Let’s be honest, summer can wreak havoc on your hair. Coming back from vacation with dry, porous, brittle, dull or straw-like hair can be quite the reality check! Luckily, there are many ways to repair your hair after the summer. Here are our expert tips to restore your hair to its original beauty.
Use a boar bristle hairbrush to repair your hair from summer damage
Prolonged and repeated exposure to the sun, chlorine, salt and wind in the summer can leave your hair damaged and dried out, in desperate need of deep nourishment. We recommend you start your SOS routine by using a boar bristle hairbrush.
This eco-friendly hair care accessory has a naturally conditioning effect on your hair by lifting the sebum that collects in your scalp and distributing it evenly through the lengths of your hair. This leaves your hair nourished right down to the tips and revives its shine. The relaxing head massage provided by the brushing action has the added benefit of stimulating the scalp and promoting healthy, revitalized hair growth in the fall.
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Altesse Studio pro-tip: For best results, invest in a high-quality brush like one of these Care & Shine boar bristle brushes or the luxury hairbrushes from the Altesse Studio Prestige Collection, which are handcrafted using traditional techniques and using the premium “first-cut” of boar hair. To maximize the conditioning benefits of these brushes, use the 100-stroke brush routine twice a day, and watch as your hair comes back to life post-summer. |
Choose the right products to target and repair your hair post-summer
The best way to repair post-summer hair damage is to say goodbye to chemically-loaded hair products and opt for gentle, sulfate-free, natural hair care products instead. A deep conditioning mask is essential to restore hair health after the summer. Apply the mask through the lengths of your hair 2 to 3 times a week over a month for optimal results. Choose a silicone-free mask to nourish your hair without weighing it down. You can also use plant-based oils like avocado oil, which is known for its ability to nourish dry, damaged and breakage-prone hair.
Go easy on heat styling post-summer
We know we may sound like a broken record, but it bears repeating that exposing your hair to excessive heat is one of the many hair care mistakes that can ruin your hair, making it brittle, porous and dull. The best way to avoid this is to simply stop using heat-styling tools. But if you must use them, make sure to reduce the frequency and switch to the lowest possible heat setting. When using a blow-dryer, hold it a good 8 inches away from your hair and avoid going over the same section multiple times. And remember to always use a heat-protectant spray before using any of these tools to minimize their harmful effects.
Repair your dry, damaged hair from within by going back to a balanced diet
Barbecues, picnics and ice creams on the beach: summer is often a time when our regular diet goes out the window! Return to a balanced, hair-friendly diet to reset your beauty routine post-summer. Go for foods rich in Omega-3 (fatty fish, dry fruits, linseed or canola oil), include fresh fruits and vegetables to get your dose of vitamins and minerals and add in some good proteins (eggs, meat, legumes) to boost keratin production. And don’t forget to drink a minimum of half a gallon of water per day to keep your scalp properly hydrated as you head in to fall!