Stacy Baker

Healthy Summer Hair

The paradox of achieving breezy summer hair is that the hotter it gets, the more seemingly unattractive rituals we're expected to perform on our locks. Maintaining strong, healthy strands can be a battle. (Look at what we've got to combat: humidity, heat, chlorine, saltwater and UV rays!)

In my quest for beautiful bounce, I've applied a variety of oils, washed far less frequently and rinsed with hot tea.

Thankfully, my trials have shown a few successes. Here are my tricks:

Dry shampoo:

This is a easy way to keep grease and sweat my dirty little secret between weekly washings. It's also a great volumizer and texturizer.

Leave-in hydrators:

Protect hair from the hot sun by coating strands with an ultra-conditioning leave-in before you hit the beach. Look for formulas containing camellia or neem oils. Braiding hair will further protect it. For a boost of moisture and shine, douse ends with conditioner before stepping out on the streets each morning. Before bed, apply throughout hair for an extra dose of hydration.

Weekly treatments:

Hair masks are a great way to rejuvenate severely dry or damaged hair. You can find several easy-to-use options at your drugstore.

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Head gear:

Hats and headscarves may not be your ideal fashion statement, but trust me, damaged hair is never in style. If accessorizing isn't your thing, spritz strands with an SPF-enhanced mist before any sun exposure.

Stacy Baker has written for InStyle, SHAPE, Fitness, SELF and Prevention. She was previously Sephora's editorial director and the executive editor of Life & Style Weekly. Baker collaborated with author Tosca Reno to write Your Best Body Now.

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Your Best Body Now: Look and Feel Fabulous at Any Age the Eat-Clean Way

 

 

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