This summer lean into the natural beauty of your hair. Whether you have long or short hair give the blowdryer a rest and chill out on the irons. Between the heat, chlorine, salt, and mineral build-up, the summer can be really tough on your hair. Here are some tips to look gorgeous and protect your hair this summer!

Styling Your Hair in the Summer

Keeping up with haircuts will go a long way in the summer. This will help manage split ends and make air-drying look much better on healthy hair. We recommend a trim or cut every six weeks. Let your hair dry naturally as much as possible using great cream and oils.

We love Bumble and Don’t Blow It. This hair moisturizer is literally made for summer hair and will protect your hair and scalp from UV rays and add hydration. Summer is also the perfect time to rock the top knot or summer bun. No one likes hair on your neck on those hot days. Add in cute accessories like this headband from Jcrew for a put-together, but cool look.

If you are going to style your hair with heat, remember to always use a heat protectant first!

Protect Your Hair From The Sun

Protect your hair from the sun just the way you protect your skin! If you color your hair, don’t just stop at paying the expensive bill. Be sure to protect it and keep it vibrant and healthy with the right summer products. When you will be out in the sun all day, try Sun Bums SPF 30 Protectant for Hair and Scalp. We recommend using a color shampoo protectant from Goldwell. They have some great toning shampoos, such as Dualsenes Blonde and Highlight Anti-Yellow Shampoo.

Moisturize Your Hair!

taking care of your hair in the summer
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Locking in moisture is the best way to prevent frizz in the summer. One of our favorites is the It’s a 10 Miracle with Keratine. It really is a miracle and gets the job done. It makes your hair feel so smooth and will have your hair from split ends and breakage. It is great for kids too after a drip in the pool! Spray it on wet hair to detangle your hair.

If you have more sensitive and vulnerable hair try the Matrix Leave-in Spray Instrcure Anti-Breakage infused with B5 and liquid protein. This lighter option controls status and frizz to condition over-porous hair and protects when heat styling. This is a great product to transition into fall as well.

When you layout in the sun, don’t be afraid to spray in a leave-in moisturizer at the end of the day. You don’t have to wait until you get home!

This summer have fun with your hair by trying new styles while keeping it healthy. To protect your hair in the summer remember to:

  • Get regular hair cuts
  • Protect from the sun
  • Wear it up
  • Moisturize
  • & Use a great heat protectant when styling

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