The summer season can leave behind not only warm memories and tan, but also dull, split ends. UNN spoke with a trichologist-rehabilitologist with 12 years of experience Anastasia Mukhachova to find out how to properly care for your hair in the heat and what to pay attention to in order to return from vacation with shiny strands.
Why it is important to protect your hair in the summer
According to the expert, the effect of the sun on the hair is the same as on everything else - destructive - the hair loses its structural elements.
As a result, the hair becomes brittle, easily tangled, and dyed hair loses its artificial pigment. Imagine, even street furniture has 7 levels of sun protection! And how much does your hair have?
Main risk factors for hair
The main risk is direct exposure of the scalp and hair to the sun. UV rays destroy keratin, the protein that forms the structure of the hair. Hair becomes brittle, dry, loses its shine and pigment.
Another factor is color fading. The sun destroys the pigment melanin, which gives hair its natural color. Especially vulnerable are light brown, blonde and red hair. Dyed hair burns out even faster, losing its brightness and saturation of tone.
Prolonged exposure to direct sunlight dries out the hair and scalp. Hair becomes dry, stiff, loses its natural shine. It can also cause flaking of the scalp or itching.
Another consequence of the harmful effects of the sun can be a violation of the sebaceous glands. When the sun dries the skin, in response, the glands begin to produce more sebum, which can lead to oily roots and dry ends.
In addition, UV rays trigger oxidative processes that destroy the cells of the hair follicle. This can lead to slower growth or hair loss.
How to avoid damage during vacation
In order not to have to restore curls after vacation, the specialist recommends several simple but effective steps.
In the summer, you will have to do a moisturizing or nourishing mask more often. Be sure to use non-washable care plus fluid/oil/thermal protection, add SPF and regularly update SPF during the day
It is especially important - do not neglect a hat during active sun exposure. According to the expert, it protects not only hair, but also face, ears, décolleté and shoulders.
Tips for maintaining shine and healthy hair
If you swam in the sea or pool, do not forget about the following basic procedure. "Immediately rinse your hair under running water and renew, at least, SPF, and preferably all your care that you use after washing. This same evening, you need to wash your hair and make a moisturizing mask. Then you will return from vacation with well-groomed hair, as if you took it to a spa", - reassures the trichologist.
What she strongly advises not to do is to spread your hair in the sun to achieve burnout, because it destroys it.
Home care and professional procedures
Home care includes regular hydration: masks with oils - coconut, argan, etc.
In the summer, give preference to light sulfate-free shampoos and moisturizing conditioners. Once a week, it is worth doing a deep restoration: a nourishing mask or warm wrap will help restore elasticity and shine to the hair. It will not be superfluous to avoid frequent use of a hair dryer and curling iron, so as not to worsen the situation.
Do not forget about regular trimming of split ends, because hair health begins with simple, but systematic care.
How to choose the right protection
The master will help you choose the right SPF product.
Usually, masters have several preparations to choose from with SPF for hair. Why several, because you have different hair types and, accordingly, comfort from using a non-washable product in each type is different (so that it protects and does not make the hair greasy or, conversely, is not able to cope with porous hair, for example
And if you plan to choose a product yourself, the specialist advises to carefully study the composition of the products.
"Look for, for example, Benzophenone-4, Ethylhexyl Dimethyl Paba in the compositions", - advises Mukhachova.
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Tips for maintaining shine and healthy hair
The main thing is not to postpone the care for later.
It is always easier to protect and improve the condition here and now than after the hair has broken off
As a prevention of damaged hair, you should follow simple rules:
1. Moisturizing. Apply deeply moisturizing masks with natural ingredients - aloe vera, hyaluronic acid, honey or panthenol - once or twice a week. For daily care, use non-washable conditioners or sprays that protect and moisturize throughout the day.
2. Less heat. Reduce the use of hair dryers, curling irons and irons to a minimum. Hair is already exposed to temperature stress from the sun, so additional heating weakens it. If you still need styling, be sure to apply thermal protection.
3. Sun protection. Choose products with UV protection marks - they create an invisible barrier against ultraviolet radiation.
4. Be careful with dyeing. If you plan to change your hair color - do it a few weeks before active sun exposure. After dyeing, be sure to use special shampoos for color.
5. Diet. Drink enough water, eat more seasonal fruits and vegetables, foods with zinc, iron, biotin, omega-3 (fish, nuts, avocado) - all this nourishes hair follicles.
6. Proper combing. Do not comb wet hair - in this state it is most vulnerable. First blot it with a towel and only then gently comb it with a brush with sparse teeth or a wooden comb.
7. Updating the tips. To make your hair look alive and well-groomed, do not forget to trim the tips every 6–8 weeks. Especially in the summer, when dryness and cross-section occur faster.
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