Summer can be extremely harsh on your hair. On top of the regular heat applied from styling tools, chlorine and salt water can dry out your hair causing frizzy strands and split ends. The best method of repair is going to your stylist for a trim to get rid of the damaged ends but if you’re not looking to lose any length, there are amazing products out there to help reverse the damage to your luscious locks!
1. Chi Nourish Intense Shampoo and Hair Masque /@CHIHaircare
Both of these products will help you regain any moisture loss in your hair. The shampoo is amazing because it’s sulfate free! Always, always, always look for sulfate free shampoo whether your hair is healthy or not. Sulfate is infamous for it’s ability to dry out anything. In fact, it’s used in a lot of acne spot treatments as a method of drying out pimples and this is clearly not something you want in a hair product. The hair masque is definitely the best part of this dynamic duo, however. After application, I wash my hands and they are super smooth so you can imagine how your hair feels once you’ve rinsed it out. Not to mention there’s no residue left over afterwards which is great.
Alright, so this is more of a precautionary measure to take before you style your hair to prevent heat damage from flat irons and curling irons. I wasn’t sure how well it worked until I ran out and straightened my hair a few times without it. There is a huge difference is the amount of breakage afterwards. Even if you don’t prefer Chi, I can’t stress enough how important heat protection is for hair. Your hair is comprised of protein and when heat is applied, it breaks down the proteins which is what allows you to shape it. If the protein is broken down too much, it dies and causes breakage. The Chi Iron Guard Spray will save your hair from snapping!
3. Colorproof Humidity Rx Anti-Frizz Weatherproof Spray / @ColorProofHair
This stuff is God’s gift to man! If you’re anything like me, your hair will bend and wave at any sign of humidity. I would end up using my straightener at least twice a day to keep my style through the evening. Simply spray on after styling and Humidity Rx will prevent your hair from waving or curling due to humidity; therefore greatly reducing the need for your straightener which in turn will keep your hair healthier longer!
As you can see, the key to keeping your hair shiny and smooth is to keep it healthy. Obviously, there will be times when you need to use styling tools but just keep in mind that if you’re going to use heat to style your hair, you’ll need to protect it. Using these products will vastly improve the quality of your summer-damaged hair while maintaining it’s shine throughout the year!