Using oil, changing shampoo or cutting the ends are some of the tricks to take care of our hair before the pool and beach season begins. Take note!
1. Change shampoo
In the summer months it is recommended to change your regular shampoo for a more moisturizing one, because the color, sea salt, and the sun dehydrate your hair.
2. Rinse hair with cold water
Cold water is beneficial for hair because it improves blood circulation, helps remove daily residue and provides extra shine.
3. Replace conditioner with a mask
Especially if you have oily roots and weak ends, it is not a bad idea to use the mask after each wash for one or two months in summer.
4. Use oil
Hair oil will be your best ally. It is essential to protect your hair and prevent it from drying out.
5. Cutting tips
This is one of the most important tips. A 5cm cut for the summer will prevent the ends from splitting in the sun. You will have strong hair and you will not lose the cut.
This measure will help to heal the ends and combat the dryness that affects the mid-lengths and tips. In addition, cutting helps to promote hair strength.
6. Professional treatment in the salon
Professional treatment is essential to have healthier and stronger hair when you are at the beach or pool. A professional treatment with proteins and amino acids will help regulate the oiliness at the root.
If you are looking to maintain and strengthen your hair, specialists recommend a duo of treatments: a detox and a strengthening one.
7. Avoid hairdryers and straighteners
In summer, take advantage of the warm weather to air-dry your hair and avoid using curling irons, flat irons and hair dryers as much as possible, since the heat from these devices tends to damage the cuticle and dehydrate the hair fiber.
The result is dull, lackluster hair with split ends, a result of the breakage of the cuticle. When this happens, the hair is left unprotected and begins to break down, taking on a frayed appearance as it splits into several layers.
8. The importance of exfoliation
The scalp accumulates residue from the hair products we use for daily hygiene and maintenance.
Regular exfoliation of the scalp, just like the skin on your face and body, helps cell renewal and restores your hair's natural shine. It also reduces flaking, itching and dryness. In short, it makes your hair healthier.
Of course, the recommendation is to do this exfoliation every ten or fifteen days so as not to be too aggressive with the scalp.
