Recalling the harsh summer months and how my hair felt like straw after too much time in the sun instantly reminds me of those days. Now, I am wondering why I lost all that gorgeous, sun-kissed shine. While soft and vibrant just moments ago, my hair looking frizzy, lifeless, and dull gave away to the harsh reality I was still clueless about. Trying to style my hair for the night was turning into a nightmare as nothing worked. That’s when reality struck me.
If you had to deal with it at some point in your life, I know how bothersome it was. No matter the reason — sun, dry heat, or even salty water — summers dry our hair out and leave it feeling stripped of moisture. I do understand that salon fixes, more often than not, dry out our bank balance, require a lot of time, or are simply out of reach.
This is precisely why I decided to try a DIY solution. The home remedies I will be discussing later are ones which truly helped revive my hair after a bit of trial, error, and patience. It is on me to explain how to make it, why it works, and what you can do to achieve it too — all it takes are a few common ingredients sitting in your kitchen.
Why Summer Hair Needs Extra Moisturising Care
Let’s be honest—summer isn’t exactly synonymous with healthy hair. At the beach for a week, I ended up with dry, limp hair thanks to the combination of UV rays, salty ocean water, and chlorine swimming pools. This felt different from my usual hair routine.
The joining factors of summer dryness are
- Saltwater Effect: It strips dehydrated hair leaving it more prone to breakage.
- Sun Damage: Constant exposure to the sun will break the proteins in the hair and strip off the natural oils in it.
- Chlorine Damage: While pools are nice, the chemicals in them strip hair of moisture leading to brittle strands.
With summer coming up, my hair felt like it was in never ending thirst cycle. Washing it alone actually made it drier and limp. On top of that, I needed something that rather than just rinsing. Something intensive that could nurture my hair.
3 Simple Steps to Revive Your Hair This Summer
My journey began only recently. After a sustained effort, which took several weeks, I noticed considerable improvement in my hair. So, here’s how I went about it:
