and your hair feels super oily. You can’t stand that greasiness, so you deal with it like how you always do: wash it away with your shampoo. The thing is while washing your hair when you feel it is getting oily is okay most of the time, it isn’t as ideal if your hair feels oily every day during the summertime. And a lot of people have oily hair every day during summertime. 

   Washing your hair every day will strip your scalp of its natural oils, which in turn stimulates additional oil production and makes the oily problems worsen, which will make you feel the need to wash your hair even more. To break this vicious circle, try just rinsing in the shower after a day at the beach or pool, and see if that gets rid of some extra oil. 

   A homemade or natural dry shampoo, such as cornstarch, is also a fantastic substitute for regular shampoo. If the oily hair really pisses you off, then you can use real dry shampoos that were created to treat oily hair to deal with it. 

Stay Hydrated

   Another way that summer can harm your hair is dehydration. Not staying hydrated can make your locks dry out and fall off. Split ends, frizzes and other hair problems will also show up if left untreated. With that being said, it takes more than drinking water to keep your hair hydrated. 

   To give your hair the proper hydration that it needs, try the concoction of water, aloe vera juice, and avocado oil. Keep it on hand to spritz whenever a bit of moisture and/or control is needed. Another good option is argan oil mixed with water.

Beware Of The Pool

   It’s summer. It’s hot. The pool sounds like a perfect way to make it less hot, so let’s dive in and swim! Well, not so fast. If you want your locks to look like dry-out straws afterward, then go ahead. If not, then you might need to do some additional steps before taking a dip in the pool. 

   Start by washing your hair under cold water before you swim. By not skipping the quick rinse before you swim, you can actually keep your hair from absorbing a huge amount of chlorine in the pool once you swim. Don’t wash your hair with shampoo before you swim though, as it can strip your hair from its needed oil. And remember to rinse your hair off of the chlorine after swimming too. You can add extra moisture by using conditioners or hair masks after this so your hair won’t dry out.

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