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Hair and summer sun, the tricks to protect them. Have you tried cowash? - Lifestyle

2021-07-23T08:31:22.462Z


(HANDLE) As with skincare, taking care to protect before and after sun exposure is not something that affects only the skin of the face and body but also the hair. For some years also in Italy we are more aware that treating hair well during the summer of sunbathing and relaxing between the sea and the pool avoids damage and allows us to arrive in autumn with less problematic heads. Hair in summer needs mu


As with skincare, taking care to protect before and after sun exposure is not something that affects only the skin of the face and body but also the hair. For some years also in Italy we are more aware that treating hair well during the summer of sunbathing and relaxing between the sea and the pool avoids damage and allows us to arrive in autumn with less problematic heads.

Hair in summer needs much more care, it is a really stressful season for the many aggressions such

 as saltiness, sun exposure, chlorine, together with folds and smoothing that can damage even the strongest hair that loses their healthy hydration

: therefore, greater attention is needed in daily hair care

.


First of all, we proceed with a light trim so as to eliminate fragile and brittle ends and not find yourself in a short time with dry, dull and brittle hair. Then it is important to nourish the hair regularly with a nourishing mask before or after shampooing. It is not recommended to wash your hair with very hot water to avoid further stress: therefore, prefer cold water even only in the final jet, so as to restore oxygen to your hair. In moments of exposure to the sun, it is better to repair the hair with a spray with protective properties or an oil. 


How many times in September do we find ourselves battling with brittle hair, split ends and a color that certainly wasn't the one we had chosen? "Many people keep forgetting that in the summer,

in addition to the skin, we must also protect our hair

, so as to avoid damage to which often only a drastic cut can remedy - explains Cristiano Russo, hair stylist with two beauty salons in the center of Rome - This 'forgetfulness' is then added to the wrong behaviors, guided by false beliefs that do more harm than good! Of course, the ideal would be to prepare your hair for summer throughout the year or, at least, in the spring months, with packs and masks designed for your hair type ". Lazartigue has thought of supplements such as Boost (100% natural, botanical and vegan ingredients, wheat free, soy free, lactose free, with rocket extract, zinc, selenium, bitamines B8, B6 and C), in addition to the formulated Nourish Light line with a light, protein-rich soybean oil complex. Another supplement is V / Care,liquid collagen that acts in a targeted way to improve the elasticity and structure of the skin, preventing wrinkles, and at the same time strengthen nails and hair.


Among the specific lines there is Beach by Cotril with shampoo, after sun repair mask, protective spray milk with a formula rich in coconut oil and Monoi oil, for deep hydration. Davines also has a summer line, the SU, for the protection of hair in the sun (and of the body), environmentally friendly for packaging (bio-based plastic) and for biodiversity as they are enriched with chinotto extract from the Slow Food Presidium. of Finale Ligure (Savona), rich in vitamin C, with an antioxidant and anti-inflammatory action. And then Kerastase Soleil with Coconut Water and Vitamin E, anti-chlorine, salt, sand, humidity (the Sirene oil spray without rinsing, for natural beach waves thanks to Babassu oil is among the best sellers). Among the many brands oriented on specific lines L'Erbolario, Biopoint Solaire, Nuxe Sun,Eslabondexx (with a nourishing spray milk, rich in natural oils such as linseed oil, coconut oil and rosemary essential oil which has a purifying effect), while at the hairdresser you can periodically do the treatment with Olaplex which in addition to preserving the hair from any breakage of the stem goes to reconnect the bisulfide bridges of the hair, for a treating and regenerating care.



True or false?

Here are valuable tips on hair for the summer.

FALSE:


Don't wash your hair often, or it will get damaged, and this is true even in summer.


This is absolutely not true, quite the contrary!

In the summer, sweating and increased sebum production can clog pores.

Better to choose delicate shampoos and masks, suitable for frequent washing, using water that is not too hot (preferably lukewarm).

A good idea to oxygenate the scalp and also give us a feeling of greater freshness is also to do one scrub a week.

Pay attention to drying, even in this case, it is better to avoid too high temperatures, especially in the case of frequent washing, and limit the plate and irons to a maximum of 2 times a week (even better if only once).


