3 Ways to Protect Your Hair During the Summer

Summer is here! While there’s nothing we love more than relaxing on the beach and tanning with a UV of 10, it is important to remember to protect our hair as much as we do our skin during the summer. Here are three ways to protect your hair from heat, humidity, and chlorine:

Brush Gently & Protect Accordingly

Heat already causes hair fragility, and brushing your hair roughly only worsens it. When brushing your hair, whether it is wet or dry, brush gently and begin at the ends to remove any tangles.

When hair is wet, combs are a gentler alternative to brushes. Consider using a comb following any showers or swimming sessions to prevent further breakage or frizz.

If you blow dry your hair, it is important to remember to use heat protectant spray and allow it to dry before applying heat to your hair. Applying heat to unprotected hair can lead to heavy damage, especially to hair that is already damaged from summer weather.

Cover Up

Whether you are out and about or laying on the beach, wearing a hat can protect both your hair and scalp from burning. It can also prevent your hair from lightening, which can lead to brittleness.

Moisturizing your hair after spending time at the pool or swimming at the beach is critical. Chlorine and saltwater can strip your hair of important proteins and moisture. Before you get in the pool, soak your hair with fresh water and apply a leave-in conditioner. Keep your hair up or braided if possible, then rinse and shampoo once you are done swimming. Consider applying a hair mask prior to your summer escapes and adding it to your packing list for easy, on-the-go moisture following your fun in the sun. These few steps make a huge difference in preventing dryness, fading, and chlorine damage.

Sunscreen is Key

Don’t forget that sunscreen isn’t just for your skin - it is for your scalp and hair, too! Sunscreen can be applied to your scalp via lotion or spray, and there are companies that create scalp-specific products for easy application.

Hair sunscreen can be found at most beauty shops and drugstores. Your future self will thank you for going the extra mile and applying sunscreen to your hair. It provides a protective barrier from UV rays - every extra step helps protect your hair from breaking and frizz.

At Hologram Salon in Athens, Georgia, we’re dedicated to helping your protect your hair all season long! Contact us to learn more about different steps you can take to keep your hair healthy and protected during the summer.