Multiply the shampoos, tie up hastily… In the middle of a heatwave, our hair reflexes betray us. Hairstylist Delphine Courteille reveals the mistake to absolutely avoid.
When the thermometer goes crazy, we all look for the same thing: a little coolness. And when it comes to hair, the reflexes are often the same. We use multiple shampoos to feel lighter, we wear everything in a hurry, we dream of a feeling of humidity on the back of the neck. So many actions that seem logical… but which, in reality, weaken the hair fiber.
Because summer puts our hair to the test. Heat, perspiration, sun and pollution combine to dry out the lengths, heat up the scalp and cause frizz and discomfort. Faced with this, many adopt counterproductive habits, convinced that they are doing the right thing. Washing too frequently, for example, unbalances the scalp and weakens the lengths, when a gentle routine would be more than enough.
But the most common mistake is going out with wet hair, in the hope of keeping your head cool for a few more minutes. A seemingly innocuous gesture, but really problematic during heatwaves. “During heatwaves, the air is often loaded with pollution, dust and fine particles.“, recalls hairstylist Delphine Courteille. However, damp hair captures these impurities much more easily, like a sponge. Result: hair that becomes dirty more quickly, becomes heavier and loses its shine, not to mention the weakening of the fiber which is soaked in water and exposed to UV rays. The solution? It is simple. “Wringing hair thoroughly with an absorbent towel is a recommended alternative, as is pre-drying it for a few minutes before going out.“, advises the expert. Partial drying is enough to protect the fiber while maintaining a pleasant feeling of freshness.
For the rest, Delphine Courteille advocates hairstyles that open up the face and neck. Braids, in particular, are its great summer allies: they prevent the locks from sticking to the skin and remain comfortable all day long. The low bun elegantly frees the neck. Before applying them, a few drops of dry oil on the lengths tame frizz and add shine.
“The best hairstyle is the one that gets forgotten“, she sums up. A beautiful braid or a low bun allows you to remain elegant while feeling less hot. And to enhance everything, Delphine Courteille Dry Oil nourishes the lengths, tames frizz and offers natural protection against the drying effects of the sun. Enough to get through the summer in style, without ever sacrificing the health of your hair.
