Sunshine and Curls: How To Protect Your Curls In The Summer

Summer is a season full of sunshine, beach days, and outdoor fun, but for those of us with curly hair, it can also bring some challenges. The combination of heat, humidity, and UV rays can leave your curls feeling dry, frizzy, and unmanageable. Fear not! With the right products and techniques, you can keep your curly hair looking fabulous all summer long. Here are some expert tips and tricks to help you manage your curly hair during the summer months.

Curly hair tends to be drier than other hair types, and the summer heat can make this worse. Keeping your curls hydrated is essential for maintaining definition and hair health.

Tips for Hydrating Your Curls

• Deep Conditioning: Incorporate a deep conditioning treatment into your routine at least once a week. Our Deep Hydration Hair Mask is your hair’s best friend for hydrated and happy curls.
• Nourish your curls: Our Hydrating Curl Creme is filled with lots of nourishing ingredients to protect and hydrate your curls. It’s an essential step in your wash day routine! It also contains shea butter which has natural heat protectant properties, perfect for summer.
• Keep well hydrated: It’s great to have our Misting Bottle in your beach bag! You can fill it with water to spritz your hair throughout the day and use it to cool off in the summer heat.

Just like your skin, your hair can suffer from sun damage. Prolonged exposure to UV rays can strip your curls of their natural moisture, leading to dryness and frizz.

Ways to Protect Your Curls

• Use our Heat Protect Spray: Not only does our Heat Protect Spray shield your hair from high heat, but it also protects against UV rays and pollution too! Keep our handy 100ml size spray in your bag for a top-up throughout the day.
• Wear a Hat: Our gorgeous Satin-lined Baseball Hats shield your hair from the sun, and they also protect your curls from frizz and dreaded hat hair! 
• Limit Sun Exposure: Try to stay in the shade during peak sun hours, typically between 10am and 4pm.

Humidity can be the arch-nemesis of curls, causing frizz and making our hair get bigger and bigger throughout the day. The trick is to lock in moisture while keeping excess humidity out.

Minimise frizz with these helpful tips:

• Apply Creme on wet hair: Always apply our Hydrating Creme on soaking wet hair to lock in moisture and smooth frizz.
• Use a Gel to smooth frizz and add definition: Our Enhancing Gel is perfect for taming frizz and creates gorgeous results. Try adding a bit more gel when your hair is about 80% dry for extra hold and definition.
• Be mindful of how you wash your hair: Washing your hair too often strips it of natural oils which can cause frizz. Use a sulfate-free shampoo like our Curl Cleanser to prevent drying out your curls, or opt for our Cleansing Co-wash to gently clean your hair and add more moisture if you prefer to wash your hair more regularly.
• Plop your curls: After washing, try plopping to dry your curls. Gently wrap your hair in our Microfibre Towel to reduce frizz and enhance curl definition. Summer is the perfect time to embrace air-drying and give your hair a break from the hairdryer.

Protective hairstyles can minimize damage and breakage, plus it feels so good to pop your hair up in the summer heat! We have lots of gorgeous accessories, including silk scrunchies and claw clips, to add a stylish touch.

Best Summer Protective Hairstyles:

• Braids and Twists: These styles keep your hair secure and protect your curls.
• Buns and Updos: These are great for keeping your hair off your neck and out of the way, especially on hot days.
• Pineapple: This loose high ponytail style helps maintain your curls and is the most gentle on your hair.

See here for more summer hairstyle ideas.

Managing curly hair in the summer doesn't have to be a daunting task. With the right care routine and protective measures, you can enjoy all the season has to offer while keeping your curls healthy and beautiful. Check out our Summer Curl Kit with all your summer essentials for the perfect holiday curls!