Time for breezy summer outfits, canoe trips, outdoor swimming pools and the sea - summer, the time of carefree hours. So that we can enjoy it with our skin and hair, not only sun cream (preferably natural cosmetics) is an indispensable companion. Hair also needs special protection and care, as sunlight and UV radiation attack the hair's natural protective layer and make it dry and brittle. It can also fade, which is welcome to many, but not to all. Unlike skin, hair cannot regenerate, so if it is damaged, the only thing that can help is scissors. But it doesn't have to come to that.

Tips for perfect summer hair

First to the hairdresser, then to the beach

Once the ends have been cut and the hair has been strengthened with good care, it is much more resistant to the sun, sea salt and chlorine. However, it is better to dye your hair after your summer vacation, as the sun, chlorine and salt water quickly wash out the color.

Protect from direct sunlight ...

Always use a parasol on the beach and protect yourself with a sun hat or a scarf tied around your head when you are out and about.

... and from chlorine and salt water

Yes, yes, the swimming cap, nobody likes it ... except your hair! And they will thank you with a beautiful shine when you wear your swimming cap.

First a bath, then a shower

If you have been swimming in the sea or chlorinated water and have "forgotten" your swimming cap - please rinse your hair thoroughly with fresh water.

Lots of moisture

The combination of sun, wind and seawater makes hair dry and brittle. You can compensate for this with an evening hair treatment. The treatment can be rich, ingredients such as aloe vera, wheat protein or coconut oil are ideal for nourishing stressed summer hair.

Extra tip for skin protection

The application of natural cosmetic sun creams has improved considerably and there are now many products that no longer leave an annoying white film on the skin. Natural ingredients not only harmonize better with the skin, they are also harmless to the environment. Conventional sunscreen often contains microplastics, which have a damaging effect on the marine ecosystem. Chemical UV filters, which are washed off the skin when swimming and end up in the sea, attack the DNA of corals: They bleach and die. This also kills the algae that live on and with the corals.

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