During the summer months, you want to look as appetizing as possible. An important part of your appearance is, of course, your hairstyle. Especially during the summer months, you prefer to keep your hair in healthy condition.
But do you have any idea how many adverse effects the sun can have on your hair? Just like the skin, it can be severely damaged by the sun. Therefore, it is important that you know exactly how to protect your hairstyle from sun, heat, and humidity.
What factors affect the health of head hair?
- Generally, you are blessed with healthy hair almost all year round. But in the summer, it's usually a bit different. The sun can dry it out to the core, making it look lifeless and brittle. Due to the high humidity, it lies flat on your head, and it's often hard to bring it to life.
- Due to dust and perspiration, you also run the risk of split ends and dandruff. In severe cases, the hair becomes thinner and can even fall out.
- Warm summers can therefore be a strain on your scalp, especially if the skin burns. The drying out of the scalp can also damage your hair roots, with all the consequences that entails.
The Alpha Men has therefore put together an action plan to protect your hairstyle!
Start your summer with a visit to the Barber
Step 1 to get your hairstyle summer-ready begins at the Barber. Go to this hair specialist every 3 to 4 weeks in the summer to keep your hair in optimal condition. Consider it purely as preventive maintenance. The Barber can neatly trim and style the split ends so that your hairstyle remains strong and in excellent condition, especially in the summer.
Avoid chemical hair treatments
It is absolutely not recommended to dye your hair or treat it with other chemical agents in the summer. This will dry out the hair even more, increasing the risk of damage from the sun, sea, and chlorine. So, dye your hair only about 2 months before the summer starts and not during this hot period.
Use conditioner or other products to nourish the hair
A nourishing conditioner is important when it comes to dry and damaged hair. Make sure you buy a product that suits your hair type and its texture. Also, hair masks, leave-in sprays, or leave-in conditioners contribute to nourishing and protecting the hair(roots). These products are especially suitable in the summer because they contain oils (nourishment and shine), UV filters (protection for head and hair against UV radiation), silicones (water and chemical repellent), glycerine (keeps the moisture content of the hair balanced), and antioxidants (protect and repair hair cells).
Be sparing with shampoo
It is unwise to wash your hair with shampoo every day. It removes the necessary oils and fats from the hair. Therefore, it is better to skip shampoo on days when you don't need it. use the hair to wash with cold or lukewarm water. If your hair still feels greasy, it is advisable to use a mild shampoo. Try to focus on cleaning the scalp rather than the hair itself.
Leave your hairdryer aside
In the summer, your hair is already heavily burdened by the heat, and it is not advisable to use a hairdryer. This will damage the hair even more. Therefore, let your hair air dry as much as possible, as this will keep it in better condition and prevent damage to its structure.
Wear a hat or cap
Hats or caps of good quality provide optimal protection. A trendy hat can feel more comfortable than a cap. The latter can cause the scalp to sweat more and the material to pinch the head slightly. A good quality hat sits comfortably, protects the scalp and the hair from those harmful UV and sun rays. Besides, a 'Panama' hat can make you look very fashionable. Just to give an example.
Rinse your hair before and after swimming
Before taking a dip in a pool or the ocean, rinse your hair thoroughly with water. This allows your hair to absorb the healthy water and reduces the tendency to absorb seawater, chlorinated water, or other chemicals.
Repeat this exercise when you leave the swimming water. After rinsing the chlorine or saltwater from your hair, and if you are not going to swim again, it is advisable to massage a leave-in conditioner into your hair. This restores the moisture balance in the hair. Besides discoloration, chlorine also extracts moisture from the hair.
Use a wide-tooth comb
To prevent any damage to the hair after a long summer day by the water, it is better to brush or combs your hair after washing with a comb with wide teeth. This safely removes any tangles or irregularities from the hair and prevents the brittle hair from breaking.
Pamper your hair with a serum or hair mask
Not only your face but also your hair can be pampered with a serum or hair mask so that during the night, your hair, affected by sun, chlorine, or sea salt, can recover. With a, as mentioned above, leave-in conditioner, you nourish the hair down to the root. Before going to bed, robustly massage this conditioner into the hair and wrap it with a towel, keeping it on all night. The next morning, you will notice that your hair shines and feels soft!
Tips & Tricks to better protect yourself. Always. Makes you happy. And certainly your hairstyle. From now on, it will be a very pleasant and much safer splash.
Voilà!
Your friends, The Alpha Men.