Believe it or not, but your hair is more prone to damage in the summer. The harsh sun, excessive sweat, frequent washing and tight hairstyles can weaken the strands and cause breakage and hair fall. Staying indoors all summer is not the answer to prevent hair fall either. What you need instead are a few effective hair care tips that will prevent hair fall and keep your hair looking healthy and fuller.
All you have to do is be gentle with your tresses and follow these five effective anti-hair fall tips to get a healthy and luscious mane this summer.
- 01. Use a mild shampoo and conditioner
- 02. Reduce heat styling
- 03. Indulge in deep conditioning treatments
- 04. Hot oil massage
- 05. Stay hydrated
01. Use a mild shampoo and conditioner
Your hair tends to get greasy quickly in summer. Excessive sweating and oil production are to be blamed for this summer hair woe. While washing your hair regularly is essential to maintain a clean and fresh scalp, frequent hair washing can cause dryness and weaken the roots leading to hair fall. In summer, you need a mild shampoo that prevents hair fall and is gentle enough for daily use.
BB picks: Dove Hair Fall Rescue Shampoo and Conditioner
02. Reduce heat styling
The sun’s rays are harsher during summer. They rob moisture from your tresses, leaving them dry and brittle. Subjecting your locks to heat styling tool in the summer will further damage your hair and make it brittle and frizzy. To prevent this, keep heat styling to the minimum, allow your hair to air dry until it is about 70% dry then use a hairdryer if you wish to. If you have to use a styling tool, spritz some heat protectant before styling or even stepping out in the sun to protect your mane from the sun.
BB picks: Tresemme Keratin Smooth Heat Protection Spray
03. Indulge in deep conditioning treatments
If you thought deep conditioning treatments are only for winter, we’re here to prove you wrong. During summer, the hair cuticle gets easily damaged and cannot protect the shaft from external aggressors like UV rays and dust. Using a deep conditioning treatment like a simple hair mask at home can strengthen the hair cuticle and prevent problems like frizzy hair, hair fall and split ends.
BB picks: Dove Intense Damage Repair Hair Mask
04. Hot oil massage
Applying oil to your hair may seem like a bad idea in summer, but it isn’t. If you have an oily scalp, you can avoid the scalp area, but make sure the length and ends receive enough nourishment to stay healthy and look shiny. Using an ayurvedic concoction during this season can prevent other hair concerns like dandruff and scalp infections while also tackling hair fall.
BB picks: Indulekha Bringha Hair Oil
05. Stay hydrated
Drinking enough fluids during summer ensures that your body is thoroughly nourished from the inside. When your scalp is well nourished, it will strengthen the roots and prevent hair fall and damage caused by the sun. Increase your fluid intake and consume water-rich foods like watermelon, cucumber, spinach, apples, tomatoes, etc., to stay hydrated during the summer season.
Written by Sanya Hamdani on Apr 09, 2021
Sanya Hamdani is a skincare enthusiast and lipstick hoarder, she truly believes no two red lipsticks look exactly alike. With a Master's degree in Communication & Journalism and 5+ years of digital writing experience up her sleeve, Sanya has some of the biggest beauty experts in the country on her speed dial. When she's not swatching products or writing about the latest trends in beauty, you will find her watching F.R.I.E.N.D.S. or cooking up a storm in the kitchen.