BEAUTY HUB MAGAZINE’S FAVORITE SUMMER HAIR SAVIOURS
How to Save Your Hair and Skin from Summer Heat Damage
As the end of summer approaches, it’s the perfect time to savour every last bit of warmth and sunshine, enjoying life to the fullest before the season changes. It’s a moment to relish simple pleasures—like lingering sunsets, final beach days, and impromptu barbecues with friends and family. Whether it’s taking a spontaneous road trip, indulging in fresh seasonal fruits, or simply enjoying the peacefulness of a quiet evening outdoors, these late summer moments offer a chance to reflect on the joys of the season and carry that relaxed, sun-kissed spirit into the cooler months ahead.
In these final weeks our first instinct is to seize the day and spend all day outdoors, going for walks, riding our bikes, or hanging out at the pool. This means lots of sun exposure to our hair and skin, causing dehydration and damage. To protect your hair from summer heat damage, here are some tips you can follow:
1. HEAT PROTECTANT
Use a heat protectant: Apply a heat protectant product to your hair before using hot styling tools like blow dryers, straighteners, or curling irons. A protectant will help create a barrier between your hair and the heat, reducing damage from excessive hot tool usage.
Try ORIBE Gold Lust Dry Heat Protection Spray. Use on already dry hair to restyle using your hot tools for extra heat protection.
Try BONDI BOOST HG Heat Protect Spray with Plum, Rosemary, and Pro-Vitamin B5
2. USE STYLING PRODUCTS INSTEAD OF TOOLS
Limit heat styling: Avoid using heat styling tools during the summer. Embrace natural hairstyles that require minimal heat or use alternative styling methods like air-drying or heatless curls. If you can’t fight it, just go with the natural flow of your hair texture.
Try ORIBE Matte Waves Texture Lotion to get piecey strands and effortless beachy waves.
3. BODY COVERAGE FOR EXPOSURE
Shield your hair from direct sunlight by wearing a wide-brimmed hat or a scarf. Covering your hair will help prevent UV damage and minimize moisture loss from your hair.
4. TAKE COVER
Avoid excessive sun exposure: Avoid direct sunlight exposure, especially during peak hours when the sun’s rays are strongest. Seek shade whenever possible, and if you’re spending a prolonged period outside, consider using an umbrella or a parasol. Sun can damage your hair as much as it can do the same to your skin.
5. HYDRATION
Moisturize using a hair mask: Summer heat can cause dry and brittle hair. Deep condition your hair regularly to keep it moisturized and nourished. Use hydrating hair masks or leave-in conditioners to replenish lost moisture. Try oils and serums on the dried-out hair tips to protect the most fried parts of our hair. Try sleeping with a hair mask and a shower cap the day before your blowdry.
Try OLAPLEX No.7 Bonding Oil to boost shine and softness. It repairs, strengthens hair and reduces breakage restoring healthier-looking hair.
Try OLAPLEX No.4C Bond Maintenance Clarifying Shampoo to remove pollutants, chlorine, heavy metals, minerals and product buildup without stripping or drying.
6. DEEP CLEANSE
Rinse your hair after swimming: After a swim, rinse your hair thoroughly with fresh water to remove salt, chlorine, or other chemicals that can cause damage. Those sweaty summer days in the sun tend to clog up our pores requiring a deep clean. Follow up with a moisturizing conditioner to restore hydration. Don’t forget your scalp health.
7. TAKE A CHEMICAL BREAK
Minimize chemical treatments: Avoid undergoing chemical treatments like bleaching, perming, relaxing, or colouring your hair during the summer months. These types of services can make your hair more delicate and susceptible to damage from the heat and the sun.
8. DRINK LOTS OF WATER
Hydrate from within: Drink plenty of water to stay hydrated. Proper hydration promotes healthy hair growth and helps maintain hair’s natural moisture balance.
9. TAKE YOUR VITAMINS
Give your hair vitamins. Biotin plays a crucial role in synthesizing keratin, a protein that makes up the structure of hair, skin, and nails. Adequate biotin levels help produce more robust and more resilient hair strands. You can find this in tablets, liquid or powder form.
10. GET DUSTED
Trim regularly: Get regular trims to remove split ends and keep your hair in good condition. Trimming prevents further damage from spreading up the hair shaft.
Remember that prevention is vital to protecting your hair from heat damage. By following these tips and adopting a gentle hair care routine, you can minimize the adverse effects of summer heat so you can seize that day!
