1. the most important points in brief:
In summer, UV radiation, salt and chlorinated water put a strain on your hair. How to care for it properly:
- 1. sun protection: use sun protection sprays for hair and scalp.
- 2. moisture: Use moisturizing shampoos and leave-in care with aloe vera or vitamin E oil.
- 3. nutrition: Biotin and zinc strengthen the hair from the inside and promote shine and growth.
- 4. after sunbathing: Rinse out chlorine and salt immediately, use after-sun products and hair treatments with coconut oil.
This will keep your hair healthy and beautiful even in summer!
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2. more information here:
Sun, beach and long days: summer is a great time of year. But the hot temperatures also have disadvantages: The mane struggles with the sunny season and suffers from UV radiation. This draws moisture from the hair, makes it look dull and lackluster and can cause the scalp to dry out and itch. Salt and chlorinated water also affect the hair and are often to blame for a straw-like look. Good hair care that is adapted to the needs of summer hair is therefore important. We give you tips on how your hair can look fantastic even in the hot season.
3. hair also needs sun protection
It goes without saying that we apply sunscreen to our skin. All too often, however, we forget that our hair doesn't like the sun's rays either. These damage the lipid layer that protects it from drying out. In addition, the scalp can react to harmful UV radiation. As with the rest of the body, sunburn can occur here too, which can one day lead to skin cancer. The sensitive scalp also tends to dry out. Dandruff can be the result. So make sure your scalp and hair are well protected from the sun. Spray your mane with nourishing sun protection sprays that are designed directly for the hair. Special creams also offer protection against UV radiation and are suitable for styling at the same time.
4. moisturizing boost for damaged hair
In summer, hair craves lots of moisture. So reach for moisturizing shampoos and conditioners enriched with aloe vera or squalane in good time. These prevent your hair from drying out and the ends from splitting. Also regularly pamper your mane with rich leave-in care such as pure aloe vera gel for skin & hair or a natural hair oil. For example, massage in our vitamin E oil, which moisturizes your hair wonderfully, protects it from free radicals and stimulates the formation of collagen. Another good idea is our Casida almond oil, which supplies your hair with vitamins, potassium, calcium and magnesium.
5. beautiful hair from the inside
You can also support your summer hair from the inside. A biotin-zinc complex can strengthen the mane and make it more resistant to sun, chlorine and salt water. At the same time, you can look forward to a great shine and even better hair growth. You also prevent brittle hair and ensure that your hair doesn't fall out. How does this work? Biotin and zinc stimulate the formation of collagen and keratin: Collagen strengthens the hair root and keratin makes the hair more stable and flexible. This prevents it from breaking off so quickly. You can take nutritional supplements or make sure you eat a diet rich in biotin and zinc in the summer.
6. hair care after sunbathing
Whether it's the beach or the swimming pool, you should rinse your hair as soon as possible after getting into the cool water. This will rid it of chlorine and salt water, which quickly dry out your mane - especially in combination with the sun. It's also better to postpone your next hair appointment until after your vacation so that your new hair color doesn't fade or give blonde hair an unattractive green tint. Also important: moisturize your mane again now. Special after-sun care helps to combat dryness and cooling sprays and gels with aloe vera soothe your scalp and give your hair a beautiful shine. The plant can also help with existing sunburn on the head. Take the time to apply a hair treatment and leave it on for up to 20 minutes. Enriched with coconut oil, it pampers your hair with moisture. Used before a day at the beach, the oil can even protect your mane from damage caused by the sun's rays.
Sources:
E. Hoting, M. Zimmermann, H. Hocker, Photochemical alterations on human hair. Part II. Analysis of melanin, J. Soc. Cosmet. Chem., 1995, 46, 181-190.
C. M. Pande, J. Jachowicz, Hair photodamage: measurement and prevention, J. Soc. Cosmet. Chem., 1998, 49, 309-320
Lea Becker is a freelance journalist in the fields of health and beauty. She studied journalism at the AMD Düsseldorf and writes for renowned trade journals, print and online magazines. Her focus is on the topics of natural health maintenance, skin care and decorative cosmetics.
Important note / disclaimer: As pharmacists, we share our pharmaceutical expertise and wealth of naturopathic experience in the Casida guide. An individual diagnosis and consultation is necessary in every case. Therefore, this offer cannot replace medical advice. It is not intended to treat, cure or prevent any disease. It is not a substitute for medication or other treatments prescribed by a doctor.
