Going on a beach vacation is undoubtedly an exciting experience, and like any other trip, you have to ensure your hair is in the best condition possible! In any case, you wouldn’t like your hair to look disorganized in those amazing beach selfies, right?!
So, if you are planning to go on a beach vacation or staycation, there are helpful beach hair care tips you need to consider to ensure the hair stays healthy, strong and lively.
While hair generally will not show the effects of the excessive sun as the skin, it still suffers as well. Go out and enjoy the salty and waters as much as you want. But eventually, it’s essential to clean the hair with purifying products to get rid of all the sand and such.
Look for a shampoo that specifically helps balance dry or irritated hair, such as the Blue Lagoon Silica Purifying Shampoo. The best thing about using this product is that it will not strip your hair its natural oils. Additionally, it adds moisture to the hair, one thing your hair craves when in the sun! Another tip worth consideration is to drink plenty of water during a summer beach vacation, it’ll help!
Perform a Coconut Oil Mask
If your hair feels pretty dry after a day on the beach, please consider using coconut oil. Usually, coconut oil is one of the finest after-sun hair masks. You can even carry a pot along, and as you chill in your hotel room after a fantastic day in the ocean, slather the hair into it and use a towel to wrap it.
Afterward, sit, relax, and wait for the magic to happen. You will surely love the coconut oil’s scent, it just smells like summer! Thoroughly wash the hair after a few minutes. By the end of this process, you will have a re-energized, silky, and smooth hair that’s more than ready to endure additional beach days. Best of all, coconut oil protects your hair against the sea and sun!
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Avoid Using Heat Products
You will have an easy time maintaining your hair at the beach if you ensure it’s in the best condition before the trip. As a result, experts advise people to get a trim roughly two months before the trip. Besides the beach damaging your hair, other elements can lead to unwanted damages like your precious hairdryer for example. Yes, you read that right, try your very best not to use your hairdryer and straightener, any heat products!
If you're wearing a wig (yes, you can wear a wig at the beach!), have extra tape and waterproof wig glue on hand. They'll help your wig stay in place while you play around in the water.
Wear a Scarf or Hat on Your Head While Under the Sun
Something as simple as wearing a headscarf or hat is beneficial for protecting your hair against sun damage. You can have some serious fun and invest in a scarf or hat that beautifully matches your swimsuit. The good thing about hats is that they can stop your hair from entanglements in windy conditions at the beach, so it’s a win-win!
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Use Hairsprays Before Going Out to the Beach
Nowadays there are amazing hairsprays that can protect color-treated hair from being damaged or changing shades while under the sun. These hairsprays provide hefty sun protection and can prevent further UV damage.
By now, you are aware that beach care is not all about skincare! Your hair needs proper treatment as well. Luckily, you now have the essential tips that will help your hair maintain its perfect condition.
Disclaimer:
This post is published in collaboration with Hanna Johnson.
