4 Tips To Care For Your Curls This Summer

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Ahhh, Summer. Skin gets darker, drinks get colder, shorts get shorter, nights get longer, and hair gets dryer? If there is ever a time to “rock yo’ rizos,” it’s summer. The added humidity will boost your fro from flat to fly, and you can take a dip in the ocean or pool without fear of ruining a fresh silk press. But, too much of a good thing can be bad for you…During the summer months, your puff can take a pounding. Excessive sun exposure and salt water can cause your crown to become dry, dull, and brittle. Good news, the summer heat does not have to wreck havoc on your hair. Here are 4 tips to care for your curls this summer.

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Hold Off On Heat Styling

This summer, don’t fry your fro with heat styling tools. The hot sun is drying enough. Air-dry your wet waves. If you long for a sleek look- opt for heat-free stretching methods like buns, and twists.

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Your Mission: Condition

This is nothing you haven’t heard before. Your curls crave moisture, even more so in harsh weather conditions. Rid your hair and scalp of dirt and sweat with your favorite shampoo (or cleansing method), and always follow up with a conditioner (or a deep conditioner at least once a week, or biweekly) and a leave in, evenly distributing each product in sections, and paying special attention to your ends.

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Use Protection

You wouldn’t hit the beach without slathering on SPF. Similarly, there is a plethora of hair care products designed to shield your hair against the damaging effects of sun, salt water, and chlorine. Grab a bottle of Ouidad’s Sun Shield Sun & Sport Leave-In Spray, for $22 at Ricky’s. If you’re an au-naturale kind of gal, try Babo Botanicals’ Swim & Sport Detangling Spray made from certified organic ingredients, plant extracts, free of sulfates, parabens, and synthetic fragrance. If you are a frequent swimmer, invest in a swim cap. Not only will chlorine dry out your hair, you have to wash it after every swim. And what do we know about excessive washing, curlies? And of course, before you step outside, throw on a sun hat or cap to avoid direct sun exposure. You hair (and your face) will thank you!

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Drink Up

You should be drinking water like a fish in the hot summer months to keep your body at bay. But just like your insides need water to function properly, your hair needs hydration to look, feel, and be healthy. Treat the problem at the source and hydrate your hair from the inside out- drink more water!

Be kind to your curls this summer, and flaunt yo’ fro with caution. You won’t be sorry.

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