4 Must-Dos for Summer Hair
Get your tresses ready for summer with these hair care tips. Photo: Getty Images
"The heat and humidity and the chlorine and salt water make summer the season for frizz," says Michael Shaun Corby, Global Creative Director for Alterna.
Corby says controlling frizzy or limp hair is all about using the right products. "This will allow you to work with your hair's natural texture, not against it," he says.
Here are Corby's four tips for sexy, shiny summer strands:
1. Always start with a thermal protector, like Hemp with Organics Sun Recovery Spray, which will coat the hair and protect it from the heat, UVA/UVB rays, and other damaging summer elements. After your hair is protected, then you can style it many different ways.
2. For a natural, summer look, Hemp with Organics Ocean Waves Spray easily creates fun, beach-like texture on all hair types. Spray it on damp hair and let hair air-dry for a piecey, wavy, sexy look.
3. If you want to wear your hair straight, use a lightweight serum to keep frizz at bay. Try Caviar Polishing Serum before blow-drying to keep hair straight and frizz-free, then add a few drops to the finished style as well.
4. Use a weekly moisturizing masque during the summer, like Alterna's Caviar Hair Masque to deeply hydrate the hair and keep it in great shape.
Aside from products, don't forget the importance of keeping your tresses cool in style.
"Headbands are the perfect way to keep short hair off the face," advises Corby. "I love ornate headbands with antique jeweled embellishments, but a simple black headband works too. I also love the look of headscarves -- they keep the head cool and are very stylish. Pick a fun pattern, I like ones with a boho vibe."
For longer hair, Corby says ponytails are totally chic. "You can do a quick casual low ponytail or a create a higher ponytail and wrap a small section of hair over top of the elastic for a more sophisticated look. I also love the look of a loose side ponytail, especially when hair is wavy or has beach-like texture."
Whatever style you choose, don't forget the number one summer hair must-do: use sun protection!
"Women are very conscientious about protecting their skin from the sun's harmful rays but, surprisingly forget to properly care for their hair," says Corby. "A day at the beach can really wreak havoc on the hair due to extensive sun exposure and drying salt water from the ocean."
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Tags: Alterna, Alterna Hair Care, frizz, hair products, Michael Shaun Corby, summer hair, summer hairstyles, sun protection, sun protection for hair, UVA, UVB
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Frannie, 5-06-2010, 9:30AM
After shampoo and towel dry, use a few drops of Argan oil..not on the roots; start about 1/3 way down through the ends. It is the most fab product I have ever used in my hair. Put maybe 3 drops on your palm, rub hands together, and apply to hair. I then comb and blow dry, but air dry is good too. It leaves hair so shiny and smooth..not greasy at all if used sparingly. I just love it.
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