Summer Hair Care Tips

We  have noticed at our Essex Hair Salon, Professional Hair, that summer can be a really hard time on your hair and therefore it is important to be aware of some fundamental hair care tips. More time spent outdoors, in the sea or in swimming pools, higher temperatures and the sun’s rays which can make hair dry, brittle and damaged. This is paticularly true for coloured or permed hair, which needs added protection from these elements.

A great summer hair care tip is to use a special shampoo and conditioner that has an added UV protection. Many other hair products, such as hairspray and leave-in conditioners have UV protection as well and are well worth using. Also in summer it is advisable to use an intense moisturizing shampoo and conditioner, along with a weekly, deep moisture treatment. Even if your hair isn’t normally dry or in need of extra moisture, summer can dry out the healthiest hair.

Summer is a great time to wear a hat to protect the top of your head from the direct rays of the sun. A hat will also help protect your scalp from getting sunburned. An important hair care tip is to avoid using any spray in, hair lightening product or lemon juice to lighten your hair in the sun. This is very damaging to hair and will leave it feeling dried out, almost like dolls hair. If your hair is professionally coloured, it’s important to protect the colour and keep it from fading, which is what harsh light and heat will do.

Some Simple Hair Care Tips

Another of our simple summer hair care tips is to keep your hair tied back in a ponytail, bun or braid while outside to prevent it from being weather beaten or dried out in the wind. Also wash your hair immediately after swimming in a pool or the ocean, to remove the chlorine and salt. Allowing hair to air dry during the summer, instead of using blow dryers will really help keep moisture in to prevent overly brittle hair and split ends.

Ninja Hair Care Tips

Getting your hair trimmed more frequently during the summer months, to cut off split ends and give your hair a fresher, healthier look is also a great tip. If it’s possible, avoid colouring your hair over the summer, or go less often for touch-ups. Following these summer hair care tips will allow your hair to survive and stay healthy and beautiful all summer.

If you would like any more information on the hair care tips please do not hesitate to contact us.

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