We know everyone’s a little bit nervous about what this summer has in store for our hair, but there are ways to keep it looking fly, even on the hottest and most humid days. The first step is to figure out your hair type and know your ingredients. Dry hair could always use a bit of coconut oil, jojoba oil and aloe vera, whereas oily hair needs essential oils like rosemary and tea tree. Luckily for you, we’ve put together a list of powerhouse products perfect for taking care of summer hair.
Garnier Aloe Vera Hair Food Shampoo and Conditioner
Aloe Vera is a powerful ingredient when dealing with the summer heat. It nourishes the hair from root to tip and strengthens it, reducing breakage. Garnier’s Ultimate Blends range is a fan-favourite, and we can absolutely see why. It’s a universally loved product, but especially effective on dry hair. It’ll clean off all the sweat and grease from the day and leave your scalp feeling refreshed.
@enzieva shows off her stunning morning hair after simply using products from the Garnier Ultimate Blends collection. If you want glossy and smooth hair like hers, take her advice and head to Boots to pick up this combo.
Aveda Smooth Infusion Anti-Frizz Shampoo and Conditioner
Damaged hair can be ten times worse in the heat, but Aveda’s Smooth Infusion range is an absolute lifesaver. It’ll moisturise your hair to prevent frizziness and fallout and keep it looking glossy. If you have curly hair, this product can accentuate your curls and make them easier to handle.
@abigailheringer used the full Aveda Smooth Infusion line to style her hair, giving her hair a gorgeous shine.
Jamaican Mango & Lime Original Black Castor Oil
This product brings dull and lifeless hair back to life, and that’s exactly what we need this summer. Castor oil is one of the most effective ingredients for pretty much any hair worries you may have. This formula is made of 100% castor oil, which is pretty much as good as it gets, so prep your hair for the best treatment of its life.
@bene_mbroh used a few Jamaican Mango and Lime products to help her create this bold braided look.
Clarins Sun Care Oil Mist for Body and Hair SPF 30
SPF isn’t just a necessity for your face and body. Hair needs sun protection just as much as anything else and Clarins has the most incredible product for the summer heat. The Sun Care Oil Mist will protect your hair from damage, while also keeping it moisturised – and all without leaving it feeling greasy. It can also be used on the skin and leaves both your hair and body looking glowy and gorgeous. What more could you possibly want from a product?
Moroccanoil Treatment Hair Oil
Argan oil is yet another super-effective product when dealing with humidity. It also contains Linseed Extract which protects and strengthens hair. The light hair oil is perfect for thinner and light-coloured hair and the original formula is perfect for thick and curly hair. Both formulas will leave your hair looking glossy and feeling strong.
@gotjoe styled her hair using this product and loved how it kept her hair feeling soft throughout the day.
Moroccanoil Treatment
Moroccanoil Treatment Light
Melanin Haircare Multi-Use Softening Leave-In Conditioner
This leave-in conditioner is jam-packed with some of the best ingredients out there, such as vitamin B5, which looks moisture in, rosemary leaf extract, which stimulates hair growth, and turnip root extract, which helps with blood circulation. It defines curls and nourishes each strand of hair for a beautiful shine.
Melanin Haircare’s co-founder shared a helpful how-to video on how to use the leave-in conditioner most effectively.
Cantu Guava And Ginger And Rice Water Protein Masque
Weekly hair masks are not only a great way to keep your hair healthy and strong but also a great form of self-care on a day off. Cantu’s Hair Mask is the richest blend of natural ingredients that have a wide array of benefits. Rice water reduces breakage and volumises hair for a healthy and lively look. And all of that for the fair price of £9!
@its.brinkley uses the full Cantu Guava and Ginger collection which brought out her hair’s natural lively beauty.
Words by Ayushi Nathwani
Header Image by Mica Arganaraz
