If you thought winter was bad for your hair, get ready for the summer. Though the heat and sun are a great relief from the brutal cold you’ve endured, it also can damage your scalp and hair.

While the sun is a great source of vitamin D, it may cause dryness, flakiness and brittleness. Just as you protect your skin from the sun, your hair needs protection and maintenance as well. Maintaining healthy scalp and hair doesn’t have to be a hassle if you follow these three tips.
Shampoo - When washing your hair, opt for shampoos that are sulfate-free or low in sulfate. Sulfate is chemical compound added to shampoos that allows the foam to form and helps wash out byproducts. According to sulfatefreeshampoo.org, sulfate can strip your hair of natural oils causing the hair to feel and look dry. Continuous use of sulfate shampoo can cause long-term damage and irritation to the scalp.

At Transitions, we offer top of the line shampoos that restore your hair with nutrients, like our BioClenz Shampoo, responsible for breaking down waste, reducing dihydrotestosterone (DHT) and adding antioxidants.

Conditioner & Vinegar - Applying a deep conditioner to your hair and scalp is imperative to restoring its nutrients. Conditioning your hair helps replenish your hair with the nutrients that may have been stripped away from the shampoo or the sun.

To maintain cleaner scalp and shiny hair, apply vinegar after you’ve conditioned your hair. Vinegar helps fight off dandruff and relieves hair of dryness and flakiness. It’s recommended to apply vinegar once or twice every month. Our own Final Finish Conditioner includes vinegar to promote a smoother cleaner scalp.

Oils – Oils such as coconut, macadamia, or avocado, are also valuable protective treatments to maintain healthy hair and scalp. These oils work as leave-in conditioners to conserve the nutrients that the sun strips away and preserve the color of your hair.

Heat Protectants – It can be hard to take a break from heat basedstyling products like blow dryers and flat irons. Opt for heat protectants like our Defend Thermal Protectant. They help keep the nutrients locked in and promote shine and volume.

It’s recommended to cover up your locks with wraps or hats made of smooth material like cotton or silk. Wraps and hats help your hair preserve its oils and nutrients from the sun’s rays. They are also great accessories to pair with a summer outfit or a playful “loose” hairstyle such as popular fish tale braid or a classic pony tail.

Summer can mean fun in the sun, however there is no fun in the sun if your hair is left unprotected. Improve your hair’s strength and appearance by following these tips. At Transitions of Indiana, we are your direct source for hair restoration. From the products to use, to the procedures that can help you regain stronger and healthier hair, we help guide you to the path that best suits you. Visit us at www.TransitionsIndy.com to see our various procedures that can help you restore your hair.
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