The scorching summer is here. You’re all set to enjoy your summer vacations and capture some unforgettable moments with dear ones wearing sunglasses. Since every season comes with different environmental impacts on your skin and the body, you need to take the best possible care of your hair for summer. The burning sunlight and humid weather above your head all day can take a heavy toll on your hair, skin, and whole body.
By modifying your hair care routine according to the season, you can help your hair cope effectively with the hottest months. Here are some easier hair care tips recommended by the luxury salon in Gurgaon, Grace and Glamour to prevent oxidative and weathering damage to your scalp and hair.
1. Less Cosmetics
The scorching sun rays dry and damage your hair. Thus, it is recommended to limit the use of any chemical-based hair cosmetics, for example, hair colors. If you require coloring your hair, do a coloring a month before summer approaches or use organic henna (mehendi) for around 5 minutes a month. This improves your hair texture and provides good conditioning.
2. Stay Hydrated
Dehydration cannot only affect your skin and body health but your hair quality as well. Staying adequately hydrated by drinking enough (at least 3 liters of fluid a day) water, can protect your hair against sun damage. You can drink water, fresh fruit juice, coconut water, and eat fresh fruits & vegetables to get the necessary nutrients.
3. Cover up Your Hair
Cover your hair with a cap, a scarf, or something else to protect them from dirt, dust, and dangerous UV sun rays. To make the style statement while covering your hair, you can use some baker boy hats, cool snapbacks, and other things.
4. Give Attention to Shampooing your hair
Just like less hair wash, excessively washing your hair can cause damage to your hair and dry your scalp. Sweating more on your scalp can make your hair gets greasy. So, do shampoo with extreme care, especially on warmer days. Buy and use a mild shampoo, SLS-free shampoo, or dry shampoo just on the scalp. Avoid direct use of mild shampoo on the hair as it can dry your hair out. Keep your hair clean to make them healthy.
5. Preconditioning
Give your hair the necessary preconditioning before washing by oiling them properly. This helps in better controlling the dryness and roughness caused by heat and keeping the hair healthy and soft. During summer, use lightweight hair oil rather than regular thicker oils.
6. Conditioners
Just like shampoo, you need to be attentive while purchasing your hair conditioners. Pick and use one featuring sunscreen to safeguard hair from damaging UV rays of the sun. Be sure whatever you’re choosing perfectly suits the nature and type of your hair.
7. Prevent hot hair-styling Equipment
Try to avoid the use of any hot hair styling machines like straighteners, crimpers, curlers, etc. If you need to use them, apply a heat protectant spray first to prevent heat damage. Grace & Glamour, the well-recognized luxury salon in Gurgaon recommends using products containing silicone because this material doesn’t allow heat to reach your hair and cause any harm.
8. Frizz control
The scorching sun rays can make your hair frizzy. So, tie your hair by making knots, ponytails, buns, or braids for less sweating on the scalp.
Other than these tips & tricks, consider using a hair serum before combing; using a UV-protectant spray; trimming to remove split ends; eating healthier avoiding intake of junk food; and avoiding stress.
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