CosBeauty Magazine #83

BEAUTY
POST-SUMMEr
Hair
WHILE THERE’S SO MUCH TO
LOVE ABOUT SUMMER – LONG LAZY
DAYS IN THE SUN, DIPS IN THE POOL,
TIME AT THE BEACH – IT CAN ALL
TAKE ITS TOLL ON OUR HAIR.
The unrelenting summer sunshine, chlorine and salt water can
have us looking like Medusa before we know it, if we don’t
take steps to look after our locks. From frizziness to breakage,
dryness to split ends, a little extra care can go a long way to keeping
our crowning glory in tiptop condition.
Chlorine can make blonde hair bright green, while even red heads
and brunettes might notice a khaki tinge. Make sure you rinse your
hair straight after pool time and, if hair already has a green tinge,
use a deep cleansing shampoo to help remove mineral deposits, and
follow with conditioner.
Sun exposure and swimming can cause hair to dry out and become
dull, so use a deep conditioning treatment weekly to stop the problem
before it starts.
Sunburn and dehydration can cause a dry, fl aky scalp, so remember
to wear a hat in the sun. Keep your scalp hydrated by drinking
plenty of water. Treatments for dry scalp include oils and medicated
shampoos if the fl akiness continues.
Your hair probably seems frizzier now then it did when summer
started. Frizzy hair responds well to moisturising hair products,
so it’s important for you to incorporate a hydrating shampoo and
conditioner into your hair care routine. After you rinse your hair,
how you dry it is also essential. When using a blow dryer or fl atirons,
make sure you use a cool setting, since heat can exacerbate frizzy hair.
These products are our go-tos when making sure our hair condition
isn’t a casualty of our summer fun. CBM
REPAIR