Going on a holiday soon? Regardless of where you’re going, it’s important to take care of your hair too, same as you would to your skin. And while your top priority should always be to enjoy your day, it never hurts to be more aware of the things you do during vacation.
In this article, we’ve included a few tips for keeping your hair healthy for the holidays!
Prepare your hair
Before going on your holiday, make sure to prepare your hair first for what’s to come. Get a trim if you’ve got any split ends. Deep moisturize your hair at least a few weeks before your holiday. One of the biggest hair problems that people face during a vacation is the extreme dryness. So prepare your hair beforehand to avoid this situation as much as possible.
Get a hat
A hat is a perfect way to not only hide a bad hair day during your trip, but also to protect your hair and scalp from sun damage. Staying out under the sun for too long can burn your scalp and severely dry out your strands. And if you’ve got colored hair, too much exposure to the sun can even change your hair color. It’s not uncommon to hear of blonde hair turning lighter or red hair turning orange under the sun.
You might also want to get a swimming cap in case you’re thinking of going swimming. Some swimming pools use copper in order to avoid getting algae. Copper in water can cause light-colored hair to become green, so unless you want that, it’s best to bring something protective just in case.
Wet your hair before bathing in a pool or the sea
Wetting your hair first before going for a swim, whether in a pool or the sea, is a good habit to adopt if you’re interested in keeping your hair healthy for the holidays. If you wet your strands before going to the pool, they will be less likely to absorb chlorinated pool water or seawater, both of which can dry out your strands.
Rinse out your hair straight away after swimming
Swimming in chlorinated pool water or seawater can be really damaging to your strands, so it’s important to rinse out your hair straight away after swimming. Seawater is especially damaging, since dried out salt crystals can stick to your hair and reflect the sun’s rays, therefore increasing the risks of your hair getting sun-damaged. Always remember to wash your hair after a good swim!
Avoid using heat-styling tools on hair
If you’re always under the sun while touring around all day, it’s probably best to avoid using heat-styling tools on your hair no matter how much you want to. The sun damage plus the potential damage from the heat is just too much too risk.
Now you know how you can keep your hair healthy for the holidays! For more hair articles, don’t forget to check out our ZALA blog!
