We’re in the dog days of summer now in Texas, which means your hair is going to produce sweat, dirt, oil, and grease. Texas heat and beat down your hair and scalp, causing it to be dry and damaged. However, with the proper care, you can avoid the summer damage! 

Whatever you do, don’t over wash your hair during the summer. That will cause it to dry out even more, much like overwashing a black shirt. It will lose color, small fabrics in the shirt tear, become dingey, and so forth. The volume in your hair will disappear; it’s shape will vanish; you’ll essentially be left with dead ends and flat, dried out hair that’s hard to do anything with. 

I’m not saying don’t wash your hair. Of course we want to wash our hair at all times during the year. But just be mindful of how often you’re washing it. Sometimes washing it as low as once a week is beneficial to your scalp and hair health! 

You’ll also want to wash your hair with the right shampoo and conditioner. There are so many choices out there when it comes to selecting the right products for your hair. Read the ingredients and the labels when you’re shampoo shopping, and make sure there are no harmful ingredients in there. I hate to say it, but the more expensive ones are usually more expensive for a reason. Most of the time, the ingredients are healthier and more natural, ultimately keeping your hair healthier. Don’t be afraid to spend a little bit more on shampoo and conditioner to make sure your hair is getting the best treatment. 

Another thing you should pay attention to over the hot summer days is how much heat you’re applying to your hair. I don’t mean how often you’re outside, but how often you use a curling or flat iron. Turn the heat down a few notches on those hair tools, because higher heat can damage your hair, especially if you’re going out in the sun directly after. Braid it. Go natural. Or even throw it in a ponytail and put a hat on. 

All of these are great solutions to keeping your hair away from high heat and becoming damaged over the summer. But if your hair is already thinning from heat or too many summer days, or if it’s damaged or thinning for any other reason, Apollo Hair Replacement of Dallas/Fort Worth can help you with all of your hair thinning needs! We offer free consultations to figure out why your hair is damaged, thinning, or shedding, and we are here to help you figure out a treatment to get your hair back! 

Don’t wait until it’s too late, call Apollo for your free consultation!