3 Before you take a dip…

Get your hair wet with clean water before entering the pool or ocean. Your hair won't absorb as much chemicals or saltwater. Use clean water and/or a leave-in conditioner. Also, try to rinse your hair afterwards, too. If there isn't a shower nearby, keep a spray bottle filled with fresh water. 

4 Wash less often

Summer is very drying on our tresses. Washing less allows our hair to retain as much natural oil as possible. Exactly how often you shampoo is a personal decision based on your lifestyle and how oily your scalp gets. Use dry shampoo or a co-wash in place of regular shampoo to go a bit longer between washes.  

6 Reduce or skip heat styling

To hit the nail on the head one more time, hair is already exposed to excess heat in the summer meaning you should limit the blow dryer and heat styling tools to 1-2x a week. Aim for heatless styles likes braids and buns and utilize accessories like scrunchies, barrettes, and jaw clips.  

7 Wear loose styles

Hotter days make it essential to put your hair up. I strongly advise avoiding tight hairstyles like COVID-19 (too soon?). Tight hairstyles pull the hair traumatizing the follicles which can lead to tension alopecia. Opt for looser styles like braids, low ponytails or buns.