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Q: What's the best way to prevent hair from drying out in summer?
A: Expect your hair to automatically embark in an annual dry-athon. First event: UV ray absorption; then there's the saltwater submersion; and finally, the pool chemical permeation. The most probable outcome: a head of brittle, straw-like strands. Sure, you can avert this fate by investing in an unflattering swim cap or by hibernating at home. But since we want you to have fun in the summer sun, follow these simple tips from the pros at Phytologie. First, switch to an extra-hydrating shampoo and conditioner. Why? Because heat, humidity, and sweat equal the overwhelming desire to wash one's hair every five seconds. And if you're going to be sudsing up that often (or even once a day), only the mildest, most moisturizing products will do. Finally, never expose unprotected hair to the sun, salt, or chlorine for prolonged periods of time or it will get stripped of it's natural color and be prone to frizz. The solution? Spritz on an anti-UV hair product, but just as with regular sunscreen, you have to reapply after every swim.
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A: Expect your hair to automatically embark in an annual dry-athon. First event: UV ray absorption; then there's the saltwater submersion; and finally, the pool chemical permeation. The most probable outcome: a head of brittle, straw-like strands. Sure, you can avert this fate by investing in an unflattering swim cap or by hibernating at home. But since we want you to have fun in the summer sun, follow these simple tips from the pros at Phytologie. First, switch to an extra-hydrating shampoo and conditioner. Why? Because heat, humidity, and sweat equal the overwhelming desire to wash one's hair every five seconds. And if you're going to be sudsing up that often (or even once a day), only the mildest, most moisturizing products will do. Finally, never expose unprotected hair to the sun, salt, or chlorine for prolonged periods of time or it will get stripped of it's natural color and be prone to frizz. The solution? Spritz on an anti-UV hair product, but just as with regular sunscreen, you have to reapply after every swim.
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