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Many
women opt for shorter hairstyles and lighter color in the summer
months, and celebrities are often the first to debut the new summer
trends. Reese Witherspoon is the latest celeb to get a fresh summer look, chopping 4 or 5 inches off her signature blonde locks. While it is fun to experiment during the summer months,
you also have to be careful to protect your hair from summer's
elements!
Here are 6 ways to keep your hair healthy this summer.
- Shampoo
& Conditioner - This is the first line of defense for your hair and
can create a protective layer against environmental damage. Use a
shampoo that is sulfate-free and has a deep cleanser - it should remove
remove pollutants but not strip the hair of its essential oils. The
conditioner should protect and lubricate the cuticle, so look for one
with amino silicones and cationic surfactants.
- Protective
Treatments - Sunscreen can be applied directly to the hair as a
"sunblock" to protect its color. Applying lightweight silicone products
to damp hair will protect against frizz while enhancing shine.
- Vitamins - Make sure your diet includes several key vitamins for your hair, like iron, zinc, biotin, selenium and B-12.
- Hair
Supplements - Nutritional supplements like Viviscal will also boost the
quality and growth factor of your hair, helping you in summer.
- Laser
Treatment - Low level laser therapy is a great way to stimulate growth
and thickness in the hair, and will help in summer months. There are
several hand-held “laser brushes” available on the market,
including Erchonia’s THL-1, Sunetics Laser Brush and the HairMax
LaserComb.
- Avoid
Damaging Activities - During hot summer months, be extra careful about
these risk factors: pool chlorine, hair dye, blow dryers, curling and
flat irons, straightening and over shampooing.
