Summer Hair Care: Keep Your Hair Healthy All Summer Long

Most people are very conscious of their skin while in the sun, they apply sunscreen and bring cover ups to block the UV rays, and even protect their eyes by making sure they have sunglasses or a hat. But what about your hair? The sun, chlorine, and saltwater can have damaging effects on your hair. But no worries, we have some tips and tricks to help make sure you keep your hair luscious and healthy all summer long.

Frizzy Hair

Being out in the sun for extended periods of time allows the summer heat to soak up all the moisture from your hair. As soon as you walk out into any sort of humidity your hair will soak up any moisture it can, leaving you with frizzy locks of hair. Don’t forget that after a long day in the sun you need to moisturize your hair as well, not just your skin. There are many products like NEA Protein Spray that help protect your hair from looking frizzy or even a product that is especially designed for after a day in the sun like NEA Conditioning Mist.

Shield Your Hair From The Sun

Going to the beach, out on the boat, or to the pool? Grab a hat on the way out. You can protect your hair and face at the same time. It’s a simple yet effective option to keep your hair healthy. And try a sunscreen for your hair, one that conditions as well as help maintain your style like NEA Conditioning Glaze.

After Swimming Protection

After getting back from spending a day in the saltwater or in a pool with chlorine, it’s best to wash out that excess water as soon as you can. Take a shower and wash your hair thoroughly to make sure everything is washed out. It's best to use a gentle cleanser that helps remove minerals and chlorine from your hair like NEA Phase IV. You can apply a leave in conditioner like Conditioning Mist or any other type of moisturizing serum if you want to ensure your hair is hydrated.

Getting a Summer Trim

During the spring and summer a lot of your hair follicles are in the anagen or growth stage, so you hair is growing at a faster rate than in the winter. Getting your hair trimmed every 6-8 weeks could keep your hair healthy and make sure that you are split-end free.

Stop the Heat

Try not to put any more heat on your hair than it’s already getting from the sun. It may be best to stay away from the hot hair tools and go with no-heat styling options. If you are used to blow drying your hair you could let it air dry instead. If you are looking to curl your hair you can braid it while it’s wet and sleep on it over night for beachy waves or twist up 1-inch strands and bobby pin them to your head. The next day you can take them out and you will have pretty curls that didn’t take any heat.

Don’t let your hair stop you from having a great time this summer. You can take some steps to help lessen the damage of the sun. If New England Associates® has restored your confidence again by giving you beautiful hair, don’t let the summer sun take that away. At New England Associates®, you will have the opportunity to meet with one of our expert specialists who will answer any questions you may have with the most current information on hair loss and treatment alternatives.

If you are concerned about the current state of your hair, New England Associates® has many treatment options that can help you. They range from non-surgical to surgical such as hair transplants, laser hair therapy, and Hair Grafting. These summer hair care tips will only strengthen your already impressive results.  

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Some procedures are medical, some are surgical and others are not. If you feel the program suggested is not the best fit for you and your needs, you are under no obligation to proceed. At New England Associates® the options are many and the choices are yours!

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