Summer is one of the best times of the year. A time to explore, travel, and soak up the sun. That sounds nice, but the same can’t be said for your hair. Harsh sun rays damage hair, dry it out, and can even fade your color. That’s why it’s time to revisit (and revamp) your hair routine when summer comes around. Higher humidity levels and temperatures suck the moisture out of the hair. Because summer conditions differ so much from winter conditions, the products used should be modified to support healthy moisture levels during that time.
Water-Based Products
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Lighter, water-based moisturizers are my go-to for the summer. In the colder months, hair butters are my friend. But now, the moisture in my hair is more easily sucked out of my hair and can work against me by causing dryness. Not only that, but the sun is hot, and hair butter will only work to suffocate my hair.
CURLSMITH – Full Body Milk Hair is a great light, water-based moisturizer. After one day in the summer heat, my wash-and-go can easily become parched.
Air Drying
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It’s hot enough that I need not pull out the blow dryer to speed up the process. For me, diffusing rather than air-drying leaves my hair all the more dry at the end of the day. If I air dry, the problem is not as severe.
Morning and Nighttime Moisturizing Routine
In the morning, I take my hair down, lightly spritz it once again, and let it air out and gain its body once again. I assess the moisture level, and if needed, I will smooth down and refresh my wash and go using just the Pantene Gold Series Curl Awakening Spray for Curly and Coily Hair, Infused with Argan Oil, about a dime size to each side of my head.
At night, I lightly spritz my hair and apply the Carol’s Daughter Coco Creme Curl Perfecting Water Coco Mist, with Coconut Water. It is light but moisturizing and mixes well with the styling products I use. I apply about a nickel-sized amount to each side of my head. Once that’s done, I pineapple or place it in a high bun.
Whatever you choose to use to moisturize your curls this summer, make sure that it’s light and water-based so that your hair does not suffocate but maintains its moisture. Here are some things to remember.
Things to Remember
- In the summer, your hair needs to breathe so use lighter water-based hair products.
- Spritz and re-moisturize as needed (night/morning).
- If one product is not moisturizing your hair, try layering with another for extra moisture and protection from the elements.
- UV rays are harsh, so protective styles are great during the summer to cover your fragile ends.
- Lastly, remember that everyone’s hair is different, but try to avoid very heavy products such as hair butters, which can make it hard for your hair to breathe.
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