As the cold days of winter give way to warm spring and summer weather, the changes in temperature and humidity can affect the texture, color, and health of your hair. Here are some tips on how to keep your hair healthy this spring and summer.
During the winter, hair often becomes dry and full of static. In the spring and summer, there is more moisture in the air, which can make hair frizzy. You can minimize the effects of humidity by changing your conditioning routine. If you used a deep conditioner every week in the winter, do it every other week in the spring and summer. If your hair is limp or oily, reduce the amount of moisture you put in it. If you used a heavy conditioner, switch to a product with lighter moisture or a balancing conditioner.
If you highlight your hair in the spring or summer, it can make frizziness or dry ends worse. This can become an even bigger problem if you spend a lot of time in the sun or swimming. You can improve your hair’s strength with a protein treatment, protein-enhanced conditioner, conditioning treatment, or leave-in conditioner.
The sun’s rays naturally lighten many people’s hair. While the lightening does not cause serious damage to the hair, too much sun exposure can make your hair dry. Use a UV-protecting shampoo, conditioner, and other hair care products if you spend a lot of time outside in the spring and summer.
If you do a lot of swimming in a pool, chlorine buildup can dry your hair, damage the ends, and make it dull and difficult to manage. To prevent this, you should wash your hair with a clarifying shampoo and balancing conditioner right after you leave the pool. A salon can also give your hair a treatment to remove chlorine buildup.
Following these warm weather hair care tips can help you look your best all spring and summer long.