Protective Styling: Summer Hairdos That Shield Your Hair from Damage

Summer brings with it not only sun and fun but also a host of challenges for your hair. The intense heat, high humidity, and increased sweating can take a toll, leading to frizz, dryness, and breakage. These conditions strip your hair of moisture, leaving your hair damaged and vulnerable. Sweat can mix with dirt and oil, clogging your scalp pores and weakening the roots. Additionally, UV rays can degrade the hair’s protein structure, causing it to become brittle and prone to split ends. 

But fear not! There are protective hairstyles that can help shield your hair from the summer elements. Since most of us prefer to have our hair tied up during the hot months, here are five summer hairdos that will protect your hair from damage.

Five Summer Hairdos That Protect Your Hair from Damage

Here are some summer hairstyles that can not only help protect damaged hair but also look uber chic.

1. Braided Bun – This style keeps hair neat, reduces exposure to UV rays, and prevents tangling.

Steps to Achieve:

     1. Part your hair into sections and create individual braids.

     2. Gather the braids into a high ponytail.

     3. Twist the ponytail into a bun and secure it with bobby pins.

2. Twisted Updo – Protects the ends from environmental damage and keeps hair off your neck.

Steps to Achieve:

     1. Divide your hair into two sections.

     2. Twist each section towards the back.

     3. Cross the twists at the back of your head and secure them with pins.

3. Halo Braid – Provides full coverage, protecting hair from sun and sweat.

Steps to Achieve:

     1. Part your hair down the middle.

     2. Braid each side from the front to the back.

     3. Wrap the braids around your head like a crown and pin them in place.

4. Low Maintenance Twists – Low manipulation style that reduces breakage and maintains moisture.

Steps to Achieve:

     1. Part your hair into small sections.

     2. Twist each section from root to tip.

     3. Secure the ends with small elastic bands.

5. High Ponytail with Scarf – The scarf protects hair from sun exposure and adds a stylish touch.

Steps to Achieve:

     1. Pull your hair into a high ponytail.

     2. Wrap a scarf around the base of the ponytail.

     3. Tie the scarf into a bow or knot.

Protective Styling Tips

To further shield your hair from summer damage, here are some essential tips:

1. Hydrate Your Hair: Regularly use a moisturising conditioner or mask to keep your hair hydrated and resilient against the drying effects of the sun.

2. Cover Your Hair: Wear hats or scarves to protect your hair from direct sunlight.

3. Use Protective Products: If you have damaged hair, it’s important to invest in hair care products curated to help with damage, such as Kérastase’s Première range. This range includes a pre-shampoo treatment, a shampoo, a mask, and a serum, all formulated to repair and protect your hair. Try their unique pre-shampoo treatment, the Première Concentré Décalcifiant Ultra-Réparateur which removes calcium buildup and reinforces hair strength, leaving it stronger, smoother, and shinier. Its transparent gel texture dramatically repairs persistent damage by reconnecting broken keratin links, resulting in healthier-looking, renewed hair. 

2. Avoid Heat Styling: Minimise the use of hot tools. If you must use them, apply a heat protectant to shield your hair from damage. We recommend the Première Sérum Filler Fondamental, a lightweight leave-in treatment for inner repair of all types of damaged hair, leaving it glossy and supple. It seals the cuticles to shield the hair’s surface while filling the fibre to reinforce hair strength. This serum protects hair from calcium damage, humidity, and heat up to 230°C, eliminating frizz and making hair smooth and easy to style.

5. Regular Treatments: Incorporate deep conditioning treatments and hair masks to provide extra nourishment and repair your damaged hair. 

Protecting your hair from summer damage is crucial to maintaining its health and beauty. By choosing the right protective hairstyles and incorporating targeted hair care products like those from Kérastase, you can keep your hair strong, shiny, and resilient. Embrace these tips and hairdos to enjoy the summer while keeping your hair in top condition.

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