In this post, I’m going to give you some summer hair care tips and tricks to maintain healthy hair in the summer months.

When temperatures change, it’s important to update your hair care routine to keep your locks looking their best.

Depending on the summer weather where you live (e.g. whether it’s dry or humid), your hair can get either extremely brittle or crazy oily — that is, if you aren’t caring for it properly.

We all want that shiny-as-a-horse’s-mane hair that the models in every ad seem to have. Luckily, it isn’t all too difficult to achieve no matter your hair type! Here are the summer hair care tips to know to keep your hair looking its best:

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This stems off the last step, and again, you know your hair best, so modify based on your hair type!

When it comes to summertime, if I’m in a particularly humid place then I like to try something frizz-easing. The Shea Moisture conditioner we talked about in our summer hair products post is a great one!

Or, if it’s dry outside, I like to use something with argan oil, like this OGX conditioner, that’s extra moisturizing. When I do this step, I make sure not to use it too close to my scalp so it doesn’t cause excess oil production!

Related reading: The All-Time Best Haircuts for Frizzy Hair (+ Products & Tips)

#3: Heat is not your best friend

Heat should be used sparingly and this is doubly true when it’s already so hot outside!

Try to avoid heat styling your hair as much as you can. The great thing about summer is that you won’t freeze if you go outside with wet hair, making this easier. And use those straighteners and curlers as infrequently as possible.

If you do need to use heat on your hair, though, (as we all do now and then) be kind to your strands by using a heat protection spray like the ones above before you do.