Sun, beach and pool can leave hair dry and brittle; see how to protect and treat strands in the summer
Who doesn’t like enjoying a beach or a swimming pool in the summer, right? However, this is the time of year when hair is most damaged. This is because exposure to the sun can make them dry and brittle🇧🇷 Also, it can increase frizz and cause split ends to appear.
“Dyed hair is even more damaged, as it loses its colour. Blond or white hair, on the other hand, becomes yellowish due to the effect of sunlight”, explains the doctor and trichologist, Dr. Luciano Baranti.
Besides the sun, even contact with sea water can damage the hair🇧🇷 “The salt crystals contained in sea water work like micro magnifying glasses, causing burns on the threads. Therefore, it is essential to rinse the threads well after each dive”, guide.
In swimming pools the presence of chemicals, as the copper and chlorine, can make the strands greenish. “Anyone who bleaches their hair should pay attention to this detail by looking for a stylist to protect the hair before exposure. This hair is more sensitive and needs extra care, because it can also break. It’s better to be safe than sorry,” he says.
So, to help you enjoy the hot days without causing damage to your locks, the specialist has separated out some tips on how to protect and care for your hair in the summer. Watch:
protect yourself from the sun
Regardless of hair type, protect your scalp and strands with hats or caps with 100% UV protection and replace them after immersion.
invest in leave in
According to the expert, everyone should use the leave in with sunscreen, before and after the beach, along the entire length of the thread. But look for products based on your hair type.
moisturize the strands
In summer, hair hydration should be done, at least, three times a week🇧🇷 Also bet on moisturizing masks based on oils such as argan, murumuru, sunflower seeds and white rose extract. Also, use the conditioner every day.
Avoid the strong sun
das 10am and 4pm the sun’s rays become more intense, which is harmful to both hair and skin. Therefore, avoid sun exposure at this time.
stay hydrated
Drink lots of water and avoid foods high in fat🇧🇷 Instead, prefer fruits, vegetables, legumes, cereals and lean proteins.
Beware of home recipes
Beware of homemade products! For example, aloe vera, if used directly on the hair, can cause allergies. Like her, other products considered natural can be harmful to your health.
Rinse your hair after leaving the beach or pool
If you’re going to spend all day at the beach, rinse hair after each dive and reapply the leave in with sunscreen. When you get home, wash your hair well and moisturize it.
Gray, frizzy and bleached hair
Gray or white, curly and blonde or bleached hair needs special attention in the summer. In the case of wires white or gray, the expert recommends the use of specific products for the hair🇧🇷 because any other product can make it yellow.
Curly hair care is the same as for other types: sunscreen with leave in🇧🇷 thorough hydration and use of caps or hats with protection from the sun’s rays🇧🇷 Another option is turbans, which can also be used to protect threads.
Finally, in the case of blonde or bleached hairthe cure is in relation to the pool chlorine🇧🇷 This is because it can turn her hair green. Therefore, it is important, before exposure, to consult the hairdresser, requesting a hair protection product. The same goes for people who don’t have blonde hair, but want to protect their strands from the aggression of the chemicals used in the pool water.
And who is bald?
If you are bald, do not use sunscreen on the head🇧🇷 Even if the scalp is skin, this part of the body shouldn’t receive the filter. The right thing is to use physical barriers, which are hats or caps with UVA and UVB sun protection.
Source: Dr. Luciano Barsanti, doctor and trichologist, president of the Brazilian Society of Trichology (SBTri).
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