How to repair your hair from (too much) summer-time fun

written by Leandri de Kock March 13, 2021

Now that we’re coming out of the summer season and with the cooler weather setting in, it’s the prime time to heal your hair from the damage of too much summer-time fun. We’ve come up with some useful tips that will whip your summer-stressed hair back into a healthier shape, while preventing any further damage.

Recovery mode

One of the first, most effective treatments to repair sun-damaged hair, is with a hot oil treatment. And better yet, you can do it at home without spending a cent.

Ingredients

Half a cup of olive oil
2 Vitamin E capsules

Mix it up

1. Mix half a cup of olive oil with two vitamin E capsules and heat up in the microwave for no more than 10 seconds.

2. Work the mixture through from the ends upward and leave for about an hour, then shampoo and condition as normal.

However, if the damage is particularly bad, it might be time to schedule a trim to get rid of dead ends, prevent split ends from progressing to stimulate new, healthy growth.

Repair the damage

While a long dip on a hot day is total bliss, your hair won’t agree. Chlorinated water in swimming pools exposes your hair to harmful chemicals. Sea water contributes to dryness, along with the sun being a constant, too. After a swim, always rinse hair thoroughly to keep damage to a minimum, then follow up with a replenishing hair routine.

If you’re in need of haircare products to incorporate into your replenishing routine, we recommend trying the Wella Fusion range. The range focuses on hair recovery and promises to instantly repair damaged hair and make it more manageable and resilient to heat damage and hair breakage. The Wella Fusion range is formulated to remove impurities while also penetrating deep into the hair follicle, leaving your locks luxuriously smooth with more elasticity. Did we mention it’s suitable for colour-treated hair, too?

The Wella Fusion range consists of a Shampoo, Conditioner and mask.

Prevent and protect

First things first, avoid over-washing. This strips away precious oils from your hair. We know that amped up heat and hot or humid weather means extra sweat and product build-up, which inevitably feeds the need for an extra shampoo or too. Avoid the urge and stick to your usual routine, you’ll thank us later!

If your hair is already severely damaged, we suggest that you focus on getting all those good oils back. Opt for light moisture mists with UV, pollution filters and deep treatment masks. Treat your hair once a week and combine it with lighter conditioners for in-between washes. Try to use a shampoo and conditioner that is specifically suited for your hair type, to avoid weighing your locks down or having to wash too often. Oh, and a hat too, for good measure!

Rethink styling

With extra humidity in the air, it’s pointless to try and boost volume or force hair into a perfect style if it’s just going to fall flat anyway. Embrace your natural texture and work with what you have, instead of stressing over unachievable hairstyles or specific looks. Reach for a curl cream if you want to tone down frizz on naturally curly hair. Get your hands on a salt spray to add effortless texture to finer hair, or a finishing oil to boost shine and add extra moisture. Remember, adding oils and hair creams to your hair routine will help protect your strands from unnecessary heat and styling damage.

Happy styling!

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