How to have Healthy Summer Hair

Summer days spent lounging at the beach or by the pool can wreak havoc on your hair, but there are a few simple things you can do keep your hair looking healthy and beautiful. Follow these tips to have healthy summer hair.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

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   Only wash your hair a couple of times per week. Washing your hair everyday removes natural oils making your hair dry and more prone to damage. Use a deep conditioner at least once a week.

2. If you have curly hair, don't fight it during the summer! Instead, let your hair dry naturally and use a light-hold mouse or an anti-frizz styling product to prevent frizzy hair. This is especially important if you live in a humid climate.

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   When you're going to be out in the sun, use a product that has UV protection. There are several new hair products available including leave-in conditioners and sprays that have UV protection. Better yet, wear a hat to protect your hair from the sun.

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   After swimming, spray a detangling spray in your hair and then gently comb through using a wide-tooth comb. Start combing your hair at the ends and gradually work your way up to the root to prevent breakage. If you swim in a pool on a regular basis, buy a special shampoo designed to remove chlorine.

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   Keep styling to a minimum during the summer. Blow dryers, curling irons, and flat irons can damage your hair. Wear your hair in a chic low ponytail or create beach waves by twirling small sections of your hair and letting it dry naturally.

Tips & Warnings

• To maintain healthy summer hair, get a trim every six weeks.

Resources

• Frederic Fekkai Marine Summer Hair Beach Waves
• YOU: Being Beautiful: The Owner's Manual to Inner and Outer Beauty

[sonni57]

on 6/1/2009 Good tips on healthy hair summer really can do a number on hair.

[tracysmith159]

on 6/1/2009 Nicely writen article on how to have healthy hair during the summer. Its took hot here, so I just put my hair back for the summer.