Summers loading...
And it also brings along loads of skin and hair issues.
The good news is, all such issues and concerns can be tackled by bringing a change in our skin and haircare products and routines. The basic funda is to treat them right. Summer is a time of joy, free spirit, and letting loose.
A time for vacations and flaunting our summer dresses and tresses. Sun-bleached hair and sandy skin become the fad of the season. But the constant sunshine, scorching heat, and unavoidable sweat create a hindrance in one's pursuit of getting the perfect look.
As I mentioned in the beginning, all these changes can be tackled by bringing a change in one's haircare products, as well as treating the hair right, based on the ongoing weather, temperature, and personal body tendencies.
And today's blog is all about taking care of our hair in summers....
The common hair-related issues in summers are
- Dry and rough hair, lacking lustre
- Frizziness
- Hairfall
- Dull texture, especially color-treated hair
- Dry scalp due to frequent washing
- Extra oil production on scalp
- Split-ends
- Hair strands becoming brittle and weak.
To counter all these issues, it is very important to have a proper summer haircare routine, which is.
• Cover them up—
To protect your hair from strong UV rays, it's always a good idea to use a scarf or hat to cover your head when you are out in the sun.
It also helps to keep the moisture intact and save the hair from dry and harsh winds, more so if you have color-treated hair.
• Fewer hair washes—
In spite of the hot and sweaty weather, it's always advisable to reduce the frequency of hair washes. Washing hair too often strips the scalp of its natural oils, leaving the scalp dry.
In some cases, the dry scalp stimulates additional oil production, making you feel like washing your hair even more.
To get rid of sweat and dirt, it is a good idea to just rinse in the shower at the end of the day.
• Avoid blow-drying and other hot tools and treatments—
It is best to let the hair dry naturally in any season, and especially in summers. Blow dryers and other such heating tools will do more damage to hair in summers. Whereas, the hair that is air-dried will give a nice wavy, summery look and is any day a healthy option for drying up your precious mane.
• Use of summer-suitable shampoos—
Use a shampoo with gentle formulas to cleanse the scalp.
The extreme heat causes skin pores to release more sweat in order to cool down the body. Unlike other body regions, the sweat released on the scalp region does not evaporate easily, for the simple fact that it is covered by hair, which obstructs the airflow.
The accumulated sweat attracts dust and dirt, clogging hair follicles, which weakens the hair roots, leading to more hair fall in summers.
Therefore, the main emphasis should be on keeping the scalp clean.
Shampoos that have aloe vera, neem, hibiscus, amla, and natural oils such as avocado, argan, and coconut oil in their ingredient list are best suited to revive and revitalize your scalp and hair after every wash.
# PUREBYPRIYANKA'S Good Hair Day shampoo contains all the natural herbs to gently cleanse the hair and scalp, without disturbing the natural pH balance of the scalp.
# Good Hair Day shampoo for colored hair is also a gentle formula-based shampoo, keeping the color lasting longer, as well as providing softness and sheen to the tresses.
• Conditioning done right—
It is always a must to condition the hair lengths after every wash to rehydrate and moisturize again. A good conditioner has the ability to seal the moisture into your hair shafts. Incorporating a hydrating hair mask once a week provides good nourishment and moisturization to the hair, saving it from dryness due to sun exposure and heat.
# PUREBYPRIYANKA's Good Hair Day mask leaves hair sumptuously nourished. Leave on the mask after washing, rinse after 10-15 mins, and get more hydrated and shinier hair with this nourishing formula made with natural, hydrating ingredients.
• Spritz and seal—
Keep handy a healthy concoction made out of water, aloe vera, avocado oil, etc. whenever there's a need for instant moisturization and control.
# PUREBYPRIYANKA's Aloe Moisture Surge serves as a very effective hairspray for summers.
Its cooling and hydrating properties leave hair revitalized and moisturized.
• Regular trims—
In summers, a regular trim is the best trick to keep your hair healthy. Along with refreshing your haircut, it helps in getting rid of split ends and dry and frizzy ends and also adding life to dull and limp hair in summers.
• Oiling—
Many believe that one doesn't need to apply oil in summers, but that is completely a myth.
Oiling is as important in summers as it is in winters.
Oils made out of herbs like Bhringraj, Amla, Brahmi, Neem, Reetha, and Shikakai are excellent for nourishing hair follicles and promoting good hair health.
Coconut oil, sesame oil, jojoba oil, and olive oil are good sources of moisturization for dry and itchy scalps in summers.
# PUREBYPRIYANKA's Onion Hair Oil and Sampoorna Hair Oil are a mix of such natural herbs that work like magic in maintaining hair and scalp health.
• Hair serums—
Again, a misconception is that serums should not be applied during summer weather.
Whereas, the fact of the matter is that the hair serum is the best way to protect your hair from heat and keep the split ends and frizz at bay.
A small amount goes a long way to maintain the shine of your hair strands.
Hair serum also creates a barrier and keeps your hair protected from harsh UV rays and heat.
# PUREBYPRIYANKA's hair serum is a must-try in this summer weather.
• Hydrate—
Keeping yourself hydrated internally will reflect in your hair health.
It is very important to drink ample amounts of water and healthy liquids to keep your body well-hydrated.
Water cleanses the system, releasing toxins from the body and revitalizing the entire body's functioning with adequate hydration.
• Eat right—
Just like water, the food you eat holds equal importance to maintaining a healthy life and keeping away from skin and hair problems.
What you eat is exactly what your body shows.
The healthier you eat, the healthier you will be.
Foods rich in proteins, biotin, iron, and vitamins A and C are good for hair health.
• Home remedies—
Using ingredients from your kitchen on a regular basis will give extra nourishment to your hair health.
Eggs, curd, neem, aloe vera, coconut milk, etc. prove to be very beneficial and can be applied to hair, left on for 20 minutes, and then washed off.
All these ingredients have individual properties and lend moisturization, shine, and luster, maintaining the scalp pH levels and taking care of split ends and frizziness.
Hence, such home remedies will go a long way to maintain healthy hair during summer weather.
And last but not least, opt for loose, easy hairstyles; avoid tying your hair too tight or going for complicated hairstyles.
Keep it loose, and let your hair breathe....
And remember to flip your hair and enjoy life.
For more hair care tips, do refer to our previous blogs on general hair care tips and hair care in winters.
And wish you all a happy Sunday. 