In summer with the strong sun is better not to make the dye, because the color does not take it well, and can be damaged by sea water and the pool


The color can be made at any time of year, there is no contraindication linked to the sun or excessive heat. What can happen, however, is that a hair that is not adequately protected dries up, loses part of its shine, and you could see a change of color towards other shades, especially in contact with chlorine for a long time. In reality, just use

a hair protector

and all fears are dispelled.


Wearing hats or bandanas weakens the hair and causes it to fall out. Better to avoid even in summer


Again, there is a very small part of the truth. The continuous and prolonged rubbing, as well as the reduced air circulation can lead to a drying of the hair, which in the long run can make the hair appear dull and damaged. In summer it is essential to cover the head with hats, bandanas or scarves, which are also very fashionable, not only to avoid damaging the hair, but for our health and to avoid sunstroke. Just use a moisturizing spray, chosen according to your hair type, and any "contraindication" will be removed.


SUPER YES


Rinse your hair with fresh water after swimming in the pool or the sea and always protect it


During exposure to the sun and after various baths, rinse your hair thoroughly with fresh water. Always use a sun spray to protect against UV rays and against salt. Tie the hair in a natural way, for example with a simple braid, soft but defined, and cover the hair with a hat.


Yes to the cowash!


Avoid shampooing your hair every day. Better to opt for a cowash

(Conditioner Only WASH), 

a conditioner to which a cleansing part and ingredients with a nourishing and disciplining action have been added: it is therefore perfect for frequent washing, in the case of limestone-rich waters or curly and frizzy hair.

Maybe you can use silicone-free sun masks rich in argan or keratin, so as to moisturize the skin and lengths.

Leave on for 10 minutes and rinse thoroughly.

There are many specific products on the market (cowash has become a new market sector) but you can create a DIY recipe, using a conditioner with good INCI and without silicones, not too rich, so as not to weigh down the hair and wanting to add a little 'of sugar for a scrub effect on the skin. 


The tips of the trichologist Valeria D'Acunzo for the Summer Hair Routine

SUN? NO THANK YOU!


“With the summer and therefore with the increased exposure to the sun, we undergo considerable oxidative stress. It increases the production of free radicals that also damage the follicular cells of the bulb, stopping their metabolic activities "- says Dr. Valeria D'Acunzo, trichologist who for Dove explains how to do the right Hair Summer Routine. better our hair in the summer it is always preferable to

avoid sunburn

, especially for those who already suffer from thinning, but also for those who do not have any problems. Not infrequently, in fact, during the post-holiday trichological visits, I find actinic damage on the scalp in the areas of hair folding, on the line so to speak. Therefore, the advice is always to wear a light hat or use specific sunscreens for the scalp ".


BEWARE OF HYDRATION!


As is well known, hair needs more hydration in summer: "The sun, salt, chlorine from swimming pools, which most often meet our stems in the summer, all have the ability to dehydrate our hair by reducing the hydrolipidic film and depriving it of their protection "- continues Dr. D'Acunzo -" For this reason it is also advisable to protect the lengths from UV filters during sun exposure and to use protective products both after exposure and after each shampoo. It is also essential to never forget to wash off the salt with fresh water after each bath. "


FREEDOM ALSO FOR OUR HAIR


In summer, between the sea and the pool, we tend to collect hair more often with forced hairstyles, this because of the heat, useful for us but not for our hair. As Dr. D'Acunzo declares: “it

would be better to leave the hair loose so as not to create further fractures

to the already damaged shafts”, our hair also deserves to be recharged, to be more beautiful and soft in autumn.


NO TO HIGH TEMPERATURES


In summer, many women choose not to use the hairdryer, leaving their hair free to dry naturally in the air: "Drying hair without a hairdryer is absolutely advisable when possible" - confirms Dr. D'Acunzo - "quest 'habit avoids subjecting the stems already compromised by sun exposure to further dehydration ”.


Even if summer is a particularly delicate time, it is necessary to pay attention to the health of our hair all year round so as to avoid a drastic deterioration in the summer period: "our hair must be protected all year round from potential damage, temperatures high and aggressive styling that are able to dry the hair causing fractures "- concludes Dr. D'Acunzo -" having healthy hair means taking care of them with constancy and attention, without forgetting that a beautiful hair is first of all a healthy hair ".

Source: ansa

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