Trichologist explains if changing your shampoo in summer proves necessary
Is it necessary to change your hair care routine in the summer (photo: Freepik)
Summer can be a challenging time for hair due to the potential damage from sun exposure. As a result, many people consider switching shampoos and adopting a summer hair care routine. But is it necessary to make these changes?
Here is information on whether changing your shampoo in the summer is essential and how you can effectively protect your hair from sun damage.
What you should know
Many experts suggest changing and purchasing new hair care products for summer, and even for every season. However, this isn't necessarily true.
According to experts, the only criteria you should follow are whether the current hair care products work for you and how your hair and scalp feel.
What you can consider adding to your summer hair care routine are products that offer protection from sun exposure. However, it’s important not to place too much reliance on these products alone.
Experts recommend focusing on products that thoroughly cleanse the scalp, protect, moisturize, and strengthen the hair.
How to care for your hair in summer
High temperatures, seawater or chlorinated water, and dry winds can all impact your hair. UV rays can damage lipids and pigments (both natural and artificial) and contribute to moisture loss.
The result of sun and seawater exposure is often dry, brittle, faded, dull, and damaged hair.
In summer, just like at any other time of the year, it's important to take care of your hair by:
- wearing a head covering;
- using oils to create an ideal protective layer;
- frequently applying intensive restorative masks;
- using special products (such as sprays or other leave-in treatments)
Sprays are usually applied before going out into the sun. They create a film on the hair surface that repels sunlight.
It's also advisable to avoid using curling irons and other styling tools that can be very damaging to the hair.
Hair should not be brushed too frequently - three times a day is sufficient - since excessive brushing stimulates the activity of the sebaceous glands.
Previously, we reported on common mistakes people make while washing their hair.
We also discussed 10 unexpected causes of frequent hair loss.
The information was sourced from the Instagram page of Ukrainian trichologist Yulia Dudii and the WebMD website.
