During spring, increased sun exposure and humidity can cause significant changes to the scalp and hair, including worsening oiliness and dryness. To keep your hair healthy at this time, it is essential to renew your care routine. Next, the Dr. João Gabriel Nunestrichologist and founder of Centro Médico Capilar, shares some tips!
Tips for taking care of your hair in spring
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Balance between cleansing and hydration
To deal with increased oiliness during spring, it is recommended to wash your hair more frequently, preventing the build-up of residue. However, that doesn't mean you should overdo it. Two or three washes a week are usually enough for most people.
Furthermore, to replace all the water that your hair loses due to sun exposure and prevent loss of shine, it is essential to reinforce hydration, in addition to protecting your hair with accessories and products developed with UV filters.
In other words, the tip is to know balance the natural oil of the scalp with the hydration of the hair.
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The right products
The doctor recommends using shampoos that help control oiliness, but are gentle, and light conditioners, to hydrate without weighing down.
“Moisturizing masks with nourishing active ingredientssuch as shea or coconut oil, will help replenish moisture, and thermal protectors or leave-in products with sun protection will be essential to shield the strands from further damage”, he states.
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Preparing for summer
To face summer without damaging your hair, care needs to start even before the hottest season. Still in spring, the expert highlights that it is important improve your hair schedule.
“It is possible to maintain an intense hydration routine, alternating between hydration and nutrition to take care of the health of your hair and prepare it for common summer aggressions, such as the sun, chlorine and salt. It's also a good idea to opt for reconstructive treatments with keratin and proteins. Finally, avoid aggressive chemical procedures as much as possible very close to the arrival of summer, so as not to weaken the hair”, he reiterates.
