As welcome as spring and summer are, heightened heat and humidity can trigger some not-so-welcome side effects.
Excess scalp oil, frizz, hair texture changes, shedding and more. Here are 5 top tips for how to handle them with minimal disruption to your day or routine.
1. Savvy heat-styling
We know heat isn’t great for hair: Too-hot showers, hair-drying or styling tools can make scalps sweaty and hair flat, as well as compromise hair that’s already dry, damaged or fragile.
Always apply heat protection before styling. Leave-in perfecting cream is silicone-free and weightless on hair, so it’s great for helping even fine hair types. In addition, keep hair-dryer or styling heat moderate-to-cool and consider air-drying. All these are guaranteed to deliver a real difference to your hair’s condition, strength and shine.
2. Action against frizz
It’s no secret that hair becomes far more challenging to manage in spring-summer. Warmth and humidity attract moisture into hair, causing the cuticle to lift and leaving us to fight frizz and flyaways daily, along with loss of definition - especially hair that’s curly, coiled or textured.
Start your day smoothing on Leave-in perfecting cream as you style - it weightlessly and swiftly tames damp or dry hair. Then, while out and about, keep Weightless hair oil in your day bag for a fast, on-demand, instant frizz and shine fix.
3. Stay hydrated
Springtime humidity can make it tempting to skip on conditioning, yet it’s crucial hair stays hydrated year-round - especially as we approach the full heat of summer - to prevent damage and dehydration from UV, air-con, chlorine or saltwater.
If you’re finding your conditioner a little rich, try switching to Pitta volumising conditioner. Always, however, keep hydration top of mind. Smooth ultra-lightweight Leave-in perfecting cream over mid-lengths and ends daily to keep hair replenished and protected from environmental stressors.
4. Banish scalp oil build-up & seasonal hair loss
Warmer temperatures, humid air and sweating can upset scalp balance, leading to excess sebum production. Cue heavy roots, speedily greasy hair, irritation and - quite possibly - clogged follicles which can cause hair loss.
Even if you aren’t typically a Kapha hair Dosha, consider a weekly or fortnightly switch to our Kapha balancing shampoo. Loaded with concentrated plant-based cleansers, it’s ideal for really refreshing the scalp, completely clearing build-up and restoring weightless roots along with harmonised condition. Better still, pair it with our Shampoo brush for a deeper cleansing action… and divine mini scalp massage.
While we’re talking scalp massage, it’s also a regular must-do - proving brilliantly effective at gently exfoliating the scalp, stimulating circulation and removing excess oil. Choose our Gua sha scalp comb for a incredibly energising experience and, to super-boost all benefits, use it to massage in Pitta growth serum. Our award-winning scalp complex is clinically proven to reduce scalp sensitivity, flakiness and - crucially - shedding. Check out our massage routine here.
5. Stop sun-induced hair protein loss
Sun exposure is positive in small doses. Overexposure, however, compromises hair keratin protein levels and can diminish elasticity or lustre and even cause hair loss. Limiting sun exposure and wearing a wide-brimmed hat goes far in helping protect hair… but you can be more proactive.
Taking 2 Pitta hair gummies daily gives you an optimised dose of Biotin, Vitamin B6, Folic Acid, Selenium, Zinc and Copper - key nutritional building blocks to support protein levels, protect from thinning and promote hair vitality.
What’s more, our three tailored shampoo and conditioner systems harness amino acid rich actives, like King Coconut (Vata), Haritaki (Pitta) and Coconut Oil (Kapha) - formulated to help shield hair from protein loss or recover from damage due to diminished protein levels. Find your ideal Chāmpo system and it will make a world of difference to hair’s suppleness and shine.
Intrigued to know more about protein’s impact on hair health? Read our Journal article.
* Independent User trial studies 2022. Results based on a 100 person and separate 30 person study, applying once daily over 12 weeks.
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