In summer, hair and scalp are put to the test. With expert tips, you can say goodbye to quickly greasy hair.
With a few tips, you can keep your hair looking fresh and clean for longer, even in the summer heat. Adobe Stock / AOP
Warmer weather increases the activity of the sebaceous glands, which can be seen in the hair so that it becomes greasy faster and more sensitively, says Blue Lagoon Hair Concept’s service manager and trainer Linnea Vesala.
Sweating and hormonal activity also affect the sebum production of the sebaceous glands.
– Sebum is part of the oils naturally produced by the body, it protects and moisturizes the skin and with this also the hair and scalp, reminds Vesala.
Sweating and hormones also affect sebum production by the sebaceous glands, usually by increasing it.
This way you can keep your hair looking clean
Vesala says that in the summer you should pay special attention to washing and drying your hair.
With this list of tips, you can keep your hair looking fresh and clean for longer!
1. Use a deep cleansing shampoo, so that the scalp is properly cleaned. Deep cleansing shampoo should be used no more than once a week.
2. You shouldn’t wash your hair too often, 2-3 times a week is a general recommendation. Natural oils that protect the hair are removed every time the hair is washed. If you wash your hair too often, your hair will dry out. Dry hair is more prone to further damage.
3. Apply the conditioner only to the ends.
4. Dry towel-dried hair either using a hairdryer and a round brush or an air curler. Careful drying of the hair guarantees hair that stays clean for longer, advises Vesala.
5. Wash the hair brush regularly. This should be remembered especially in summer. Remove all the hair left on the brush and soak the hairbrush in warm water and shampoo. Wash the hairbrush with, for example, a clean dish brush or toothbrush, rinse and let it dry.
6. Use hair care products that suit the characteristics of your hair.
7. Use hair powder if your hair feels greasy after a day at the beach. Gently dab it on the root area and massage the product into the hair.
8. Vesala reminds you that it is good to protect your hair from the sun on hot days either with a hat or by using products that provide UV protection.
– The sun may fade the tone of the hair and damage the condition of the hair. If you bleach your hair, it is very important to protect your hair from the sun. Treated hair is more prone to further damage.
Grab these beauty editor-tested products to help!
K18 deep cleansing shampoo effectively removes the scalp and stubborn styling products without damaging the hair and scalp. 29.99 e, hobby Hall.
Made in Finland, Kaurila Sauna’s bentonite clay is a versatile product that you can use as a face or hair mask. The product cares for and cleans the hair well even from styling product residue. This also works like a dry shampoo! 19.90, Kaurila Sauna.
The plumping shampoo of the domestic Promise brand gives wonderful fluffiness and airiness even to thin and fragile hair. 14.90 e, New Hairstore.
Moroccanoil Extra Volume Shampoo transforms limp or easily flat hair into lively and thick hair. Once you try this shampoo, there’s no going back. In addition to the plush volume, the hair stays looking clean for longer. The product also contains antioxidant-rich argan oil. 24.90 e, Sokos.
Ekopharma’s balancing shampoo enchants with its fragrance. In addition to this, the shampoo containing deep-cleansing white clay and thyme extract makes the hair feel and look clean for longer. The product has been specially developed for oily, flaky and normal hair. The shampoo can be used regularly or sparingly. 20.90 e, Hilla’s shop.
Remington’s Proluxe You air curler dries and shapes hair at the same time. The product has three interchangeable parts that you can use to add volume, lift the base or make curls. With this product, the hair stays looking clean and fresh for much longer. 99.90 e, Stockmann.
Osis+ Refresh Dust is a structuring dry shampoo that refreshes hair and makes it look clean. With this product, you can worry-free skip washing your hair and get extra days by spraying this on your curls. 17.90 e, Lyco.
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