Pamper your tresses: Brilliant tips to take care of hair this summer

By Amit Sarda

Just as you take extra good care of your hair in winter, summer is no exception.

Whether you have wavy, curly, coiled or straight hair, they suffers a lot in the hot weather. The pollution along with the heat makes the hair dry, dull and lifeless.


Crazy Frizzy

Controlling frizz is the biggest issue during summer. Using chemically-induced products to control frizz dry out the hair and make it dull. Instead, try argan oil which is light, and will provide natural shine and control the frizz without weighing down the hair. It is the best leave-in conditioner.

Curly, Coiled & Wavy
Humidity and heat are no friend to curly or coiled hair. They are already dry and the heat doesn’t make it easy to manage it. The hair craves moisture because the heat is drying it out. Avoid use of shampoos which are heavily loaded with chemicals like sulphates, parabens, SLS, etc.

Go Natural
The best advice is to go natural. Start including oils and natural products in your hair-care routine. Herbal sandalwood shampoo works in rebalancing dryness and maintaining soft hair. People make a big mistake by not using conditioner after washing their hair. Your hair needs moisturising and conditioner prevents hair from excessive breakage and damage. You can also use ylang ylang essential oil on damp hair to give extra shine and bounce.

Apart from this tips, here is some general advice to follow in summer:

- Be hydrated always! Drink lots of water
- Use sunscreen daily
- Have cold showers as warm or hot showers tend to dry out the skin
- Avoid using styling tools
- Don’t forget to moisturise

(The author is the managing director of Soulflower.)

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