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7 Summer Hair Care Steps Every Woman Should Be Taking

Stylist to the stars Asgar Saboo tells all…

Protect Your Mane From The Sun

It’s not just your skin and scalp that’s at risk from sunburn. Did you know your hair can get sunburned, too? Protect your locks by wearing a scarf, hat or cap when you’re out for a long periods of time. Just make sure it’s not so tight that it restricts the circulation to your scalp!

Hydrate

Staying hydrated is especially important in the summertime and this counts for your hair, too! Try to drink at least eight to ten glasses of fluid a day and even more if you’re planning to get active. The extra hydration will add much-needed moisture to your locks.

Add Moisture

Summer is a great opportunity to use a leave-in conditioner. It adds moisture to your hair, just like lotion does for dry skin. It can also dramatically reduce frizz and it really helps to define curly hair!

Air-Dry Your Hair

Because of the summer heat, anything that could further damage your hair is a huge no-no, including blow dryers! Let your hair air-dry and flaunt those natural waves. You should also aim to cut down on the flat iron or curling iron as much as possible.

Use Gentle Accessories

Since your hair is already vulnerable from the elements of the heat, take special care of it and use hair accessories that won’t damage your hair further. Some good accessories are ponytail holders without metal closures, barrettes with smooth edges and fabric headbands that move with your hair.

Avoid Chemicals

Avoid having any hair treatment and/or using chemical products during the hot season as the hair often gets damaged and dries up in the heat. And yes, that means hair colouring, too! Dyeing your hair during summer can lead to seriously dry, brittle locks.

Trim Your Locks

Your hair will be naturally dryer during the summer months, and this can cause split ends and brittle tips. Trim your hair often to breathe life back into your locks.