Have you ever caught yourself running your fingers through your hair, only to notice an unwelcome crunch? That texture which is drier than the Sahara, and feels like straw, brittle and crunchy? Allow me to enlighten you on summer’s mystical hair transformation. Turns out, summer is the worst enemy for hair. The combination of excessive heat, salt water, and humidity saps all essential moisture and leaves hair looking like frizzy hay.
But here’s the silver lining: you don’t need to spend hundreds to revive salon-like health to your tresses. Let’s explore together why summer wreaks havoc on hair, spotting early signs of damage, and the most effective methods to rejuvenate those lifeless strands without blowing your budget.
Why Summer Makes Hair Dry and Brittle
While the summer sun allows one to maintain a perfect beach look, it’s also when hair is donating all of their moisture relentlessly. I, for example, had no clue how much abuse the sun, along with saltwater were doing until it was too late. Let me explain:
