HOW TO PROTECT YOUR HAIR DURING THE SUMMER

Summer is a time of sun, holidays and outdoor activities, but also a challenge for our hair. Just as our skin needs protection from harmful UV rays, our hair can also be severely damaged by the sun. Excessive exposure to the sun, salt from seawater, or chlorine in swimming pools can lead to dryness, brittleness and loss of shine. how to protect our hair so that it remains healthy and beautiful even in the hot summer months.

Why is sun protection for hair important?

The sun's rays can damage the hair structure in the same way as the skin. Ultraviolet (UV) radiation breaks down keratin, the basic structural protein of hair, and causes hair to lose its strength and elasticity. Long-term exposure to the sun can also cause hair color to fade, especially in dyed or naturally light hair.

How to protect your hair from the sun?

Use protective hair sprays with a UV filter
There are a number of products on the market that contain UV filters specifically designed to protect hair. These sprays create a protective layer on the hair that prevents the penetration of harmful radiation.

Wear a hat or scarf

A physical barrier is one of the most effective ways to protect your hair from the sun. A broad hat not only protects your hair, but also provides shade to your face and neck, helping to prevent skin damage.

Hydration is key

In the summer, it's important to hydrate your hair regularly, as the sun and heat can dry it out. Use moisturizing shampoos and conditioners that will give your hair the moisture it needs. Hair masks containing natural oils such as coconut or argan oil can intensively nourish hair and protect it from damage.

Avoid frequent washing

Washing your hair frequently can remove the natural oils that protect your hair from drying out. Try to limit washing to a minimum and choose gentle shampoos without sulfates.

After swimming in the sea or pool, rinse your hair with clean water

Salt water and chlorine can severely dry and damage your hair. It is therefore important to rinse your hair with clean water after each swim to remove salt and chemical residues.

Avoid heat styling Blow-drying

Flat-ironing or curling hair can add to the damage in the summer, as hair is already weakened by the sun. If possible, let your hair dry naturally and minimize the use of heat tools.

Hair nutrition from the inside

A recipe to improve the structure of the hair from the inside, give it lost shine, strengthen the hair fiber and reduce excessive hair loss. This is Lovely Hair Therapy from the Slovak brand Organic Oasis.Extra strong natural mixture of 22 active ingredients including 4 patented ingredients for healthy and beautiful hair. The key ingredients are the patented organic powder from AnaGainTM Nu, the superfood Moringa, amino acids, the patented microencapsulated iron AB Fortis®, vitamin D3 - VegD3® and the patented hyaluronic acid HAPLEX® and a number of other vitamins, minerals, amino acids for healthy hair growth.