When temperatures change, updating your hair care routine
will keep your hair looking its best.
Hair can get brittle or oily depending on the weather where
you live - dry or humid climate.
We all want that blowing-in-the-wind, shiny hair but instead
have dry ends, frizz and brassy color.
Here are the hair tips to know to keep your hair
looking its best.
Choose a Good Shampoo
The right shampoo is so important when
you may be washing more frequently.
Try to wash as infrequently as possible because washing
every day can strip the hair of natural oils. If you wash hair daily daily
because of sports or being out in the heat all day, that is completely
understandable.
Regardless if you wash hair every day or every 2-3 days, use
something moisturizing, look for words like moisture-rich or nourishing and
oil-free for oily hair but stay away from shampoo with argan oil or marula oil.
Although it sounds good it could make hair even more oily.
Herbal Essences Bio:Renew Naked Moisture Shampoo uses infused herbs, clean mint, and sandalwood to bring
back to life. They’re crafted with a signature blend of essential antioxidants,
aloe and sea kelp, designed to help purify and protect against impurities. Hair
will be softer and more free-flowing because the bio:renew formula continues to
work with each wash. Herbal Essences has recently has been recognized as a
cruelty free brand by PETA.
Amika 3D Volume and Thickening Shampoo
uses Hydrolized rice and vegetable proteins to improve hair volume, provide
thickness, promote natural shine and makes hair more pliable from the
inside-out.
Choose a Good Conditioner
If you are in a particularly
humid place, try something to help control frizz.
Shea moisture Peace Rose Oil Complex Nourish and Silken Conditioner is infused with essence of roses which
softens and detangles hair. Organic Shea Butter blended with Peace Rose Oil
Complex softens and conditions hair fibers, leaving hair smooth and shiny. Date
Palm Extract provides a protective moisture barrier with sensitivity pathway
blockers. Camellia Leaf Extract contains antioxidant properties. It has
everything hair needs!
If you are in a dry climate outside, use something with Jojoba oil or argan oil for extra
moisturizing.
I use a small amount and apply midway to the ends of the
hair and not too close to the scalp so it doesn’t cause excess oil production.
Be Heat Free
Try to avoid blow drying your hair after every shower.
The great thing about summer is that you won’t freeze if you
go outside with wet hair, making it easier to take a break from blow drying but air drying isn't always possible in cooler months.
If you do need to use heat on your hair, use a heat
protection spray like the Moroccanoil Perfect Defense Thermal Protection Spray.
Use Hair Oil or Leave in Conditioner
If you need to lightly style your hair or it’s a little
frizzy, running your hands through your hair with a little hair oil or leave in
conditioner on your fingertips is a great easy fix.
The difference between hair oil and leave in conditioner is hair oil is lighter and makes your hair shine more which is best for dry
hair.
If you have oily hair that needs a little moisture, a leave in conditioner used before you style works best for this hair
type.
Use Dry Shampoo Less
Generally using dry shampoos on a regular basis is not going
to be too great for your hair and I would absolutely not recommend substituting
regular shampooing for dry shampoo but when you’re in a hurry or your hair just
needs a little volume, dry shampoo
can be super handy.
There are a ton of different types as well, so as always,
try and find one that suits your hair type.
Cake Beauty The ‘DoGooder Volumizing Dry Shampoo Spray is my favorite dry shampoo, it has
a lightweight formula and adds volume to the hair without leaving white residue.
It uses natural and eco-certified corn starches to cleanse the hair and absorb
oil to instantly refresh hair without any buildup. Midway through the day my
hair was looking a little flat but I would massage the scalp and hair and the
volume came back and I love the sweet scent – a sweet vanilla scent with a hint
of citrus.
The Right Hairbrush Really Makes a Difference
If you find that brushing your hair is a painful or even
slightly difficult example, your hairbrush could be the problem.
Personally, it took me quite a while to find something that
suited me and my hair type / texture.
Finger combing the hair first could help with knots and
tangles, you also don’t want to brush wet hair, wait until hair is damp or
completely dry before brushing through the hair.
Another tip is to run a comb through your hair after
brushing it, this will help reduce tangles and frizz.
~Jennifer
