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☀️ Summer is coming! But how to take full advantage of this season without returning from vacation with a bale of straw instead of your hair ? Here are our tips.


Sun & Swimming: How to protect your hair?

 

Le Soleil

 

In small doses, sunlight can be beneficial

  • It promotes the production and synthesis of vitamin D who is involved in the hair growth and renewal.

 

  • It stimulates the blood circulation vessels irrigating the scalp. The contribution of nutrients increases, the hair grows faster and stronger. 

 

  • The SUNKISS effect : the sun offers nice lighter reflections for summer. During exposure to UV rays, they break down melanin, which will lighten the hair fiber.

 

At higher doses, it becomes our enemy 

  • The UV attack keratinmain structural component of the hair shaft. So there is no longer any protection for the hair, it becomes dry, dull, fragile, split.

 

  • These rays dry the scalp and modify its pH, which can lead the appearance of dandruff. (This phenomenon can be compared to that of peeling skin after a sunburn)

 

  • Sun sebum imbalance and transforms it into toxin , here damages the roots. The hair risks more easily to fall.

 

  • Be careful with colored hair ! Coloring tends to become dull or even completely change.

 

Sea & Pool

beach towel on the sand 

  • Seawater is composed of small salt crystals which cling to the hair and dehydrate it until it becomes very dry.

 

  • Consequently, the scalp becomes dry and irritated by the same phenomenon, which causes itching and sensitive plaques causing the appearance of dandruff.

 

  • Sun rays can amplify the effects of salt crystals and hair “burn” This is what is responsible for the “straw” effect hair at the end of summer.

 

  • Chlorine present in swimming pools also has an impact on keratin. A oxidation reaction occurs and breaks structural connections hair which becomes very fragile, prone to brittleness and split ends.

 

  • Be careful with highlighted blonde hair which can turn green from chlorine!

 

  • As for the wind, it can transport dust particles which cling to the hair giving this dull appearance to our hair. We also forget that it messes up, tangles, and that it breaks the fibers.



So, what hair routine should you adopt for summer?

summer hair routine woman with wet hair


1. Before the exhibition

 

Vegetable Oils

To be applied before exposure, they form a natural anti-UV barrierFavor theraspberry seed, wheat germ, avocado or jojoba oil which have high protection indices. Also apply to lengths during the day and between swims.

 

Le MakeMyMask Daily Spray contains a selection of ultra-nourishing and protective vegetable oils, including Moringa oil, miracle plant known for its anti-oxidant and nutritional properties. Its texture leaves no greasy film on the hairIt is also 100% natural and ORGANIC to respect lengths healthily.


2. During the exhibition

 

Rinse with clean water

We rinse our hair with clean water after each swim to eliminate dust, substances contained in water (salt, chlorine, sand, etc.).

Hat, cap or scarf

Protect your hair from UV rays by putting on a hat, cap or scarf, preferably made of materials , here allow the hair and scalp to “breathe”.

Protective Hairstyle

We adopt a protective hairstyle which avoid la breakage, friction lengths, the discoloration from the sun and contact with water. A braid or a bun for example.


3. After the exhibition

Wash with a Mild Shampoo

To avoid further damaging the scalp, wash your hair with a gentle shampoo without sulfates, without silicones or other choking and irritating components. Nothing better than a natural shampoo, and this advice is valid for the rest of the year.

Scalp Mask

We carry out 1 scalp mask per week: in fact, we must maintain its balance by providing it with the necessary nutrients. THE plant powders are rich in soothing, hydrating and rebalancing botanical active ingredients. To find out the ingredients you need and the exact needs of your hair, carry out our hair diagnosis in 1 minute!

Length Mask

After a day in the sun, apply a mask au beurre de karité on lengths. Endowed with properties moisturizing, nourishing, and regenerating, it's essential for the summer. It is essential to gently detangle your lengths so as not to break the hair fiber, and to use a natural conditioner without chemicals.



Your allies for this summer:

 

Natural, Vegan, Made in France & Eco-responsible

 

Objectives: Hydrate + Nourish + Protect

 

  • Our Natural Gentle Shampoo and Detangling Balm, without sulfates or silicones. This essential duo, enriched with organic vegetable oils, allows you to gently wash the hair, nourish and detangle the lengths while respecting the pH of the scalp. 

 

  • Our Hair Spray, inspired by Ayurveda and traditional Indian medicine, is composed of nourishing and anti-oxidant oils to protect hair from external aggressions in summer. It enhances hair by creating natural reflections and perfumes them with delicate oriental scent. This two-phase oil allows hydration without greasing the lengths. 100% Natural, ORGANIC, Vegan!

 

  • Our Scalp Masks to be done once a week to meet the needs of your hair. Ingredients ? Ayurvedic plant powder, vegetable oil, essential oil and that's all ! The SPA & relaxation moment to integrate into your summer and daily hair routine! Our cures contain what you need for 1 month of treatment, to be recharged thanks to our eco-refills.

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MakeMyMask listens to you and offers you care adapted to the needs of your hair
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