health tips
Summer hair care tips
By Steve Adams
S
ummer is finally here and hiding
our hair under hats or scarves is
no longer an option. Our hair is
the equivalent of a hat and ultimately
is the key to a com-
plete and polished
look. So here are a
few tips on achiev-
ing great looking and
healthy hair in warm
weather.
• All products are not cre- • A conditioner should should be done by a profes- hair to become dry. There- sleeping and prevent mois-
ated equal. Therefore, you always be used after each sional stylist to ensure that fore, some type of head cov-
ture from being wicked from
should buy the best products shampoo. A deep condition no damage is done to the ering (natural fabric) should
the hair at night wear a satin
you can afford based on your should be applied at least hair or scalp which could lead be worn if you are going to
bonnet or sleep on a satin
hair type. once a month. An instant
to permanent hair loss or skin be in the sun for extended
•
damage.
Avoid products that
conditioner will work if the
periods of time. This will pro-
pillow case.
contain alcohol or petroleum
hair does not require a more
• A protectant should be
tect the hair as well as your • No matter your hair tex-
as they can dry the hair out
intense treatment or a leave-
applied before blow drying to
head from the harmful UV
ture, whether it’s worn chemi-
and prevent the hair from
in conditioner can be used for
protect the hair from damage.
rays produced by the sun.
cally, relaxed or natural, it will
breathing and remove much
additional protection.
• The hair should be
• To protect the hair while look great if it is healthy.
needed moisture. • If the hair is dry and brittle,
trimmed at least every six
• You should shampoo the
a hot oil treatment should be
weeks by a professional to
hair at least once a week
used at least once a month to
prevent split ends and break-
in warm weather to remove
repair the hair. age.
perspiration and pollutants. • Any chemical process • The sun can cause the
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