Sun Damage: Tips for Summer Hair Care

Summer is in full swing and this Florida heat is no joke. Keeping your hair protected all summer long is just as important as remembering to protect your skin and eyes from the sun. Many times our hair is not a concern when we are thinking about going in the sun, but it is susceptible to sun damage just like our skin. We have some tips to make sure that your hair is healthy.

Cover Up

The easiest way to avoid damage to your hair is to cover it up. There are many options like baseball caps, wide brimmed sun hats, a head scarf, or even a swim cap if you are going to be spending long amounts of time in the water. There are many protective and fashionable options for keeping your hair covered this summer. If you really do not like wearing hats or things on your head then you should ensure that you remember to sunscreen your scalp to prevent a sunburn.

Hydrate

Just like the sun sucks all the moisture out of our skin, it does the same thing to our hair.  It’s important to put the moisture back into your hair after a long day in the sun. If you walk outside into humidity with dry hair, your hair will suck in all the moisture in the air and leave your hair frizzy, so it’s a good idea to drink lots of water or apply a leave in conditioner before going out. On top of shampoo and conditioner, you can use products like a hair oil, hair mask, a product that is especially made for after sun care, or even just a small amount of coconut oil.

Let’s Go Heatless

The sun’s rays are giving you and your hair heat as it is. Using hot hair tools on the regular is not going to make things any better. This summer, challenge yourself (and benefit your hair) to go heatless. There are many alternative options to drying and styling your hair. After the shower try towel or air drying your hair instead of using a blow dryer. You can braid your wet hair, let it dry and then have beachy heatless waves. Or you can embrace your natural hair texture for the summer and give your hair a heat break.

Stop the Damage

Beyond protecting your hair while in the sun you can take some small steps to keep your hair healthier all year round. It is often best to use a wide tooth comb instead of a brush when detangling your hair after the shower. The wide tooth comb is gentler on the hair and is less likely to break the hair than a brush is. You can also keep your ends looking nice by getting a trim every 6-8 weeks, just to ensure that you are split-end free.

If you are looking to have healthy hair, IHRS may have the solution for you. Our office is one of the few to offer the innovative PRP treatment, which uses your own stem cells to help strengthen and regrow your hair, as well as several other hair solutions such as laser hair therapy, Sensigraft, and hair transplants. And yes, it’s safe to swim after any of our solutions!

Don’t let your hair hold you back from relaxing this summer. These are just some tips, you can pick and choose what works best for you. If IHRS helped you restore your hair and your confidence, then don’t let the summer sun take that away.

At IHRS our goal is to help you receive expert care when looking to restore your hair. We place the highest priority on quality and service and are committed to helping you discover that the look and feel that you always wanted is attainable. Stop waiting to restore your hair. Restore your life and call today at (904) 425-5097.

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