It's back to vacation time! You spent your summer sipping cocktails on the beach and making the most of your diving days. In short, a dream vacation that's good for both body and mind!
The only downside is that while you've remembered to protect your skin from the sun's UV rays , you've neglected your hair a bit. A mermaid tan is great, but hair that looks like straw... it kind of ruins the starlet look!
So to avoid the back-to-school blues, now is the time to take care of yourself and give your hair the boost it deserves.
We'll give you all the right steps to take to avoid another hair disaster next summer.
What are the effects of summer on our hair?
First, a little bit of education. Because before you want to play the Californian on your return, it's important to understand who is responsible for your brittle hair.
Excessive doses of UV radiation are bad for your skin and also for your hair!
UV rays are the number one enemy of our skin. If they are harmful to the skin, they are just as harmful to our hair and scalp, which are particularly fragile during the summer.
Consequences: Ultraviolet rays penetrate the hair fibers and degrade proteins, leaving strands weakened and dehydrated . Okay, seeing your hair lighten in the sun is nice, but in the long run it's not good at all and leaves your hair dry, sometimes taking on a yellowish tint.
Chlorine, the enemy of blonde hair… but not only that
You know that feeling when blonde hair turns green after a refreshing dip in the pool? Well, it's not a myth, and it could very well happen to you if you don't take care of your hair. Chlorine is such a powerful oxidizing agent that it can completely disrupt your hair's structure, alter its pigments , and send you on a quick trip to the hairdresser.
The chemical reactions of chlorine with hair components, combined with its oxidizing power, are responsible for dryness, brittleness, color alteration and many other hair problems related to summer and swimming.
How to repair your hair after summer?
1. A visit to the hairdresser is recommended.
The first thing to do upon returning from vacation is to trim your ends. Getting rid of split ends will allow you to start fresh and avoid adding weight to your hairstyle.
To take it a step further, if you see that your hair is very damaged, don't be afraid to cut off more length . Who said the hairdresser was your enemy? We assure you that you'll be even happier with the results later!
2. Cleanse and purify the scalp
Just like your skin, don't hesitate to cleanse your scalp of impurities and pollution accumulated throughout your vacation (and even year-round). Whether it's excess product, sebum , or sand, it prevents your hair from breathing properly, so exfoliate gently. Say goodbye to an itchy scalp; we promise you'll feel reborn after a good scrub!
Our favorite product: The Depolluting Salt Scrub
With its notes of cedar, sandalwood and rosemary, it's a one-way ticket to the Mediterranean coast and a second wind for your hair.
Composed of sea salt grains, malachite, and zinc, it will loosen all the elements accumulated in your hair (sand, shampoo residue, etc.), nourish and rebalance your scalp. It's guaranteed to leave you with shiny, healthy-looking hair!
Why do we love it? Because it's super economical (a dab is enough), it foams like never before, and with its sea salt grains, it will activate microcirculation which will have a super relaxing massaging effect, ideal for relaxing before going back to school.
3. Create a quality routine for yourself: shampoo + conditioner
Would you ever consider going to bed after removing your makeup but without moisturizing, risking redness and tightness the next day? It's the same with hair; even the best shampoo is useless if it's not accompanied by a good conditioning mask.
After summer evenings and countless blow-dries, after endless days at the beach and afternoons by the pool, your hair has definitely taken a beating. At CUT BY FRED, we highly recommend our Vegan Hydration Shampoo . It's so gentle that it will do wonders for your hair, and as an added bonus, its almond scent will take you right back to your childhood!
Alongside this, the essential, the must-have, the one that needs no introduction: the Vegan Hydration Mask . It's our best-seller, the one we use every day to care for our hair without ever weighing it down. Whether you have dry, oily, or fine hair, it's ideal for all hair types!
3 for blondes. We hydrate and get rid of yellow tones.
It's the bane of all blondes, especially in summer: yellow tones. With the sun happily drying out our ends, and the chlorine and salt, it's difficult to fight them.
But how do you find a treatment that's both effective and hydrating? The Perfect Blonde Conditioner, a repairing, blonde-brightening, and toning treatment mask , is THE solution all blondes have been waiting for. Just 3 to 5 minutes is enough to hydrate your hair, restore shine, and get rid of yellow tones .
4. We adopt the hydration reflex
This is the step that should become automatic for everyone who wants to take care of their hair: two drops of serum and you're good to go! If there's one hair product you can take everywhere to tame frizz and nourish your ends, it's definitelyVegan Serum !
Slip it into your handbag, suitcase, or toiletry bag; its delicate vanilla scent will leave your hair soft and shiny no matter where you are or what season it is. Especially after summer, make this a good habit and moisturize to save your hair!
5. We say yes to nighttime care
Nighttime is the perfect time to pamper your hair effortlessly! It's a double bonus: the night is long, giving our products ample time to penetrate deep into the hair fiber. So, let's say yes to nighttime hair care!
Our Overnight Repair Balm is the hair care ritual your hair needs. Night after night, your hair becomes stronger and healthier. It couldn't be simpler: apply to the lengths and ends and leave on overnight.
Finally, to have goddess-like hair all year round, there's one key word: HYDRATION! Before, during and after, remember to hydrate your hair to avoid a hair disaster next summer.
Because prevention is better than cure, we advise you to take a look at this article before next summer 👀: UV and Hair: the 3 consequences you don't know about.
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