Summer Hair

Keeping hair beautiful in the summer can be challenging. Hair can have the following problems:

• Dry and brittle hair
• Sun bleached hair
• Wild hair

Dry and brittle hair can be protected with leave in moisturizers and sunscreens. Hats and scarves are also effective to protect hair from sun damage. Once hair is damaged, use deep conditioners once a week. After a particularly harsh day in the sun and exposure to pool chemicals apply a hot oil treatment to hair.

Sun bleached hair can be several shades lighter than normal hair color. Protect hair from sun bleaching with hats and scarves. Pulling hair up if it is long enough will keep the sun off some of the hair. Longer hair will show the effects of sun lightened hair. It will be more noticeable in the winter with the new growth several shades darker than the ends. In severe cases of sun-bleached hair, the hair can be colored back to its natural shade.

Wild hair is common with summer activities. Hair is blown around. Hair is wet from swimming, sweating, and water games and left to dry without styling. Long hair can be tied up in a variety of ways. Short hair can be held in place with barrettes, hairpins, and headbands. Changing hairstyle to a simple easy to care for style will keep hair looking beautiful.
Protecting hair from the effects of summer and immediately taking care of any damage that occurs from the sun will assure beautiful hair.