The heat of summer can do a lot of damage to your hair. Whether it’s straight or curly, you will need to employ a few tricks to protect the hair follicles from the effects of the temperature and the sunlight. By using these three easy strategies, you can rest assured that your hair will look great for the entire season.

Shampoo Less Often

You might think that a daily shampoo is what your hair needs to stay clean during the summer months. In fact, lathering up daily can be the worse thing you could do. That’s because the combination of being out in the sun and then washing the hair will strip away more essential oils. The result is hair that is dried out and brittle.

A better approach is to cut back to washing the hair every other day. Even then, you may want to use a frizzy hair shampoo and conditioner that helps to keep the hair properly hydrated. Make sure to follow the instructions for leaving the conditioner on long enough for the product to saturate each strand and provide the nourishment your hair needs to stay healthy.

Go Easy on the Styling

You do want to look great but summertime is not the kindest to hair that is constantly subjected to a curling iron, or dried using a blow dryer. You would do well to consult with a beautician and come up with a style that requires a minimum of maintenance. Even if that means going with a shorter style remember there are all sorts of ways to dress it up. Those alligator clips that you use when drying or combing your hair can also be used to create a slightly different look. Since so many of the clips come in decorative colors and designs, you can find something to fit in with just about any type of outfit.

Use Sunscreen to Protect Your Hair

You’ve heard of using sunscreen to protect your skin, but what about your hair? There really are SPF hair care products designed to keep the sun from drying out the hair follicles. Most of these products work by coating the outer shell of each hair shaft and preventing heat damage. Keep some of this hair sunscreen in your beach bag and use it liberally. At the end of the day, you won’t have to worry about split ends or damaged follicles.

Take the time to talk with a beauty expert about other ways to protect your hair from the summer sun and heat. A professional who is familiar with your hair can come up with several other suggestions that will come in handy. Once you have a plan of action in place, relax and enjoy as much time in the sun and by the water as you can manage.

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