Straw effect and other disasters, such as protecting hair in summer or remedying beauty dramas - Lifestyle

During the summer the hair is subjected to a great deal of stress, especially if you go to the sea and expose yourself for many hours in the sun and take a lot of baths.

Taking care of them in the right way is crucial to avoiding the straw effect and other beauty dramas.

Here are some valuable tips to deal with the unwanted effects of sunlight and salt on the hair and thus avoid "getting your hands in your hair" after returning from vacation.

Restructuring masks and coconut oil for brittle hair

In summer, fragile hair starts out at a disadvantage when it has to deal with atmospheric agents, which threaten its already poor hydration and elasticity.

To avoid the straw effect, the European beauty and wellness portal Treatwell recommends spraying a spray with UVA / UVB filters based on essential oils and plant extracts, with nourishing and antioxidant ingredients, all over the hair.

After the beach, in order not to damage the hydrolipidic film, as regards the shampoo it is good to opt for a restructuring formula and, in any case, limit its applications both in terms of frequency and quantity: a walnut of product is more than enough .

Leaving the coconut oil on wet lengths, and then rinsing it off after about a quarter of an hour, is a real cure-all after the stress of sun exposure.

Strengthening masks are also valuable allies of the most fragile hair, but to be really effective they must be applied to already towel-dried hair, so that they are not "diluted" by excess water.

Instead, it is better to turn off combs with too narrow teeth and heat sources such as hair dryers and straighteners, which risk breaking and further weakening the already weak strands.

We must also pay attention to how to collect your hair: if, when the heat does not allow any respite, leaving it loose seems crazy, it is equally inadvisable to keep it tied for a long time with ponytails or stiff buns.

These hairstyles, in fact, stimulate the nerve endings of the scalp and risk weakening the lengths, as well as causing headaches, the real killer of the holiday mood.

A soft braid is more suitable, better if stopped with an elastic covered in satin or silk so as not to excessively stress the hair fiber.

Oily hair: less is more

Summer also hides pitfalls for oily hair, which this season tends to produce even more sebum than usual.

In addition to controlling nutrition, eating healthy and avoiding alcohol, it is advisable to wash the hair with warm water instead of hot and sebum-regulating shampoo.

When it comes to greasy hair, less is more: better not to overdo the conditioner or styling products, such as gel or wax, or overdo it with the use of blow dryers and straighteners.

Go ahead, however, to masks that, like those based on clay or mint, favor the absorption of excess sebum.

B5: sensitive skin hit and sunk

In the summer period, even for sensitive skin there is no shortage of headaches, in every sense.

To relieve the itching sensation, which is often more intense or frequent in the summer, Treatwell suggests choosing only delicate and soothing products for your scalp, preferably vitamin B5 based.

This, in fact, not only prevents skin aging, but also has a protective function against the hair, even favoring its regrowth: since it tends to decrease with increasing temperatures, it is therefore better to take cover.

In addition to limiting the use of the hairdryer and too frequent washing, it is advisable to practice head massages: the circular movements and the light pressure exerted on the scalp will not only stimulate circulation, but will also give an incomparable feeling of relaxation.

Yes to extensions, no to sulphates

Extensions are an excellent solution not only to recreate the Rapunzel effect, but also to give volume to fine hair.

Those who wear them must have some extra care in summer, remembering to collect their hair before a dip in the sea or in the pool - in order to make the moment in which it will be necessary to untangle the knots less dramatic - and rinse it thoroughly after swimming. .

Alternatively, you can opt for clip-in extensions, which are easily removed before diving into the water.

Beware of all enemies of hydration:

apply UV filters when exposed directly to the sun and limit the use of the hairdryer: unlike your natural hair, extensions do not "draw" on the circulation and therefore require some extra pampering.

It is also important to avoid hair products containing sulphates, as they could compromise the seal of the glue.

Hair gloss to make colored hair shine Hair

products with sunscreen should never be missing in the beach beauty case, especially when dyeing, as they not only protect from sunlight, but help keep the color from fading .

If the oil-based formulations are particularly suitable for those with dry hair, the water-based ones are perfect for those with greasy hair.

Even applying the sun filter, however, there are those who fear that they will find themselves with an irremediably off color at the end of the holidays.

To avoid this risk there is the hair gloss, a sort of top coat for the hair, capable of nourishing it and reviving its reflections, enhancing its nuances.

It is applied on damp strands and, depending on the porosity of the hair, the effect can last from four to eight weeks.

Open (h) air drying, but without frizz

In the summer, for all hair types, it is much better to stay away from heat sources, which cause additional stress to the hair and are inherently unpleasant to use when the climate is tropical .

Go ahead then for open (h) air drying.

But how to avoid trespassing "into the wild"?

The number one rule to avoid frizz is not to rub wet hair with a towel, which risks wrinkling the cuticles.

Better to dab with a microfiber cloth, perfect for absorbing moisture, or even a cotton t-shirt.

Not brushing wet hair is another mantra to keep in mind, but resisting temptation isn't easy.

The right compromise can be to use a wide-toothed comb to distribute the conditioner well before rinsing.

Alternatively, to combat dehydration, one of the main culprits of the frizz effect, you can opt for the leave-in conditioner which, applied to the already buffered lengths, retains moisture and helps keep knots away.

At the post-holiday hairdresser for a regenerating pampering

Regardless of the type of hair, after the stress of the holidays a regenerating treatment is recommended, with which to help them recover from the effects of salt, sand and sun, restoring the internal structure of the hair.

In particular, those with particularly brittle hair for about twenty minutes are left with a mask with a mix of moisturizing substances - to improve elasticity and increase shine - and keratin to keep frizz under control.

The effects, i.e. healthier, brighter and easier to manage hair, are immediately noticeable both by sight and touch and can last up to two months.