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Change your hair care routine
Many of us make adjustments to our skin care routine each season and just as the changing temperatures can affect your skin differently, it also impacts your hair. As a result, hair may require a different formula of shampoo and conditioner in the summer than it does in the winter. For some, the humid, hot temperatures of summer increase the buildup of oil on the scalp even if you don’t normally have oily hair. To combat this, use a formula designed specifically for oily hair. And, to combat frizz as the humidity rises, use a smoothing formula. It’s important to select haircare products that meet the changing needs of your hair each season. Sun Protection
You slather sunscreen on your skin to protect it from damaging UV rays; it's equally important to use sun protection for your hair. Prolonged exposure to the sun can cause hair to become dry – almost straw-like. The heat of the sun expands the hair shaft causing the cuticle to open, then when you head to the beach and go in the water, the colour in colour-treated hair washes away making hair look dull. I recommend L’Oréal Paris’ new EverPure Sulfate-Free Color Care System’s Sun Protect Spray  . It provides UV protection for your hair to help maintain its health and colour. If you plan to spend an entire day in the hot sun, re-apply sun protection to your hair every three hours – the same time you re-apply sunscreen to your skin. Wear a stylish wide-brimmed hat or cover hair entirely with a scarf for added protection.
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Use conditioning treatments
To keep hair hydrated and healthy in the summer, it’s important to use a conditioning treatment or masque at least once a week, especially if you have chemically treated hair or heat-style hair regularly. This ensures that your hair is receiving enough conditioning to keep it healthy and prevent it from looking 'frizzy'.
Applying a leave-in conditioner, such as L’Oréal Paris’ EverPure Sulfate-Free Color Care System’s Moisture Leave-in Conditioner  , when outdoors in hotter temperatures is ideal. It coats hair without weighing it down, and keeps hair conditioned all day long. When heading to the beach or the pool, apply a dime-size amount of regular or leave-in conditioner all over hair, coating your tresses to ward off the drying effects of saltwater or chlorine.
Eric behind the scenes at LG Fashion Week, Beauty by L'Oréal Paris, doing finishing touches before model hits the runway.
Remove the surf
After a dip in saltwater, thoroughly rinse locks with fresh water to remove all traces of the salt. Salt dries hair and dulls the appearance of colour-treated hair. When you emerge from a chlorine pool, head straight for the showers and wash out chlorine immediately. It acts like a mild peroxide and impacts the colour of both natural and colour-treated hair, while drying out the ends causing breakage. Never towel dry hair vigorously, this can bring on frizziness and cause hair breakage. Instead, gently pat hair dry to remove excess water.
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Eric Del Monaco recently celebrated his 5th season as the Lead Hair Artist for LG Fashion Week by L’Oréal Paris creating the cutting-edge looks for the runway. Back for a second season on the hit TV show, Project Runway Canada, he created all of the models’ hair looks for each competition. With over 20 years experience as a hair stylist, Eric worked in Italy and Spain. He currently works at a prestigious Toronto hair salon. For more information on Eric or L’Oréal Paris visit lorealparis.ca
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