Preparing Your Hair For The Summer Season

While the summer season is often known as the season of fun and games, it’s also known as the season of warmth and sweat –  and there’s nothing we can do about it other than just making sure that we stay nourished and hydrated all the time.

Unfortunately, most people tend to neglect their hair as if it was less important than their skin or something. On the contrary, your hair, your very own crowning glory, is actually one of the most essential parts when it comes to completing your look for the day.

You might be looking forward to getting tanned on the beaches, or to enjoy some great pina colada this year. Before you go on your next beach adventure, however, here are a few tips for preparing your hair for the summer season!

1. Try to avoid heat as much as you can

Now that the summer season is, do try to avoid heat as much as you can. This means you should refrain from overworking or over-styling your hair using hot tools like curling wands and straightening irons. The weather is already hot enough, which puts a lot of stress on your strands. Don’t make it worse.

Thankfully, summer looks are all about going effortless, looking easy-going and not being too fussy. Just make sure to use the lightweight products – products that will not weigh your hair down and prevent them from flowing around naturally!

2. Use hair oils to moisturize your hair

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Knowing how dry and hot the summer season is, it’s only natural to find ways to moisturize your hair.

Experts suggest that using lightweight hair oils will be the best course of action. Apply your chosen oil from the mid-length of your hair towards the end – this will fight both dryness and frizz simultaneously.

If you are dealing with limp hair, however, hair oils, even the most lightweight ones, will just weigh down your hair. If that’s the case, all you have to do is add dry shampoo to your scalp. You can also use a volumizing and texturizing powder to give you that beautiful summer look!

3. Protect your hair from sun damage

Another important thing to do during the summer season is to protect your hair from sun damage. Luckily, there’s a whole range of products available in the market today that comes with UV filters specifically for protecting your hair from possible sun damage.

If you don’t have any products with UV filters, you better run to the store and buy one right now! They don’t cost that much, plus they can greatly protect your hair. In addition to this, you can also apply a deep conditioning mask on your scalp and hair. After this, pull your hair into a bun when you’re out to enjoy the weather. This will assist in protecting the cuticle layer of your hair to minimize the risk of sun damage.

4. Head full of curls? Take extra precaution

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People with curly hair might want to take extra precaution during the summer season. Curly hair is already more prone to dryness and frizz than any other hair type and summer season can further worsen those conditions.

If you’ve got curly hair, the primary thing to do is to get a protein-based treatment for the hair for expansion and frizz. Heat activation products should also be considered since these allow the protein to actually get inside the hair and repair it internally. After using a shampoo and conditioner you can also us a leave-in conditioner for your hair.

And that’s it for our sunny weather tips! Now you’re are completely ready for the perfect summer with your gorgeous summer hair! For more tips and tricks, check out our ZALA blog!