Hey, it’s summer again! Time to get into breezy clothes, put on lots of sunscreens, and head to the beach. But wait! What about your hair? Protecting your tresses is as important as protecting your skin from sun damage. Neglect it, and you will end up with hair loss, frizzy hair, split ends etc. – lifeless hair, to be precise! Fret not, as we have listed some of the best summer hair care tips and home remedies to save your locks!

So, time to say goodbye to “bad hair” days and enjoy a glossy mane all through the season!

Effects of Summer Sun on Hair

Here are some of the many side effects of the scorching heat of the sun on your hair:

• Prolonged exposure to the sun can strip away the moisture from your hair, leaving it dry and damaged.
• Sun emits powerful rays like UVA and UVB rays which damage the cuticle, the outer strand of hair and cause breakages.
• The heat from the sun may cause discoloration of hair. Extreme temperatures can turn your hair brittle and lifeless.
• The warm temperatures offer an ideal environment for microbes like Malassezia Globosa to thrive and multiply. This increases your risk of scalp problems like dandruff. Sweating and dust worsen this issue!
• Summer sun can also cause sunburns on the scalp, leading to hair loss and hair thinning. It also dry out the scalp and increases the chance of flakes and itchiness.

How to Protect Your Hair In Summers?

We know you are waiting for this section! Well, here you go! Follow these important hair care tips for dry and damaged hair in summer:

1. Go for a Haircut:

In summer, the rule “shorter is better” holds good for hair. Short hair is easy to manage and clean regularly. While men can opt for buzz cuts, women can get their hair trimmed regularly to maintain it. Experts recommend getting regular trims every 2-3 months to shed the dry and dead cells.