Top 10 Tips For Summer Hair Care

In the following article, we bring you the 10 best summer hair care tips that will help you keep your hair shiny and nourished all summer.

Summer is a time of sun, fun, and frizz. Most of us are aware of the damage that summer weather can do to our skin, but what about our hair?

Many of us find that our hair is dry, frizzy, and damaged in the summer. Some people have a flaky scalp; others may experience a change in hair color during the summer months.

The main contributors to summer hair problems are:

Heat

High temperatures destroy even healthy hair. Intense UV radiation can damage the scalp and cause hair to dry out. The drier the hair, the more moist air it tries to absorb to restore balance, ultimately causing more frizz.

Humidity

The summer heat is sometimes accompanied by high humidity. When it’s humid, your hair soaks up some of that excess moisture, causing the hair shaft to swell and the hair cuticle to break. Broken cuticles lead to frizzy hair.

Swimming

When swimming, hair is exposed to additional damage. The chlorine in pool water strips the hair of its natural oil and exposes it to other pool chemicals that can bind to the hair shaft and cause hair color changes. If you swim in the sea or ocean, the salt water dries out your hair and damages it.

Tips for hair care on summer days

Keeping your scalp and hair healthy even during the few months of summer weather can be easier with the right practices. Here are our top 10 summer hair care tips to help keep your hair shiny and nourished all summer.

Tip #1: Combat frizz and dehydration

As we explained above, the combination of dry hair and humid air can cause some hair types to become incredibly frizzy and damaged during the summer months. If you are prone to frizz, wash your hair with a softening shampoo in the summer.

After washing with shampoo, apply a deep-conditioning hair mask. It locks in moisture and protects your hair from drying out. The hair mask can replenish the nutrients in the hair and thus create an anti-frizz effect; leave it on for 5–10 minutes after washing for instant softness.

If you have dyed hair, use a hair lotion with sun protection during excessive sun exposure; it protects the color from harmful UV radiation. SU Hair Milk is great for pre-and post-sun use:

Tip #2: Avoid additional heat

When you’re outside in the summer, your hair is exposed to very intense heat, even if you’re not lazing around all day on the beach. Avoid heating your hair even more by not using a blow dryer and putting away the flat iron or curling iron. Those minutes of heat styling add up quickly and can put extra strain on hair that is already struggling with heat damage.

Also, don’t forget that letting your hair air dry is a sign of caring not only for your hair but also for the planet. Hair dryers and other hot tools use energy, so if the weather and your schedule allow, it may be a sustainable option to avoid them. This way, especially in the summer, you can help reduce the impact of your hair care habits and make them more virtuous.

If a wet head isn’t your style, try washing your hair at night and sleeping on wet hair. The hair will dry naturally overnight, and you can style it in the morning. You can even try sleeping in a wet braid or using hair curlers to get your shape and volume ready!

Tip #3: Wash your hair less often

If you usually wash your hair every day, try switching to washing it every other day (or every three days!) instead. Depending on your hair type, washing less often is probably better for your hair and the planet’s water resources too!

If your hair seems too greasy between washes, you can try dry shampoo; it absorbs excess oil and leaves hair clean and soft. In addition, it can also be used during styling, when it adds volume and texture to the hair.

Tip No. 4: Choose cooler water

Choose a cooler water temperature when showering. This not only refreshes the scalp but also reduces the amount of energy used to heat the water, thus reducing the amount of CO2 released during hair care. Do not forget to turn off the water while massaging with shampoo or conditioner, and turn on the running water only for rinsing: We know that the shower is a moment of relaxation for you; however, if it is too long, it can put a strain on the planet, especially in those areas where water is scarce.

Tip #5: Hair tied up

Raise your hand if you like having sweaty hair stuck to the back of your neck all summer. No one? In the summer months, pull your hair up for instant cooling. If ponytails aren’t your style, opt for loose, wavy hair that doesn’t hang on your neck.

Tip #6: Swim responsibly

If you’re going to swim, protect your hair before and after you get in the water. A natural solution offers hair milk that you can apply to your hair after washing as a conditioner or to dry hair for a few minutes to hours as a nourishing hair mask. After swimming, rinse your hair with cold water and re-moisturize with hair lotion.

Tip No. 7: Be careful with the brush

Rough brushing can tear out hair roots and break fragile summer hair. Instead, use combs, especially on wet hair, which are gentler on your hair.

Tip #8: Be careful with colors

Colored hair is especially prone to damage during the summer months. This summer, skip your typical color routine or opt for a subtle lightening instead of complete bleaching. If you dye your hair, use deep care to prevent drying and damage.

Tip #9: Hat vs. heat

Hats, scarves, and shawls are a great way to protect your hair from the sun’s harmful rays, but what about the hair inside the hat? The best way to prevent them is to wear a loose-brimmed hat and use a dry shampoo or volumizing spray to keep your hair from clumping.

Tip No. 10: Short hair in summer

There’s nothing like short hair that feels light in the summer. When you opt for a bold shoulder cut, the options are endless, from tiny buns to a dramatic pixie cut. Just make sure you protect your neck with some post-tan skin care, as this sensitive area will be exposed to the sun again.