Summer Hair Care Tips from Naomi Knights
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Summer is the best! When the weather turns sunny, you can bet I’m
spending 90% of my free time outdoors. BBQ’s, and swimming pools, here
I come! The only thing (besides mosquitoes) that stinks about
summertime though is the damage all that chlorine and sunshine can do
to your hair. But if there’s one person I can think of who knows the
ins and outs of hair chemistry, it’s Naomi Knights, colorist at ION
Studio in New York. I turned to her for some tips to keep your locks
lush all summer long.
“The first thing that comes to mind when it comes to masks you can do
yourself is an avocado mask. It’s extremely nourishing and that’s
exactly what the hair needs after a summer of fun! I find the most
simple method is avocado and olive oil. I usually do about 2-3
tablespoons of olive oil per avocado. It’s especially nice if you heat
the olive oil before mixing it with the avocado. Apply to dry hair and
leave for 20-30 minutes then shampoo off with a delicate shampoo and a
nourishing conditioner. Avocado is very high in fatty acids and a good
source of vitamin D and Potassium, and olive oil will help keep the
shine in your hair!
If your scalp is sensitive from the sun, you can add a few drops of a
calendula or chamomile essential oil for soothing purposes. Do be
careful of certain essential oils like tea tree on sun sensitive scalps
as they can be a bit too stimulating. If you decide you want to use
essential oils add a little jojoba oil to the mix because it helps
carry the oils into your scalp gently.
When going into the ocean water or a swimming pool you want to be sure
to use a silicone or oil-based product on your hair for protection as
these separate from water and can help prevent the penetration of the
chlorine and dehydration of the salt.
The whole Davines Su line has something for every hair type as far as
protection is concerned. It’s really important to use a more nourishing
shampoo and conditioner like the one in SU after the sun to replace
your hair’s natural elements.I also try to get all my clients to come
in for a Detox treatment before and after the summer time to protect
their hair. The mud really absorbs any unwanted excess on the hair and
the shampoo helps to control chlorine while the conditioner prevents
future penetration of such environmental damages.”
I went in not too long ago for the Detox treatment, and it was
incredible! It’s literally like a facial mud mask for your hair. It
draws out any impurities, either due to product overload, pollution, or
hard water, and makes your hair look much brighter, kind of like you
just had it colored. It’s amazing what builds up in your strands over
time!
