4 Must-Have Hair Care Products For Your Summer Getaway

Other than divine intervention, no force on earth can spare your hair from the wrath of summer if you fall short of defense. Sure, summer is a time to enjoy and unwind a little bit. But it doesn’t mean nothing can get in the way of having the time of your life. Behind the lure of summer are your hair’s most potent enemies: UVA/UVB rays, salt water, chlorine, and wind. If you don’t want your hair wear out like a faded shirt, you need an expert hair care defense to let it stay vibrant, healthy, and strong even as the summer kisses goodbye.

1. Sun Filters

Ooops... not just yet. Before you throw a bun or a braid, don’t forget to use some sunscreen. (This goes the same for the men, too of course.) The UVA/UVB rays of the sun are very dangerous to the hair since they can eat away the cuticle, the outermost layer of the hair shaft. This creates the appearance of dry, brittle, and unmanageable hair. Make sure to put on some leave-in conditioners, mousses, or sun masks -- anything that contains UV filters. It is a bonus that most of these products are multitaskers, preventing color change, detangling locks, or even locking in the shine aside from providing sun protection. Last but not the least, pack a scarf or an umbrella. Of course, it's your first defense against the sun’s rays when you're not in the beach or pool.

2. Chlorine Protection

Summer wouldn’t be complete without flashing that new bikini or swim trunks and take a cool plunge in the pool. But don’t you just dread how dry your hair gets after enjoying long hours in the pool? Well, make no mistake; the chlorine’s causticity is the main culprit. Like the sun’s rays, chlorine can strip away your hair’s natural oils, leaving it dry and brittle. Don’t let it destroy the rest of your great summer hair days. Put on a pre-swim cream or conditioner designed to protect your hair from chlorine damage, color discoloration, or build-up by adding a thin protective layer to the individual hair shaft.

3. Frizz Tamers

You don’t want to be stuck with a plain ponytail for the rest of your summer because of that ugly frizz, do you? With a high-quality anti-frizz polishing serum or cream, no frizz is so hard to tame. Anti-frizz hair care products contain mostly of silicones, vitamins, and sunscreen to give your hair the body, gloss, and strength it needs to welcome the hot summer sunshine.

4. Coconut Oil

Whether store-bought or homemade, coconut oil can do wonders on your hair like no other oil can. Its reputation as a hair conditioner has long been known since the ancient times; and only strengthened by science. Coconut oil is rich in lauric acid, alcohols, minerals and vitamins, which will prevent protein loss and keep the hair shafts deeply hydrated or moisturized.

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