Hair is a unique means of expression as an important part of our beauty and personal style, and it is an issue that we should pay special attention to in summer. While we enjoy the summer, we do not realize that our hair is affected, but we encounter hair problems most often in the summer. In order to protect our hair in summer, it is important to adopt conscious habits and avoid harmful factors. However, environmental effects, daily living habits and wrong care methods can negatively affect the health of our hair over time. Seeing what we should pay attention to for healthy and strong hair will help each of us understand how we can take better care of our hair.
Some common factors that damage hair in the summer are:
1.Long-Term Sunlight: Exposure to the sun for a long time disrupts the pigment balance of the hair and can cause color changes, and it can also disrupt the natural oil balance of the hair, leading to a dry and worn, matte appearance. Use sunscreen products such as conditioners or sprays that contain UV filters to protect your hair from the harmful effects of the sun. Use conditioners and oils regularly to maintain the moisture balance of your hair. You can prevent your hair from being exposed to direct sunlight by wearing a hat or cap when going out in the sun.
2. Seawater and Chlorinated Water: Seawater and chlorinated water in pools tend to dry out the hair, can dehumidify the hair and cause them to become brittle. Seawater, due to its salt content, can disrupt the natural oil balance of the hair and draw moisture, which can cause the hair to look dry and dull. Chlorinated water can dry out the hair and damage the structure of the hair strands. This can cause the hair to look brittle, dull and lifeless. You can prevent water damage to some extent by applying a water-resistant conditioner or hair oil to your hair before swimming.
3. Hot Tools: When used regularly, hot tools such as blow dryer, curling iron, hair straightener can dry the hair, make it brittle and cause damage to the hair ends. If you blow dry frequently, some products that protect the hair against heat will come to your aid. Again, the heat setting of the curling irons should be kept at a medium level. You can also dry your hair with cold air. Thus, the hair will be healthier as the moisture will remain in the hair without evaporation.
4. Always Tight Gathering Hair: Tight hairstyles such as gathering hair tightly, braiding, and ponytails create a constant tension on the scalp. Continuous pulling of hair damages hair follicles and hair strands over time.
5. Malnutrition: An unbalanced diet, insufficient intake of vitamins and minerals can adversely affect hair health. Hair, like other parts of the body, needs the right nutrients to be healthy. Hair especially needs nutrients such as protein, iron, zinc, vitamins A, C, D, E, B vitamins (especially biotin) and essential fatty acids.
6.Stress: Intense stress can cause hair loss and deterioration of hair health. Stress can affect the growth cycle of hair follicles, leading to more hair loss. Some people experience more pronounced effects on their hair when under intense stress, while for others the effects may be less pronounced. However, it should be kept in mind that stress can negatively affect hair health in general. Reducing stress and making healthy lifestyle choices can help maintain hair health.
7. Washing Hair Too Much and Using Excessive Shampoo: Washing hair frequently can cause the natural oils in the hair to be constantly purified. This can cause the hair to become dry and brittle. At the same time, using too much shampoo can dry out the hair and disrupt its natural oil balance.
8. Brushing Hair: Brushing hair frequently and quickly can cause hair breakage, especially when wet. Because hair is more fragile when wet. Instead of brushing your hair when wet, dry it gently with a towel and let it dry naturally. If your hair is prone to tangling, proceed gently to brush your hair, starting from the roots, not the ends.
9. Chemical Processes: Chemical processes such as dyeing, perming, straightening the hair can damage the hair by changing its structure. Hair that has been chemically treated can change the structure of the hair and disrupt the protein and moisture balance in the hair strand. This can cause the hair to become weak by breaking and fraying.
10.Air Pollution: Air pollution occurs with the increase in the density of harmful particles, gases and chemicals released into the atmosphere. This pollution causes airborne pollutants to stick to your hair and scalp, and polluted air can accumulate in the hair and adversely affect hair health.
