10 Top Stylist Tips To Manage and Protect Your Hair This Summer

Better weather is almost here, which means long hours in the sun, relaxing, maxing, or whatever you like to do. But outdoor activities can get you grimy, and then there’s the issue of heat and UV radiation. Fortunately, there are numerous ways you can protect your hair this summer. Here are some tips from professional stylists for protecting your hair.

Keep Your Hair Clean

First, it’s best to keep your hair clean and hygienic. Being out in the sun will make you sweat and produce extra oils throughout your scalp. So, there are obvious ways, such as washing with shampoo. But that can only go so far. And you can pretty much only do it with a shower. But you can use dry shampoo when out and about. Remember that there are different dry shampoos, and you need to pick your dry shampoo by hair type for the best results. Try purchasing smaller sample sizes and test each one out on your hair if you aren’t sure. 

Don’t Add Extra Heat

Summer is known for its heat. And you don’t want to add extra heat to your hair. Heat damages hair by drying it out and can make it frizzy and brittle. As a result, you lose your natural shine, and your hair can become manageable. Therefore, it’s best to go for natural drying when it’s hot and leave the hairdryer, curlers, and straighteners for another day. Unless, of course, you absolutely need to. And if you do need to, try your tools with the heat settings turned down. It might take longer, but you can keep any damage to your hair to a minimum.

Protect Your Hair this Summer with UV Creams

You are well aware of the dangers of the sun. Sun and UV radiation can cause burns and lead to skin cancer which causes almost 8,000 deaths per year in the US. You use sunscreen to protect against this, and you can do the same for your hair. However, UV radiation can harm your hair, like your skin. You can purchase UV protection shampoo, but many of these products contain harmful chemicals that can damage your hair also. So it’s kind of a moot point. However, you can use skin UV cream by running your fingers through your hair after applying.

Cover Up with a Hat 

One of the easiest ways you can protect your hair when it’s hot is to simply stay out of the sun. However, this will prevent you from taking part in fun games and activities like a bore. So, what do you do? Well, simply pop on a hat. Fortunately, as a man, there are many great options for a hat to protect your hair. A simple baseball cap will do if you have shorter hair. Or you can opt for a stylish fedora or something similar to provide shade for a larger area. Luckily, hats are also trendy these days, so you can complete a stylish look by making a fashionable statement.

Stay Hydrated with Water

You can go out of your way to look after your hair. But it’s common for people to overlook the importance of staying hydrated. And if you don’t drink enough water, all your efforts could be in vain anyway. Your hair strands need hydration, especially in Summer. So try not to deprive them of this basic need. Fluids like water are easily sourced. Yet alcoholic drinks will work against you. Even though it’s tempting to have a few beers at the beach or at a BBQ. If you are serious about treating your hair the best you can, it’s best to do the responsible thing.

EXTRA: Vitamin-Packed Food for Healthy Summer Hair

Getting your hair the nourishment it needs isn’t all about washing and hydrating. There are many things your hair needs, and this includes vitamins and minerals. Of course, you can get natural and organic shampoos. But one of the best ways is with foods, such as:

• Blueberries
• Yogurt
• Salmon
• Walnuts
• Flax Seeds
• Sweet Potato
• Meats

These are packed with oils, minerals, and vitamins for hair. These include vitamins A, D, and K, as well as Omega-3. Additionally, they are easy to incorporate into Summer dishes and are readily available from any supermarket. So dust off the BBQ and get cooking.

Tie Up Longer Hair

Sitting in the sun all day makes you sweat, especially on your head. And with long hair, it can be a nightmare. It can make your hair become matted and greasy and make your face, neck, and shoulders hotter. In short, it’s just no fun. But you can help yourself by tying up long hair. For women, there are tons of things they can do. Girly braids, plaits, and twists are a great way to add some summer style and keep cool. For the guys, you have the options of low ponies, headbands, and the man bun. Any of these will keep you cool and prevent split ends.

Keep Your Hair Trimmed

On the other end of the spectrum, there’s the option of keeping your hair trimmed. Keeping your hair well-trimmed is excellent for reducing split ends, no matter the length. But your hair grows faster in summer, so you might have to work at it more. Shorter hair feels lighter and allows your strands to stay even on your head. As a result, your scallop can breathe and stay cooler. As your hair goes through the summer growth elongation stage, you can keep it healthy by tending to trim it more regularly. You will also end up with fuller hair ready for Winter.

Conditioning Can Protect Your Hair this Summer 

Most people wash their hair two to three times each week. But some wash more, and some wash less. Whatever your hair care treatment, you should know that more washing will dry your strands because it removes the natural oils. And so does heat. One excellent way to reduce the harmful effects of heat in Summer is to deep condition your hair. Conditioner adds a protective barrier to your follicles that prevent all but the most aggressive actions from damaging your hair. You can also try conditioners with additional moisture treatment for depth.

Apply Natural Oils

As you probably know, heat removes the natural oils from your skin. That’s why taking hot showers actually causes dry skin. And the same is true of your hair. So summer heat and hot showers or baths will cause excessive dryness to your scalp and strands, from root to tip. But don’t worry because there are treatments available. Natural oils such as ylang-ylang, lavender, and coconut work wonders for invigorating lifeless and damaged hair. Additionally, olive oil and almond can help with blood flow in your scalp, helping to strengthen your hair.

Be Careful When Swimming

The ocean and swimming likely come to mind when you think of summer. And there’s nothing quite like taking a dip in the salty sea. However, salt crystals dry out your hair and amplify heat when the sun is beating down. As a result, you are more susceptible to sunburn on your scalp. Additionally, chlorine from water at a swimming pool can also dry out your hair. To reduce the impact of salt and chlorine, wash and condition your hair with specially formulated swimmer’s shampoo that acts to remove natural and unnatural chemicals from your hair.

Summary

It’s essential to keep your hair clean in the summer. The heat from the sun and styling tools can dry it out, causing frizz and dry skin. Fortunately, it’s easy to protect your hair using UV creams that you usually use on your skin. Additionally, you can stay out of the sun and in the shade or wear a hat. However, using vitamins and minerals as well as oils provide protection.