LUX Beauty: 10 Healthy Hair Care & Styling Tips

Jul 16, 2013
Marisa Machak • Beauty

From heat to salty waves, the summer months can be harsh on your hair. Not to worry; LadyLUX has got you covered on how to protect your hair every single day. Maintain glossy and healthy-looking hair for the rest of the season by sticking to these 10 easy hair care and styling tips!

Healthy Summer Hair Tips
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Wash hair in lukewarm water. Hot water has a tendency to strip away protective oils, thus reducing the temperature will help to restore hair’s natural shine. Also, don’t forget to pamper your scalp by massaging it while shampooing to stimulate the scalp and hair follicles for an even more invigorating cleanse.
Dry hair by wrapping it in a towel or letting it air dry. Allowing hair to partially air-dry before styling or combing will help to limit damage. If blow-drying is essential, make sure to use a protective heat styling product or conditioner to lessen any damage that can occur.
Hair brushing should be kept to a minimum. More than 100 hair brush strokes each day can cause split ends and lead to hair-loss. For healthier hair, reduce the use of “long-lasting” styling products and stay away from using a comb to style hair after applying styling products.

Healthy Hair Care Tips Wet Hair
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Handle wet hair with the most care. When wet hair is brushed or combed, it can break easily. It is better for those with extra curly or textured hair to brush their hair when dry to decrease the chances of hair breakage.
Give your scalp a break. Continuously wearing hairstyles like braids, ponytails, cornrows or extensions can pull on the hair, cause tension and lead to breakage at the roots. Try to take a complete break from hair extensions every three months to maintain hair health.
Never use a flat iron on wet hair! They should only be used on a low or medium setting, when the hair is dry and every other day. Curling irons should only be left in place for one to two seconds. Remember, excessive heat is infamous for hair damage!

Healthy Hair Care Tips Hair Straightening
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Avoid extreme hair color changes. Dermatologists advise that you should stay within three shades of your natural hair color to maintain hair health. Highlights and lowlights are a good alternative.
Protect hair from the sun. This tip is an absolute must during the summer months! Sun exposure can dry out the hair so it’s best to use a light hair spray with SPF protection. A few trims during the summer months will also keep ends looking healthy.
Rinse hair before coming in contact with chlorine. By doing this, hair will absorb less swimming pool chemicals. To further protect your hair in the pool, use a pH-balanced product.
Eat your way to healthy hair! Super foods rich in omega-3, protein, vitamin A & C, zinc and biotin will help to make your hair stronger, shinier and all-around, healthier!