As the temperature starts to rise and the days stretch longer, you might be dreaming about a relaxing day at the beach or a lazy dip in the pool. Ahh, Summer! So good for your soul, but not so good for your hair.
Summer can be a very damaging season for your hair – whether it is the drying effects of salt water, damaging effects of chlorine, excessive exposure to sun and UV rays or frizz inducing heat and humidity, summer can leave your hair feeling dry, dull, bleached and brittle.
But luckily, there is an easy solution for these seasonal hair concerns. Ayurveda believes in preventative care and promotes the concept of ‘Ritucharya’ – adapting your diet, exercise and daily routines to suit the season and environment. Our Niyam Wellness Fortifying Hair Oil is based on Ayurvedic principles and will keep your hair healthy and strong all summer long. Plus it smells like a tropical summer vacation!
Follow our simple secrets to gorgeous summer hair so a day at the beach will leave you feeling refreshed and give you the perfect opportunity to emerge with the mermaid hair of your dreams.
Oil your hair
This is our number one secret to healthy hair! A protective layer of oil acts as a barrier between your hair and the harmful effects of heat, humidity, UV rays, wind and salty water. Prevention is better than cure and the secret to luscious summertime hair is minimising the damage before it occurs. As summer hair care products go, our Fortifying Hair Oil is a great multi-tasker and an absolute must-have.
Before you take a dip in the ocean or the pool, apply a layer of hair oil to dry hair from mid-lengths to ends. The oil will deliver protection with hydration, so by the time you wash it, your hair is shiny, soft and nourished.
Once you’re back from a beach day, use it as a deep conditioning treatment before washing your hair. If you forgot to oil your hair before leaving the house, no worries! Treat your hair to an extra dose of hydration and nourishment before jumping in the shower. Simply apply all over your hair and scalp, wrap it up in a towel and leave it on for 20-30 minutes before washing thoroughly. Your hair will feel silky smooth and revitalised.
If your hair needs a little extra TLC, slather it on as an overnight repair mask and keep dryness, breakage and damage to a minimum. A hair oil mask is the best after-sun hair conditioner to pamper your locks and keep them looking their best.
In addition to oiling your hair, these are some other savvy tricks that we swear by for our summer hair-care routines.
Braid your hair and wear a hat
Styling your hair in a loose braid or bun is an easy way to prevent knots and breakage and get effortless beach waves when you brush it out later. Similarly, wearing a hat reduces tangles and protects from excessive sun exposure.
Rinse your hair before and after a swim
Giving your hair a fresh water rinse before a swim makes it less absorbent to chlorinated or salty water and a post-swim rinse helps remove salt and residual chemicals.
Use a natural shampoo and conditioner
Avoid harsh formulas and wash your strands with a natural, sulphate free, shampoo and conditioner that will hydrate your hair and scalp while gently washing away dirt, sand and salty grime. If your hair is feeling extra dry, you could even skip the shampoo altogether and just wash with a conditioner to neutralise the alkaline saltiness of sea water.
Invest in a detangling hairbrush
Detangle your hair before washing or after letting it air dry. Wet hair is fragile, weak and prone to breakage. Brushing your hair when it’s dry or semi-dry and using a hairbrush that has been specifically designed to detangle gently will lead to minimal damage.
When it comes to summer, even the healthiest hair could benefit from a little extra effort and care. So the next time you’re spending the day at the beach, be sure to use our Fortifying Hair Oil. It is a game-changer.
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About Niyam Wellness
Niyam Wellness is Australia’s first-of-its-kind luxury Ayurveda hair and skincare brand founded in 2021 by Indian Australian sisters, Noopur Bakshi & Minal Singhal, who are based out of Sydney, Australia. With a mission to create natural, luxury Ayurvedic products with an Australian twist.
The company’s inclusive, gender-neutral products are formulated with adaptogenic botanicals, designed to suit adults of all genders, hair, and skin types. Built on a foundation of transparency, inclusivity, sustainability, cruelty-free products, and support for small businesses and the community,
Niyam Wellness offers hair and skincare that you will enjoy, and your body will love. Following years of researching holistic wellness techniques from our ancestral home in India and embracing Australian native botanicals, we realised that this shared knowledge between our two cultures results in products that serve to nourish both the body and the soul.
Thanks for sharing these useful tips on caring for hair during the summer months. Taking care of our hair during this season is so important, and these tips will definitely come in handy. Appreciate it!