With sun-kissed skin, days spent at the beach, and plenty of opportunities to show off your style, summer is a season enjoyed by many. Your hair needs special care year-round, especially during these summer months of intense heat. Follow these tips and tricks from Salon James to keep your hair sleek, shiny, and healthy!
Moisturize Like There’s No Tomorrow
The most important thing you can do is moisturize your hair to keep it from drying out. With all of the sweating and swimming in the pool you may be doing, your hair can be severely damaged from the sun, chlorine, and salt. No one wants their hair to be dry, frizzy, and breaking from lack of moisture. We recommend implementing a spray made from water, avocado oil, and aloe vera juice into your haircare system whenever you need a little boost of moisture.
Never Skip Conditioner Days
Conditioning your hair is extremely important as you’re fighting against the sun’s natural heat wherever you go. If you’re looking to stray away from using chemicals in your hair often, you can try mixing apple cider vinegar with water to create a natural conditioner. Implementing coconut oil or shea butter after washing your hair will also help de-frizz and moisturize your hair, leaving your hair smooth and shiny.
Sunscreen Is Your Friend
There are some shampoos that are infused with UV protection, but to make sure that your hair is getting the ultimate protection when you’re outside, simply run your hands lightly through your hair after you’re doing applying sunscreen to your body. It gives your hair a little oomph and keeps it from drying out and breaking from the sun’s harsh rays.
Turn The Heat Down A Notch
Because you’re already trying to fend off the natural sun’s heat, it’s usually a good idea to cut down on the use of blow dryers and straighteners/curling irons during the summer months. Yes, that may cause some inconvenience if your hair is hard to work with, but we guarantee that your hair will be thanking you for taking a break from all the harsh heat it’s receiving. Try embracing the natural look every once in awhile!
Loose Hairstyles Are The Best Hairstyles
Because you may be experimenting with taming the wild hair during the summer, loose hairstyles are the best hairstyles. It’s a great way to control the frizz and a hair that has a mind of its own without heavily relying on using harsh heat everyday. Loose braids, ponytails, and buns are easy, casual, and beautiful looks that anyone can pull off, all while being kind to your hair. Be careful to not pull them too tightly, as hair is prone to breaking the tighter you pull your hair.
At Salon James, we believe that you deserve the best care possible, both in and out of the salon chair. For more information on what can do to help you look and feel your best, you can give us a call at (225)-636-2220 or visit us today!
