3 mandatory rules not to spoil your hair during the summer

Ainda has a few summer days ahead, which could mean numerous trips to the beach and the pool and, therefore, plus salt, chlorine and aggression to the hair. 

Still, that doesn't mean I have to give up outdoors on hot days. Nevertheless, there are some rules that can begin to implement to prevent you from finishing the summer with your hair completely damaged and dull.

In an interview with Byrdie, a dermatologist and a hairdresser reveal that these three rules can help “provide a relief to the hair” and not feel such a shock when the summer is over.

Here's what you need to start prioritizing for the sake of your hair health:

Protect your hair from ultraviolet rays (UV)

“ In addition to the skin, UV rays can damage hair by drying them, making them more fragile and lightening them,” explains dermatologist Brendan Camp. 

To circumvent this risk situation, the expert suggests that you use a sun hat or one scarf to protect hair and scalp when you are outdoors for long periods.” Alongside this, hairdresser Raven Hurtado adds that head scarfs are increasingly “a modern and fashion addition to provide protection and complement any look.”

If you still feel that this protection is not enough, look for a heat protection to adjust to the needs of your hair – just spray before sun exposure, like when you use this product before applying other heat sources to do hairstyles.

Let the scalp breathe

“Training, oils, accumulation of products and pollution can get into the skin of the scalp and hair”, says dermatologist of the harmful phenomena to hair health that are happening throughout the summer. 

To minimize damage to the scalp, the expert suggests applying “a simple shampoo periodically to cleanse the scalp and hair of particles that may be weighing or contributing to irritation of the scalp.”

Raven Hurtado, hairdresser at Maxine Salon in Chicago also adds that the way she washes her hair can also prove to be an important moment when it comes to recovering her hair, so it ensures that “it is better to use cold water when washing her hair and choosing a formula that does not irritate even more the scalp”.

Later, it is also recommended that you use your hair “in a loose style or with a braid, for let the scalp breathe.”

Attenuating aggression

After contact with salt water or chlorine, you should also try to reverse the effects of these components. “Healing, UV rays, salt water and chlorine can also dry your hair by removing the natural oils that keep your hair hydrated,” Camp says.

As such, when wearing “champoos, conditioners and masks that improve hydration keep the scalp and hair healthy and protected from damage”, so even if you are still on the beach or in the pool you can implement this measure.

Rinse your hair with fresh water after contact with salt water or chlorine and then “consider using a moisturizing mask for restore moisture levels.”