The sun can harm not just your skin but also your hair

Additionally damaging to our hair are chlorine and saltwater. The unfortunate result: Shiny, manageable hair that looks and feels fried a few weeks into summer.

Fried hair is not only a metaphor

According to dermatologist, the sun's UV radiation "cook the hair shaft." 

The damage becomes most apparent when color-treated hair starts to fade, bleach, and turn brassy.

Even naturally colored hair will experience stress from the sun. The normally smooth cuticle, or outside layer, of the hair shaft, is damaged by the UV rays, which also dry out the hair.

The Frizz Factor

The dryer the hair, the more prone it is to frizz, a summertime ailment that is much more annoying than mosquito bites.

This is due to the fact that dehydrated hair absorbs the increased humidity in the air, causing the shaft to swell and resulting in cuticle splits. Although smooth, hair swells up and moves in all directions.

Swimming Injury

Additionally, swimming damages your hair. When you do the breaststroke in a pool, chlorine will be robbing your hair of its natural protective oils. 

If you're blonde, you might notice that your hair is developing an unattractive greenish cast. 

The copper molecules and other chemicals in the pool that bind to the protein in the hair shaft are the reason for that.

A plunge in the ocean puts additional stress on hair

The seawater's high salt content sucks water out of your skin and hair. Our hair becomes parched and our fingers turn like prunes.

Bad hair days don't have to be a summer staple. Even on the hottest days, your hair can look amazing with a little additional care. 

Get a trim before summer begins. Split ends will be eliminated, and your look will be updated.

You might also require a midseason cut. Summertime is when hair actually grows the fastest. 

This is due to the fact that in late spring and summer, there are more hairs in the anagen, or growing, stage than there are in the dead of winter.

Protect your hair from the sun

Apply a UV-filtering hair care product on a daily basis (they are available in spray, gel, or cream formulations). 

These items help maintain color-treated hair from fading and shield hair from sun damage. 

Wear a wide-brimmed hat if you plan to spend a lot of time outside. It will shield your scalp and ears, which are prone to skin cancer, in addition to preventing your hair from becoming burnt.

Before going into the water Soak hair

According to dermatologist, your hair won't absorb as much seawater or pool chemicals if it's saturated with clean water or a leave-in conditioner. After swimming, it's a good idea to attempt rinsing your hair. 

Keep a spray bottle of fresh water accessible in case there isn't a shower.

Use shampoo and conditioner that are hydrating

To combat the filth and heat of summer, you could be washing your hair more frequently. 

A clarifying or anti-residue shampoo should be used once a week to remove product buildup and chemicals, according to Papworth. Just make sure to use a deep-conditioning treatment right after.

Omit the trendy tools

Give your hair a rest from blow dryers, flat irons, and curling irons at least once or twice every week. 

Before going to bed, Papworth advises shampooing your hair at night and piling it up in a bun, braid, or ponytail. 

You'll get a wonderful beachy wave when you wake up, she predicts. It's the ideal weekend style, but you can also dress it up for the office with elegant barrettes or a thin headband.

Conceal frizz

Your best line of protection against frizz is healthy, well-maintained hair. A few drops of an anti-frizz oil or serum can help smooth hair and add shine along with routine trims and conditioning. 

Papworth advises using only a tiny dab of oil to avoid weighing down your hair, especially if it is fine or limp.

But let's face it Frizz will occur when the air is so humid that it feels like molasses. 

Spend your summer relaxing, not battling frizz. Instead, on days with heavy humidity, pick a quick go-to hairstyle

like a smooth pony, high bun, or side braid.