Natural hair protection is very important for all of us. Our hair needs protection all year round. But because of the heat that our hair gets exposed to during the summer, we need to take extra steps to protect our hair against the sun’s UV rays. Below are a few tips on how to protect your natural hair during the summer.
How To Keep Your Natural Hair Protected This Summer
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Washing your hair twice a week during the summer will add more moisture to your hair. If you workout a lot, you will sweat a lot, too. So using a clarifying shampoo once a week can keep your scalp clean. You can also use a moisturizing conditioner to do a co-wash so your hair can keep its natural oil. There are co-wash cleansers available, if you are not comfortable with washing your hair with a conditioner only.
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One of the things that I like about summer is that you can let your hair air dry or do a wash and go with no problem. Your hair will dry very fast without a hair dryer.
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If you go swimming in the pool to keep your head cool, don’t forget to rinse your hair out really good before applying your leave in conditioner and oil.
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Using a hat during the summer does not only protect your skin, it also protects your hair against the sun. Make sure you wear a hat that will not draw too much moisture from your hair.
Always have fun with your hair. And remember, it is not the journey, it is the destination. It’s important to set a goal for your hair every six months and try your hardest to achieve it. Sometimes we are so excited about all the summer fun, we forget to take these little steps to keep our natural hair healthy.
