Hair and the Seasons

[JenJen2721]

The one thing that surprised me with my hair this year is the fact that summer has been much, much harsher on my hair than the winter was.

In the winter, I kept my hair covered everytime I went outside, I kept my humidifier running when I was indoors, and I did lots more pre-shampoo hot oil treatments. My hair was healthier then.

This past summer, the air-conditioning in my car broke, so several days I was flying down the highway at 70mph with my hair blowing in the hot wind. I did less hot oil treatments, thinking I wouldn't need them as much. I was just outdoors in the hot sun very often. I've had more setbacks and disappointments with my hair this summer. I've had to work harder to get it back to the way it felt this past winter.

I always thought winter was worse for your hair than summer. Boy, was I wrong.

Has anyone else, had the same experience?

 

[dontspeakdefeat]

Hey Jen!

 

[Norma15]

me 2 girl shot it seems more harsh but im going to keep working at it

 

[shelli4018]

My hair is started drying out about a month ago. I've been wondering what I'll do for the winter. I've always heard the winter months are harsh on hair. So I'd better get my act together!

Looks like I'll have to come up with a totally different regimen for cooler months!

 

[DelightfulFlame]

A tip that I read is that avocado oil has sunscreen properties. Next summer, it might be worth your while to do hot oil treatments with it, or to rub a little in your hair daily for protection when you have to be outside for a little while. For those long periods outside, I'm definitely investing in a conditioner with sunscreen in it.

 

[AnjelLuvs]

that is what my question about a week ago
what are some good non-heat low maintanence styles for the summer, besides braidouts, because you can catch a head cold wetting your hair so often

 

[localhost]

I've been wearing my hair in a bun since May '03 and I haven't had any setbacks throughout the summer. I used curl activator which kept my hair really moisturized and I've noticed that my hair seemed to grow a little faster. I believe that my usual growth rate is about 1/3" per month, I was up to 1/2" per month throughout the summer.

As far as winter is concerned, I noticed that my hair retains more of the moisture I put on it but the cold weather can be very harsh. I never wear anything on my head because I've never thought to, but this winter, I plan to cover my hair with a scarf when outside and wash and condition twice per week and pray that I don't get sick

 

[shelli4018]

I don't even remember the last hot oil treatment I've had.

 

[Kaela]

I find that its actually way harder for me to keep my hair moisturized in the summer. I can use heavier treatments in the winter because they don't melt down my neck and break out my skin, like they do in the summer. Even with regular washing/rinsing it just seems harder to me.

 

[Jade21]

Hi, Jen!

You had asked whether anyone had had a similar experience. Well, yes, I have and it was quite bad. Several years ago, the summer sun oxidized the bottom of my hair quite badly. My hair was dryer than dry in that area and was a very ugly red color. It took me several months to get rid of the dryness...back to the point where my hair felt like my hair and herbal rinses to really tone down the brassiness in that red.

It's always the extremes in weather that you have to watch out for..same with the indoor environment. Air-conditioning can do dreadful things to your hair for extended periods without adequate "indoor humidity."

Anyway, I know you learned your lesson just like I did. I have avoided extreme sunlight for long periods ever since.

Much Love,

Jade

 

[JenJen2721]

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A tip that I read is that avocado oil has sunscreen properties. Next summer, it might be worth your while to do hot oil treatments with it, or to rub a little in your hair daily for protection when you have to be outside for a little while. For those long periods outside, I'm definitely investing in a conditioner with sunscreen in it.

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Thanks Delightful...that's a good tip about the avocado oil. I'm an oil junkie too!

 

[JenJen2721]

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I find that its actually way harder for me to keep my hair moisturized in the summer. I can use heavier treatments in the winter because they don't melt down my neck and break out my skin, like they do in the summer. Even with regular washing/rinsing it just seems harder to me.

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Kaela, it's good to see that I'm not alone.

I'll know from now on.

 

[JenJen2721]

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Hi, Jen!

You had asked whether anyone had had a similar experience. Well, yes, I have and it was quite bad. Several years ago, the summer sun oxidized the bottom of my hair quite badly. My hair was dryer than dry in that area and was a very ugly red color. It took me several months to get rid of the dryness...back to the point where my hair felt like my hair and herbal rinses to really tone down the brassiness in that red.

It's always the extremes in weather that you have to watch out for..same with the indoor environment. Air-conditioning can do dreadful things to your hair for extended periods without adequate "indoor humidity."

Anyway, I know you learned your lesson just like I did. I have avoided extreme sunlight for long periods ever since.

Much Love,

Jade

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Hi Jade!!!

Yes, I've definitely learned my lesson. I'll be protecting my hair like crazy next summer!