Summer can be tough on our hair, but there are some clever hair hacks to keep your locks looking fabulous without the heat. Let’s dive into some tips and tricks:
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Combat scalp sweat by spritzing your hair with a lightly fragranced hair mist. It’ll keep your locks smelling fresh and extend that just-washed scent throughout the day. Look for mists with moisturizing ingredients like argan oil.
Boost Hydration
Dry climates can wreak havoc on hair. Use a moisture-enhancing leave-in conditioner with ingredients like avocado oil and argan oil. Apply it to wet or dry hair to keep your locks smooth and soft.
Prevent Chlorine Damage
Before taking a dip in the pool, apply a leave-in conditioner or regular conditioner to create a barrier between your hair and the water. A swim cap is another protective option.
Shield Your Hair from the Sun
Just like sunscreen for your skin, your hair needs protection too. Use hair sunscreen or wear a wide-brimmed hat to shield your locks from UV rays.
Post-Pool Treatment
After swimming, rinse your hair with fresh water to remove chlorine or salt. Follow up with a nourishing hair mask to restore moisture.
Trim Before Your Trip
Get a pre-trip trim to keep your hair healthy and prevent split ends. It’ll also make styling easier during your vacation.
Travel-Size Hairstyling Products
Pack travel-size versions of your favorite hairstyling products. They’re convenient and won’t take up much space in your luggage.
Tame Flyaways
Bring an extra toothbrush to smooth down flyaways or even better get yourself a hair wax stick. Spritz the toothbrush with hairspray and gently brush over any unruly strands or swipe the wax stick over your brushed hair to keep flyaways at bay.
Repair Damaged Hair
Olive, avocado, and sweet almond oils are excellent for repairing damaged hair. Apply a small amount to thoroughly cover your hair. Coconut oil works well for thick and heavy hair.
Après Sun Care
Ultraviolet rays can damage hair just like they do skin. If your hair has been exposed to UV rays, apply pure aloe vera gel to help repair the damage.
Revitalize Dry Strands
Use hydrating hair masks to revitalize dry strands. Look for products with ingredients like vegetable protein or replenishing properties to strengthen and repair sun-damaged hair.
Sleep with Braided Hair (for Heatless Curls)
Before you go to bed, braid your hair. This simple and free technique creates beachy waves without using a curling iron. For even more curls, braid your hair after washing it or spritz dry hair with water before braiding.
Chic Messy Bun
Instead of straightening your hair, embrace the frizz and create a carefree bun. It’s an intentional, lived-in look that’s perfect for summer. There are plenty of online tutorials for making a super-simple one-scrunchie or one-claw clip bun.
High Ponytail
If you’re active or want those Ariana Grande vibes, a classic high ponytail is your go-to. Comb your hair back into a neat ponytail in the morning—no hot tools needed. As the day goes on, any frizz below the scrunchie becomes mermaid-like beach waves.
Use Hair-Smoothing Products
After washing your hair, try a smoothing leave-in conditioner (like Garnier Fructis Sleek & Shine Leave-In Conditioner) to keep your hair sleek and non-frizzy while it air-dries. For touch-ups throughout the day, use a light spray like OGX’s Frizz-Free + Keratin Smoothing Oil Miracle Gloss Spray.
