Summer care tips

1. shower before and after swimming

Be careful with chlorinated and salty water! As nice as it is to dip into the cool water after extensive sunbathing, to do something good for your summer mane, you should take a shower before the bath.

If your hair is already wet, it can absorb less chlorinated and salty water. Otherwise it can dry out, lose its shine and even break off. And it's more hygienic in a bath with other "oil sardines" anyway.

The same applies after swimming. This is because the damaging chlorine and salt remain in the hair and soak up the moisture like blotting paper. So do your hair a favor and shower immediately afterwards, not in the evening.

2. do without the hairdryer

Leave the hairdryer in the cupboard as much as possible Take advantage of the warm summer air and let your hair air-dry.

That sounds wonderful, but unfortunately it has another disadvantage. The hair is tangled by the summer gusts of wind and is then difficult to detangle.

Our tip: Use a wide-toothed comb and be very careful when doing so. Your hair is already very stressed from a day in the sun and will break off quickly.

3. the braided hairstyle helps in windy conditions

The wind also makes your hair brittle very quickly. There is a very simple solution to this hair problem. With a simple braided hairstyle or bun, the wind no longer has a chance of damaging your hair.

Our tip: Banish the hair from your face throughout the day with these practical hairstyles. Before the beach party in the evening, remove the hairpins and bobby pins to reveal beautiful summer waves. Fix them with a little hairspray and the perfect beach party hairstyle is ready.

By the way: Never use hair ties with metal clasps and don't tie the ponytail too tightly. This will also damage the hair structure and, in the worst case, lead to split ends or even hair loss.

5. with the right diet

Sun protection from the inside You can also make your hair resistant to the summer from the inside with the right nutrition.

Enjoy fruits and vegetables that are high in vitamin C. Fish and cereal products also help to make your hair fit for summer.

Very important: Don't forget to drink! At least 1.5 to 2 liters of liquid per day are mandatory for adults. In summer and during sporting activities, it should be even more. Avoid coffee, sweet drinks and alcohol and instead pack mineral water, herbal and fruit teas or thin juice spritzers in your beach bag.

6. wear headgear

Any type of head covering is a good way to protect your hair and sensitive scalp from the sun's dangerous rays. Especially if you have light-colored hair and skin, you are likely to get an unpleasant sunburn quickly. Take the opportunity to go shopping and get yourself a stylish hat, cap or scarf.