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How To Get Your Best Summer Curls, according to top Industry Pros

Updated: Feb 8, 2021


Depending on the forecast, summer can be the best—or worst—of times for curly hair. And there’s always one question: Is the humidity friend or foe? On the one hand, it can galvanize your curl pattern and take volume to new heights. On the other, it can compromise definition by causing coils to unfurl and frizz. And then there’s the exposure to harmful UV rays and drying chlorine or salt water, which can put hair health at risk. From protecting spirals in the elements to game-changing styling techniques, here three hair pros create the blueprint for glossy, full-bodied ringlets all summer long.

Protect Against the Elements Just as it’s harmful to your skin, prolonged exposure to the sun’s UVA and UVB rays can damage the cuticle, the outermost layer of the hair, which makes holding a curl more difficult. “In the summer, your activities change and if you’re exposed to more sun, you have to protect your hair accordingly,” says natural hair expert Stacey Ciceron, who was tapped by Oribe to expand its Moisture & Control range to include products for tighter curl textures. Ciceron also calls attention to chlorine, a sanitizing agent added to swimming pools that can strip the hair of its natural protective oils, and salt water, which can dehydrate the hair. Limiting exposure is ideal, but when you are relaxing by the pool or spending a long day at the beach, cover hair with a hat or head scarf, and use products with thermal and UV protectants, says Ciceron. She also suggests giving curls a break by styling them into protective styles (“what we call ‘vacation hair’ in the natural community,” says Ciceron), such as braids, twists, wigs, or weaves. Read full Vogue article

Original Article by Lauren Valenti

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