best products to keep your hair fresh during a heatwave

As summer continues and the hot weather sticks around, there is nothing worse than the heat destroying the style you have perfected. Although the heat can boost your mood, it is important to invest in products so that your hair stays healthy and hydrated throughout. Here are my top products for keeping your fresh during a heatwave.

Matte Clays

Matte clays are a great choice for during a heatwave as they absorb sweat and excess oil, resist melting in high temperatures and provide a strong, non-greasy hold that keeps hair looking clean instead of sweaty. Products like high-shine gels can melt, mix with swear and make the hair look slick or greasy whereas a matte finish maintains a dry, natural look. Whether you have short or long hair, a matte clay will help tame and add texture on the hottest of days.

Sea Salt Sprays

Sea salt sprays are an essential during a heatwave as flat or limp hair usually collapses within minutes in humid summer air. Salt adds gritty friction to the hair strands, lifting them from the roots for lasting, effortless volume. Traditional heavy gels or oil-based pomades can liquify and feel suffocating when you sweat. As sea salt sprays are water based, the breathable mist leaves a clean, non-greasy finish. Spray 3-6 spritzes on towel-dried hair and focus mainly on the roots and mid-lengths to get beach ready hair.

Sweat Proof Styling Gel

Sweat proof styling gels are ideal during a heatwave as they prevent your hairstyle from collapsing, resist humidity and-induced frizz and avoid a heavy, greasy buildup when your scalp naturally perspires. Unlike heavy winter pomades, sweat proof gels offer a breathable, non-greasy finish and stop sweat and high humidity from breaking down the hold. They typically wash out easily with water, preventing the sweat, salt and product residue combination from irritating a hot scalp.

UV-Protectant Leave-in Spray

UV protectant products are a must during a heatwave because the shield hair from sun damage, lock in vital moisture and prevent frizz from weighing the hair down. Strong sunlight breaks down hair proteins but UV sprays act like a shield against harsh rays. Many leave-in mists offer a dual protection by safeguarding exposed scalp areas or thinning hair lines from direct sunburn. Humid, sticky heat opens the hair cuticle and causes swelling but a lightweight leave-in spray smooths flyway’s and keeps styles controlled all day.