How to Care for Hair in Summer

Summer humidity, sun and swimming all make for challenging hair days. Humidity can turn naturally curly hair into a frizzy nightmare. Sunlight can cause color-treated hair to fade. Swimming in chlorine and seawater can cause brittle, damaged hair.

Instructions

1. Limit shampooing to every other day or longer to prevent hair from drying out. Use a shampoo designed to remove chlorine, minerals and salt deposits after swimming.

2. Control frizzy hair by applying a leave-in or rinse-out conditioner after shampooing. A leave-in conditioner keeps hair protected when blow drying.

3. Perform deep conditioning as often as daily to repair damaged hair. Apply after shampooing and leave-in for as long as possible or as directed then rinse out. Cover the head with a shower cap and leave in as long as overnight.

4. Add moisture to hair with a "replenishment" hair care product after shampooing. Adding shine is not the same thing as moisture, so read the label carefully to make sure it has the benefits you need before buying.

5. Skip blow drying whenever possible and allow hair to air dry. Consider skipping hot styling tools such as a flat iron or curling iron. Braid wet hair and undo when dry to create beautiful waves without damaging hair.

6. Select hair products that protect colored hair from fading. Many shampoos, conditioners and sprays contain UV filters.

7. Cover your head with a hat in the sun to protect hair and scalp. Applying sunscreen to hair and scalp is the next best alternative to a hat.