GOOD HAIR DAYS ONLY! HOW TO CARE FOR YOUR HAIR IN SUMMER
Beautiful and healthy hair needs more sophisticated care - just like our skin. And now in summer, the right routine is particularly important: Sun, chlorine and salt water take a toll on our mane and quickly make it appear brittle, dull and lackluster. That doesn't have to be the case! In our how to care for your hair care guide there are little tips for supple and protected hair under the sun.
Hot days are ahead of us - and with them a lot of time on the beach, in the swimming pool or at the lake. For our hair this means: a state of emergency! Because it is not only the most sensitive when it is wet: if there is also plenty of sun, chlorine and salt, it reacts particularly sensitively.
PREVENTION IS BETTER THAN AFTERCARE
The healthier the hair, the more durable it is and UV radiation, salt or chlorinated water are less likely to damage it. If we prepare our hair for the challenges of summer in a timely and loving manner, it will withstand them much better. One intensive moisturizing care and the consistent use of one Conditioners make them resistant and seal the hair surface. Additionally can Special products such as serums and oils prevent acute split ends. Combined with a balanced diet, this pre-summer routine means our mane is best prepared for all adventures.
TIP: CARE ACCORDING TO YOUR HAIR NEEDS
Very important and always applies: recognize your individual hair needs! Because hair colors and structures are as unique and multifaceted as our personalities - and both our requirements and our styling habits change or shift over the course of a lifetime. So that your hair can bloom in all its beauty, it is incredibly important that you choose the care products that suit your current hair needs!
HOW DO I PROTECT MY HAIR FROM SALT WATER?
Sea water is the arch-enemy of every sleek summer hairstyle. Not only does it accelerate moisture loss and dry out the hair drastically (because it actually has a water content of 10 percent). If we let it air dry after our maritime dive, the salts contained in the water will settle on the hair and crystallize. They act like many small burning glasses and damage the surface of the hair. Therefore: Rinse immediately and thoroughly after every swim in the sea!
Pro tip: Because wet hair can absorb less salt than dry hair due to its changed structure, it does the same before It makes sense to rinse them thoroughly with fresh water when taking a bath.
HOW DO I PROTECT MY HAIR FROM CHLORINE WATER?
It's not just salt water that is terrible for our hair - chlorine is also harmful to it. It penetrates the surface and damages the pigments that give it its color. The result: The hair fades and blondes in particular are often given an unsightly green tint as a souvenir. What to do? Here, too, it helps to rinse your hair with clean water before bathing, as this means it can absorb less chlorine. When it comes to care, there are special ones Products with color protection real beauty helpers as they protect and intensively nourish the color pigments.
DO’S ANT DON’TS THE
HAIR CARE IN SUMMER
DOS:
✔️ Rinse hair with fresh water after bathing in sea or chlorinated water
✔️ Change your parting regularly - this way you avoid sunburn on your scalp
✔️ If you have a brain, you protect it - a sun hat or colorful scarves are the ideal summer accessory
✔️Use UV protection for your hair – if necessary, use sunscreen for other purposes
✔️Don't forget after-sun hair care: use cooling and nourishing hair masks or treatments
Don'ts:
❌ Hair ties with metal clips - this makes the hair break easier. Better: alternatives made of fabric, such as pretty ones Scrunchies
❌ Tie wet hair tightly together - this can also promote hair breakage. Better: Loose braided hairstyles
❌ Freshly coloring your hair before your vacation – it causes additional damage and strain
HOW DO I CARE FOR MY HAIR AFTER A SUNNY DAY?
After a long day in the sun, the right after-sun care is important not only for the skin, but also for the hair. Special cures and regenerating conditioners now give the hair the necessary moisture back. Rich hair masks provide an additional cooling effect and seal the flaky hair surface.
Pro tip: When you're on vacation, apply a nourishing mask to your hair in the morning and declare it a "wet look" - this protects and seals it during the day. In the evening you can look forward to the wonderfully silky result.
HAIRY VIEWS
And then? After summer is the perfect time for a new color, a haircut - and be happy that your hair has survived the sunny months so wonderfully well cared for and shiny! So no matter whether you prefer to soak up the sun on the beach, have chosen the pool as your summer residence, or prefer to go hiking: take the time and don't forget to treat your hair to an extra dose of protection and care - because it deserves it.
