Is Your Hair Care Summer Ready?

Summer heat and humidity presents it's own set of hair care challenges. Our lifestyles change as we venture outdoors more often with trips to the beach, dips in the pool, hiking, and biking. We've waited all year for summer fun, but it's quite an adjustment for our skin and hair. To keep your tresses healthy in the sunny months consider these tips.

Beat the Humidity

If your hair is frizz prone, summer humidity can be a losing battle. Now is not the time to work against your natural curl. Give the flat irons a bit of rest. Go for humectant products that draw the moisture from the air. Olive oil is a great home remedy. Work a bit into naturally curly and ethnic hair to bust the poof. If you want something more lightweight, try Deva Curl "Mirror Curls" Reflective Shine Serum.



Pre-Pool Protection

Don't let chlorine spoil the pool party. Before you take that dip, wet hair with tap water and work in a leave-in conditioner to create a barrier between your hair and the harsh chemicals. L'anza Healing HairCare Leave-In Conditioner has the added bonus of UV protection.



Don't Fade Away

Between the sun rays and swimming, your hair color can take a serious beating, fading or becoming brassy Enlist the help of color depositing shampoos and conditioners. Try Goldwell Color Glow Bright Shine Full Blonde Shampoo, Goldwell Color Glow Deep Reflects Conditioner Warm Brown, or Goldwell Color Glow Bright Shine Gloss Infusion Full Blonde.

Protection from Rays

Protect your hair from damaging UV rays with products that contain UV filters. Spritz a bit of Schwarzkopf BC Bonacure Sun Guardian UV Protection Spray before venturing out in the sun.

Many shampoos and conditioners contain UV filters. Joico K-PAK Sun Therapy two step regimen repairs, restores, and protects sun exposed hair with Hydroxy Sun Complex and Covabsorb EW, a powerful UV-protectant. Start with K-Pak Sun Therapy Nourishing Shampoo and then treat and deep condition with K-Pak Sun Therapy Treatment Masque. K-Pak Sun Therapy Protective Sun Milk keeps the hair hydrated during long periods of sun exposure.