What’s not to love about the Florida climate? Blue skies, sun and warmth – amazing! But, it can leave your hair a little frazzled, and if you don’t know how to tame the frizz that can lead to an uphill struggle. From sun protection and tea tree oil uses for hair to how to wash and style your hair, these top tips for hot and humid weather are here to help.
Protect it from the sun
Covering up to the keep the sun off your head will not only keep you cooler, it’ll also protect your hair. And who doesn’t love a stylish sun hat or headscarf?
On top of that, covering your head will help your scalp retain much-needed moisture. It’ll also control flyaway strands that inevitably lead to tangling.
Watch how you wash
Avoiding over-washing is one of the key aspects of looking after your hair anywhere. And this is particularly true in the Florida heat and humidity. Every time you shampoo your hair you run the risk of stripping it of its natural oils – the oils it needs to stay healthy.
Try to limit the amount of times you wash your hair – every other day or even less is a good plan. And treat it to a deep conditioning treatment once a week too
Pamper your hair after being on the beach
After a day on the beach, the likelihood is that your hair will be a little frazzled. Whether it’s from the sun or the sea, the chances of you keeping it covered all the time are pretty slim. And so, they should be – enjoyment should be the focus. Having a day of fun can leave your hair a little stressed, though, so pampering it when you get in is a really good idea. This could include a cooling rinse and wash with a moisturizing shampoo.
When your strands do need a little rejuvenating, essential oils like tea tree oil for hair can really help. Along with soothing itchiness and even fighting dandruff, using tea tree oil for hair can also deliver essential moisture to your scalp, roots and strands. Soothing simplicity.
Protect it from extra heat
Your hair’s going to be exposed to plenty of heat from the sun, so the last thing it needs is extra exposure – that can lead to stress, split ends and even more frizz. However, that doesn’t mean you need to lock away your hairdryers or irons.
Turning the dial down to the cool setting when you dry may take longer, but it’ll limit the amount of heat that goes through your hair. Applying heat protection products before you reach for the stylers will help too. The key is to limit the amount of usage, and use protection when you do.
Tie it up
Finally, when your hair’s really not behaving, you can go for an effortless updo to tame the frizz. It could be a messy bun or a cool beach braid. Whatever you go for, keep it loose, as tying too tight could pull and damage your hair, especially if it’s been suffering from the heat and humidity.
Give these easy-to-follow tips a go – your hair will thank you in the long run. Schedule an appointment at Inscape Beauty Salon today and, if you are a First Time client, you can choose a free hair treatment with a full set of highlights, balayage or ombre color service or 20% off your retail purchase.