The summer season is closely approaching. While everyone loves the sun, sand, and sitting by the pool, this is the time of year when many people experience extreme damage to their hair. The sun changes coloring. The oxidization destroys your vibrant coloring, tones it to a brassy hue and dulls the natural shine. The heat can degrade protein which otherwise protects your hair. UV rays are alos damaging. The chlorine in pools and salt water can also cause hair issues. Your hair is at risk of becoming frizzy and brittle. How do we protect our hair when we are having fun in the sun?
The first tip for protecting your hair from summer damage is to maintain your hair care. A trim cuts off dead ends and allows for heath hair. Maintaining the ends of your hair is very important in keeping your hair looking great. No one wants split ends as they make your hair appear frizzy and unmanageable. When showering, use intense hydrating shampoos and conditioners. Moisture must be put back into your hair. This will combat the dry appearance from sun damage. You can also take preventative measures by using UV shielding products. These products can assist so coloring doesn’t lighten as much. Try the UV shielding hair sprays or leave-in conditioners. You must use these products when your hair is damp. If you apply to dry hair the product simply stays on the surface and you will not get the effect the product was intended for.
Another simple tip before going swimming in salt water or chlorinated pools is to use the pre-rinse showers provided. Wetting your hair will cut down the amount of chlorine or salt the strands soak in. When sun bathing, protect your hair wear a hat. Floppy hats and summer fashion go hand-in-hand. Try a turban or simply put a towel on your hair. Use extra care when pulling hair back in a ponytail, if you hair is wet it easily breaks. Also the scalp can burn and this will cause flaking of skin while healing.
Add a hair mask to your weekly hair care schedule. Masks can assist in restoring moisture. You should leave the product on for at least twenty minutes. There are some homemade masks you can try as well as the products available in the salon.
Banana Avocado Mask
Ingredients:: 1 banana, 1 egg, ½ avocado, 2 tbsp. honey, 3 tbsp. buttermilk, and 3 tbsp. olive oil.
Directions: Mash banana, egg and avocado then add the remaining ingredients and stir until well combined. Apply to hair from roots to tips. Leave in for 30 minutes and then wash out with a moisturizing shampoo. You can double this recipe for longer hair. Use the mask twice a month to maintain healthy hair.
Yogurt Hair Mask
(dry or frizzy hair)
Ingredients: 1 egg white, 1/4 cup plain organic yogurt, and 1/4 cup mayonnaise
Directions: Beat egg white until it is frothy. Mix egg white with the yogurt and mayonnaise. Massage into wet hair. Cover your hair with plastic shower cap or plastic wrap. Leave in for 30 minutes, then wash out with a mild shampoo. Rinse the hair with very cold water. Use monthly to moisturize hair.
HIGHLIGHT ON THE MILK _SHAKE PRODUCT LINE
The milk_shake product line is a dedicated product with natural, vibrant results for all hair care and styling needs. From cleansing to styling, each hair care step has been carefully devised to provide visible result in both the appearance and health of hair. Products created with an awareness of their environmental impact and a solid commitment to minimizing such impact by reducing sulfates, parabens and sodium chloride in the product formulas and opting for packaging and printed materials that can be recycled.
The milk_shake Hair Product line features shampoos, treatments, conditioners and styling products that are inspired by nature. The milk_shake hair products philosophy is one that relies on the beauty of nature to get healthy, gorgeous & vibrant hair. Each of the product families use specific natural ingredients that correspond with the intent of the product. Whether, its blueberries, to make the purple tones in the silver line or the date seed extracts, to tame down frizz in the no frizz line. Or the sweet honey and chamomile that enhances the color blonde hair making it incredibly soft. These are just a few of the examples. milk_shake is an incredible wet line that promotes health and wellness to your hair, which we know from my previous articles I am a huge advocate for. Our salon is committed to finding products to promote healthy and beautiful hair.
