Dr Lalitha Badul

1. It is essential you cover your hair with a hat or a scarf during summer. This protects it from the harmful UV rays and it also helps in retaining moisture.

2. Keeping your hair in a loose hairstyle works wonders during the summer. It helps air out of your locks and prevents the accumulation of sweat.

3. Avoid washing your hair too much during this season; it strips your hair of the essential oils that moisturise it naturally. Use a shampoo that is gentle, nourishing and has a high SPF.

4. Resort to air-drying your hair as much as possible. That’s because blow-drying makes your hair frizz up.

5. Don’t skip conditioning; it helps de-frizz your hair during the humid season.

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6. After applying sunscreen on your body, simply run your fingers through your hair and let the residual sunscreen protect your hair from UV rays.

7. If you’re the type of person who loves swimming in summer, then you should wet your hair before you enter the pool.
This way it will absorb less chlorine.

8. Your hair is also a reflection of your lifestyle, which is why a balanced diet and healthy exercise regimen will add a sheen to your hair.

9. Summer makes you sweaty and want to shower a lot. However, ensure you use a shower filter so that any impurities that may be present in the water do not hurt your hair.

10. Another important summer hair care tip is to give heat styling a break. Opt for natural styling instead.

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