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Dodging Sun-Bleached Hair This Spring

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With Britain’s summer weather proving even more wildly unpredictable these past few years, everyone is on tenterhooks wondering when the sun will come out, and for how long. Surely long sunny days at the beach or in the park can’t be too far off?

With the prospect of more sun comes the worry of what it will do to the hair after it has weathered the cold and windy months. We might adore the sun, but its UV rays are penetrating and powerful and prolonged exposure can rob your tresses of their natural glowing colour. The UV reacts with the melanin in the hair, robbing it of its natural pigmentation and leaving it much lighter.

 

Don’t go off-colour with Sun-Bleached Hair

Bleached hair seems all the rage online, especially when it’s done naturally. Lemon juice and vinegar pop up as aids to lightening your tresses by way of the sun. If this is something you are planning to do, make sure you rinse thoroughly and apply conditioner afterwards.

However, the colourless craze poses a great danger to the health of your mane. The sun’s rays subdue melanin; the hair’s natural pigment which retains its colour, moisture and vitality.

If you’ve taken advantage of our vibrant colour matching service, then the last thing you’ll want is for this to become frustrated.

 

Protect yourself

As well as causing it to be dry and brittle, sun-bleached hair can pose serious risks to your long term health. Melanin also works to absorb ultraviolet rays from penetrating your hair and skin, protecting your cells from skin cancer.

The British Skin Foundation has published general advice on how to protect yourself as May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month.

At Flip-In Hair extensions, we can also recommend:

  • Wear a hat or headscarf (a headscarf might be more suitable to stop ‘hat hair’).
  • Swap that tight bun for a loose plait: Pulling on fragile hairs can damage them.
  • Avoid chlorine or hair treatments- the chemicals can react with the sun and exacerbate bleached hair.
  • Consider using UV protection spray. This Charles Worthington formula contains Moringa seed extract and is available to buy for £2.99 from Boots.
  • You can also combine this with protective shampoo. Charles Worthington also offers a version which contains UV Filters and washes away chlorine. This too is being sold at Boots for £2.99.

 

Extending hair doesn’t mean extending vulnerability

If you’re planning on adding a flamboyant flash of summer colour to your locks, then be assured you can enjoy our full range without having to worry about bleached hair.

There are a whole load of ways to keep in touch with us for all the gorgeous inspiration you deserve. You can follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, Pinterest and Instagram.

Spring Hair Care

Spring Hair Care Tips

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What’s this? A sun that actually generates warmth? Going outside without a coat? Walks in the rain that manage to be romantic rather than painful? But there’s a dark side to this welcome warmth. As the temperature changes, your hair becomes more fragile and prone to shedding, exacerbated by excessive sun exposure, whilst April raindrops wash away the natural oils. So what to do during the spring days when the last thing you want to do is hide your hair under a hat? Perhaps you need a new spring hair care routine…

 

Spring Hair Care Tips To Avoid Breakage

Should you wash your hair frequently during warmer weather? Protect it from raindrops transferring dirt from the air to the scalp? Our advice…don’t. The more you wash and shampoo your locks the more you risk breakage and washing out the natural oils, which keep your scalp healthy.

Similarly, you might want to adjust your spring hair care routine by brushing out your hair before showering, and switching out heat-based curling methods for gentler ones such as rollers – this prevents fragility and minimises spring shedding.

 

Hair Care Tips To Nourish Your Scalp

If you have a dry scalp, or your hair washing has already proved too rigorous, there are plenty of ways in which to supplement the oils in your hair, so don’t panic!

You can massage a teaspoon of coconut oil, argan oil, or a mixture of plant-based hair oils (olive, almond, castor) into your scalp to rejuvenate it. Following this spring hair care tip will also reduce dandruff and promote hair growth – bonus!

There’s also the option to supplement your spring diet with foods high in oils and fatty acids, such as certain types of fish (mackerel, salmon, herring). Avocados, nuts and seeds are brilliant repositories of vitamins and essential fatty acids (and they taste delicious)! Even dark chocolate has a lot to offer, containing nutrients which prevent sun damage and improve hair quality.

 

Alternative Ways To Care For Your Hair This Spring

Consider nourishing your hair with a leave-in treatment. Hair masks are sometimes applied dry, sometimes wet and some are left on while you sleep, whichever suits your spring hair care routine.

Or there are leave-in conditioners – there are hundreds of different products available to you! They do everything from nourishing split ends to reducing frizz. They also add moisture and eliminate tangles after washing. Easy-peasy to apply, just towel dry your hair after washing and then smooth the conditioner in. Brush, and either style or leave alone to dry. Minimal effort, leaving you to take that walk in the park or sun yourself in the garden while the oils and butters do their thing.

 

Contact Us

You now know how to prepare your natural hair for the upcoming spring sunshine and April showers, but Flip-In Hair is here for your style queries as well as your hair care! Call us on 01926 659 500 or email admin@flipinhair.com to get in contact.

Alternatively, visit our website to peruse our natural and vibrant hair extensions.

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