Inspired by my own hair mess and 17 years of being a hairstylist here is my four step, healthy hair process that you can do to keep your mane looking shiny and beautiful all summer long!
1. Chlorine & Lake Water Damage-
Hair is like a white shirt. If you have a white shirt and you toss it into the lake, will the shirt come out white or will it come out the color of the water? If you said the color of the water you are correct. The lighter the hair, the stronger the pickup of pigment will be. Lake or salt water isn’t as damaging as chlorine, but it will, dry out and snap off your hair. The key to avoiding damage and green hair is to prepare your tresses before taking the plunge. Dry hair acts like a sponge, so before you swim wet your hair with water or a good Pre Swim Condtioner like this Aqua Defense by underwater audio . After you get out of the water rinse your hair with water or white vinegar immediately. It will act as a clarifying rise and strip any yucky stuff right out of your hair.
2. Your hair is an extension of you. Literally.
Remembering your tresses are apart of your body and treating them as such is a game changer. The healthier you are as a person, the healthier your hair will be. If you over heat your hair it will show! Think about it this way. You have a flower that is dying. You put it in some water. What happens? It shows signs of a little more life. Take the same dying flower and put it in the sun. It will dry out and become crispy in no time. Same thing goes for your hair. If it’s hot outside and your hair is exposed to the elements, its going to dry out. If you're an avid blow dryer maybe skip it and try letting your hair air dry. You won’t be burning off the good molecules this way. Be sure to apply sunscreen to your scalp if you are in the Sun for a long period of time. Skin cancer is no joke. This Sun Bum 30spf scalp & hair sunscreen mist is my favorite!
3. Condition, Condition, Condition.
I just explained to you in step 1 and 2 how hair will soak up whatever it comes into contact with and will dry out as fast as you can blink. Even if you’re not out doing all the summery things that most people do. The heat and where you live will automatically add some slight damage to your hair without you even having to lift a finger. So regardless of the circumstances, I still recommend all people who have hair on their head get a deep conditioning treatment during the warmer months.
My go to that is super affordable
(under $10) is this Grow Long mask by Marc Anthony.
4. Be the water, drink the water, love the water.
We’re made up of water (mostly), and we need it to survive. The same goes for your hair. Drinking at least 3 liters of water a day will do wonders for your hair and your scalp. Trust me. If you follow any of my steps, please follow this one. It’s a lifesaver! Make it super fun and easy with this 64oz keep going cup it's so much fun drinking out of something that's cheering you along the way.
P.S. I do earn a very small amount of money from Amazon to share products that I have used and loved. But only if you buy them.
❤️ Kalyn
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