Summer presents us with so many great things, but sometimes it can really negatively affect our hair! I asked Instagram to submit some common hair problems in the summertime, and here are just a few of them:
Problem One: The humidity is out of control and you need to have somewhat presentable hair.
Solution: There is a delicate balance of using *enough* product and too much product. For humidity fighting, try this if you have curly hair, or use this as the “final step” to your hairstyle!
If you are looking for a few ponytail-focused hair tutorials, here is a tutorial for a high pony, this is a really easy to do low, messy bun, and here is a simple low side braid!
Problem Two: Dry, straw-like texture especially around the ends of the hair (from regular damage or chlorine/saltwater/sun damage) Solution: Don’t skimp on a weekly deep conditioner (focus it on mid-shaft to ends), and look for a serum to apply to your ends before blowing dry. I love the Healing Oil by Virtue, or the Pantene Damage Repair Overnight Restoring Serum (obviously ignoring the title and using it in the daytime too!).
Problem Three: Extra sweat from working out in hotter temperatures. My dry shampoo cannot keep up!
Solution: Don’t be afraid to blow dry the sweat after a workout. You can still apply dry shampoo, but use your blow dryer to help dry the hair faster (using cool air!) and to refresh the hair. You may also want to consider adding a little water to the edges of your hair...