It’s been a great summer, hasn’t it? Trips to the beach, and hours upon hours spent in the sun have left you with a glowing tan and a happy heart. But what has all of that done to your hair? Chances are, if you haven’t been taking extra care of your hair throughout the summer, it’s probably suffered some damage. Add in the use of blow dryers and other heat tools and an occasional hair coloring and you’ve got a recipe for brittle, coarse locks.
But not to worry—it’s not all bad news. Try these 5 easy steps to repairing damaged hair and restoring your hair to its original soft, shiny glory:
Scrub out all the junk. Product build-up is a major cause of brittle, limp locks. Factor in chlorine and salt water from a long summer and your hair is begging to be clarified. Revitalizing your hair with a clarifying shampoo just once a week will help wash away the residue of product, hard water and other minerals and leave hair soft and shiny once again. Abba Detox Shampoo is a great option that uses all-natural botanicals to remove build-up and impurities.- Protect your hair from the sun. The sun’s UV rays don’t just wreak havoc on your skin—they can also cause damage to your hair in the form of brittleness and color fading. Using a UV protectant before going outside helps shield your hair from the sun’s harsh rays. Try Alterna Bamboo UV+ Color Protection Fade-Proof Fluide Gloss, which is built to protect hair from the sun and prevent your color from fading early.
- Use a repairing regimen. Regularly treating your hair with a shampoo and conditioner can help nourish your damaged tresses and restore its natural sheen. Try a restorative product line like Alterna Caviar Repair Rx Starter Kit, which includes a recovery shampoo and conditioner, Micro-bead Fill and Fix Treatment Mask and a Re-Texturizing Protein Cream. The Repair Rx line is designed to nourish and restructure hair, fill in gaps in individual strands and make hair strong and smooth.
- Avoid heat. If your hair is extremely damaged, using heated styling products is very likely to just make that damage worse. Avoid blow drying and styling your hair with heat if you can help it. If you absolutely have to use heat, always use a heat protectant spray beforehand, like Alterna Bamboo Smooth Anti-Breakage Thermal Protectant Spray, which reduces breakage by 87% and protects from heat up to 428 degrees.
- Get a trim. Sometimes the best way to get rid of damage is to get a good haircut with a trusted stylist. Usually the majority of damage occurs closer to your ends than to your scalp, so a good haircut can help restore your hair’s health and leave your locks smooth and shiny again.
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