How To Keep Your Hair Healthy In Summers?

by Mary Davis Makeup Expert

Summers are lovely with a cool breeze in the evenings and flower blooming in the gardens. Isn’t it? This love and happiness don’t last long if it damages our hair due to sweat, heat and humidity. If you wish to make your good hair days last longer even in the sizzling summers, then you’re at the right place.

There are several ways to protect your hair against damage from UV rays, heat, dust, dirt and other environmental factors. Some of them are listed below:

1. Trim Your Hair

If you’ve long hair that has split ends and have dead hair near the ends, you can trim your hair to save them from further damage. Your overgrown ends make your hair look dull and dead. They tend to cause more breakage and tangles in your hair. Hence, it is advisable to go for a hair cut or at least trimming before its too late. I know girl, it is a hard time for you to cut your long hair but if you wish to have healthy hair, you gotta cut off some length in order to have a healthy hair growth later.

2. Use a UV protectant on your hair

UV protectants are a great friend of your hair in summers as it helps your hair from oxidization. Just as you use sunscreen on your skin, UV protectant for your hair is very necessary. UVA and UVB rays cause irreparable damage to your hair. Hence, you should always cover your hair with a cloth or a cap and apply UV protectant on your hair before stepping out.

You can also apply African Pride Olive Miracle Anti Breakage Creme Formula that makes your hair soft as it replenishes moisture in your hair and reduces breakage in your hair. It also adds natural shine to your hair which gives you the confidence to flip your hair.

3. Always Keep your hair moisturized

Moisturizing your hair is necessary! Just like your keep, your skin moisturized, your hair also needs moisturization. Never forget to apply a moisturizer on your hair after showering or bathing in summers. You can apply African Pride Olive Miracle Moisturizer Lotion on your hair before stepping out in the sun. Massage it into your hair properly and comb your hair to spread it out evenly in your hair. You can style your hair as usual after applying the moisturizer as it is non-sticky and non-greasy which does not weigh your hair down.

4. Dampen your hair with water before entering the pool

It sounds weird, but it is a fact that if you dampen your hair with water before entering the swimming pool, your hair might not absorb much of the chlorine. If your hair would be saturated with water, it gives less room for chemicals to get absorbed as compared to dry and porous hair. You can also apply a leave-in conditioner on your hair that protects your hair from chlorine damage. African Pride Olive Miracle Anti-Breakage Leave-In Conditioner is considered the best to apply on your hair and scalp before entering the pool.

5. Wash your hair almost every day

Washing your hair is necessary as it helps to remove the dirt from your hair and does not let the product build-up stay in your hair for long. Sweat and humidity make your hair greasy and oily which does not prove any good to your hair. Washing your hair every day with a nourishing shampoo washes out all the toxins and sweat from your hair leaving them soft and bouncy.

You can apply African Pride Olive Oil Miracle Shampoo on your hair to make your scalp and hair clean. It adds shine to your hair and makes detangling your hair easy.

6. Condition your hair after shampooing

Conditioning your hair is of utmost importance after shampooing as it provides your hair with proper hydration and adds body to your hair. If you avoid conditioning, it might lead to breakage of your hair and thinning. It helps to restore the lost shine to your hair and replenish the moisture level in your hair. A conditioner creates a coat on your scalp that protects your hair from further damage.

These are some hair care tips that might come handy for you and make your hair beautiful even in summers!

Good luck with your hair!