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Summer is here and with it comes long, hot nights and warm summer days. While we might want to spend all of our time soaking up the sun or lounging by the pool, we still need to take care of our curls. Curls can easily become damaged by excessive exposure to heat and the elements during these hot summer months. Here’s how to care for your summertime curls. Give these tips a try and let us know how it works for you.
How To Care For Your Summertime Curls
Cover curls:
UV rays can be very harmful to not just your skin. Yours curls can be greatly affected by direct contact with the hot summer sun. As a result, it’s a wise choice to invest in some curl cover ups. Think large sun hats, caps, and scarves. A wide variety will keep it interesting for you and protect your curls no matter what the day brings.
Use leave in:
Now is the time to up your leave in conditioner usage, especially on pool days or after long days in the sun. Therefore, you’ll want to invest in a good quality product that also won’t weigh your curls down. Leave in conditioner will reintroduce moisture into dry, distressed curls and keep strands healthy all summer long.
Spritz curls:
If you haven’t yet, consider picking up a spray bottle for spritzing your strands throughout the day. Regular water will help keep curls in shape without damaging your strands, and give your hair a boost of moisture.
Shea butter:
Did you know that shea butter is a natural protectant from the sun? We didn’t either! It helps soften and restore moisture to curls while keeping your delicate strands safe from harmful UV rays. After moisturizing your curls, you can apply shea butter for an SPF of 4-6.
Use oils:
It can seem tempting to skip oils in the summer, as that often evokes thoughts of our winter curl care routine. However, don’t completely skip out on using your oils. Curls need help retaining moisture even during the humid summer months, so use oils to lock that moisture in and reduce the risk of frizz.