By Jennifer C Smith
Trying to take care of long hair and keep it looking its best when summer comes around can be very hard. Sun, sea, sand and swimming pools are all rather hair unfriendly and if you have a longer head of hair it is far harder to keep it healthy than those with a cool short crop. Before you give in and cut your hair though try some of these tips when the temperatures rise this year, they should really help:
Change Your Styling Routines- The strong summer sun can dry out hair very quickly so you really do need to find a way to help your hair hold on to as many of its natural oils and moisture as possible. Two ways you can do this are to decrease the number of times you shampoo and then to limit your use of heat styling tools, especially your blow dryer. If you really cannot live without a blow out though make sure you apply a good leave in conditioner before you begin styling.
Nix the Swimming Cap - Most people are all too aware of the damage that chlorine and sea salt can inflict on hair and some ladies (and a few gents) turn to tucking their tresses underneath a swimming cap to try to prevent as much of this damage as possible. This is not however always a great idea either. The rubber that the average swimming cap is made from is not very hair friendly either, it tends to stick to hair and rip it when the cap is removed.
A far better idea is to dampen your hair and apply a little of your regular conditioner before you take a dip in the pool or the sea. The unwanted salt and chlorine will cling to the greasy conditioner and then you will be able to wash it all away with ease once you are back on dry land.
Cover Up During the Day- If you are going to be out in the sun when it is at its hottest and brightest - usually at lunchtime when you may be headed out for a break - the best weapon you have against sun damage is a good hat or even just a pretty summer scarf. A leave in conditioner is an alternative but it is not as effective as a physical cover up and lets face it - a hat can cover up a multitude of hair problems on those days when you simply do not have the energy to deal with it!
Fighting the Frizzies When the Heat Is On- Humidity is another big enemy of your summer time hair. Rinsing your hair in cold water when you wash it can help seal the ends and applying a silicone based serum can work wonders as well. If you do use a serum product though you really only need to use a very tiny amount and just work it through your hair very well - add too much and your hair will look greasy and oily, it's very strong stuff!
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