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How to Prepare Your Hair for Spring and Summer Styles

Spring and summer call for fresh, vibrant hairstyles! If you want your hair to hold those gorgeous styles, it's time to prep it right.

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Why this worksPreparing your hair ensures it’s clean, hydrated, and primed for styling. This means using the right products to nourish your strands, reduce frizz, and add texture. Healthy hair not only looks better but also holds styles longer, making your seasonal looks last.

The ritual, step by step

  1. Start with a Clean Slate Wash your hair with a gentle shampoo to remove any product buildup. Follow up with a nourishing conditioner to hydrate your strands and improve manageability.
  2. Add a Leave-in Conditioner After towel-drying, apply a leave-in conditioner to lock in moisture. This helps to detangle your hair and provides a base for styling, ensuring your locks are smooth and soft.
  3. Use a Heat Protectant If you plan to style with heat, don’t skip the heat protectant. Apply it evenly throughout your hair to safeguard against damage and keep your styles looking fresh.
  4. Create Texture with Sea Salt Spray For effortless beachy waves, spritz a sea salt spray onto damp hair. This adds texture and volume, making your hair more adaptable for various styles.
  5. Finish with a Light Hold Spray Once your style is complete, use a light hold hairspray to keep everything in place without the stiffness. This helps maintain your look throughout the day.
60-sec versionWash, condition, apply leave-in, use heat protectant, and style with texture spray.

Where people go wrong

Many skip the conditioner, which can leave hair dry and hard to style. Over-applying heat protectant can weigh hair down, while not using it at all can lead to damage. Also, avoid heavy products that can make hair greasy in warmer weather.

The pro moveTry incorporating a weekly deep-conditioning treatment to keep your hair extra hydrated and healthy.
Check out the tutorial: Hair Tutorial - Prep Hair for a Style/Updo.

Shop the routine

Hydrating shampoo Cleanses and moisturises for optimal styling. Amazon → Leave-in conditioner Locks in moisture and helps detangle. Amazon → Heat protectant spray Protects hair from heat damage during styling. Amazon → Sea salt spray Adds texture and volume for styling. Amazon →

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Good questions

How often should I wash my hair in summer?

It depends on your hair type; generally, every 2-3 days is ideal to maintain moisture.

Can I use regular conditioner instead of leave-in?

Regular conditioner is for rinsing out; a leave-in is specifically formulated to stay in your hair for added moisture.

What’s the best way to protect my hair from humidity?

Use anti-frizz serums or sprays to help combat humidity and keep styles intact.

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