Natural hair and summer heat? It's that time of the year, when the heat can be brutal on your natural hair. The sun, humidity and sweat, all wreak havoc on your natural locks. It’s important to make sure you're taking the necessary precautions to keep your hair healthy. Therefore, to ensure that your curls remain tight and hydrated, here are some tips for keeping your natural hair moisturized and protected during the summertime heat.
1. Co-Washing and Rinsing Your Natural Hair For Summer Heat:
The key to keeping your natural hair hydrated is co-washing or rinsing your hair regularly with lukewarm water. This helps to remove any build up, dirt, oils and sweat that have accumulated on the scalp and strands. Make sure to use a sulfate free shampoo or conditioner to get the best results.
It’s important to deep condition your hair on a regular basis. Deep conditioning helps to replenish lost moisture in the hair, making it stronger and more resilient against the elements. Use a hydrating conditioner that is free of silicone, parabens, and sulfates as these can strip the hair of its natural oils.
Protective styling is an excellent way to keep your natural hair protected from the sun and humidity. Try using protective styles like box braids, twists, or updos to minimize manipulation and breakage caused by daily styling. Also, make sure to use a light oil or moisturizer on the scalp before styling.
Using a quality heat protectant spray can keep your natural hair protected from the sun and helps to limit damage from hot tools like blow dryers, curling irons or flat irons. Make sure to always use some type of heat protection before using any hot tool on your strands.
Covering your head with a hat or head wrap is an excellent way to protect your hair from the sun. Make sure to use lightweight materials that won’t weigh down your hair.
It's important to take the necessary steps to keep your natural hair healthy and hydrated during summer months. By following these tips, you can make sure that your hair remains protected from the sun and humidity while maintaining their strength and shine.
Finally, don’t forget to co-wash, deep condition, use protective styles, use heat protection, and cover your head when you’re out and about. Your natural hair will thank you! Enjoy the summer!
That's it for this week. As always ...
Dedicated To Your Beauty,
Juliette Samuel,
Esthetician/Author/Publisher,