How to Survive Summer When You Have Thinning Hair
Summer’s here, and after more than a year spent indoors, it’s time to get out and enjoy the warm weather. But even with your excitement for the new season, you might wonder how to protect your delicate, thinning hair from summer’s environmental aggressors.
Thankfully, we’ve got you (and your hair) covered. From tips to keep you looking your best without adding stress to your tresses to easy remedies you can do at home to ensure your thinning hair thrives, we’re here to help you survive summer and make sure it’s a worry-free one, well, at least where your thinning hair’s concerned.
What Causes Thinning Hair
First, is your hair thinning, or could your hair loss be due to breakage? It’s normal to lose anywhere from 50 to 100 strands of hair a day, and it can look like even more if you don’t wash your hair daily. But if the hair left in your hairbrush or pillowcase is shorter than usual, you might be dealing with hair breakage due to decreased moisture content.
If your hair feels lighter, your forehead is more prominent, or you start to see more of your scalp, you may have thinning hair. Maybe you’ve noticed that your hair just isn’t styling like it used to or is beginning to come out in clumps—there are many signs you can look for to determine if your hair is starting to thin.
It’s normal for your hair texture and color to change as you age, especially during significant life events like pregnancy and menopause. But if you’re concerned about how drastically your hair changes, don’t be afraid to consult your doctor, as there may be other underlying health issues.
How to Protect Your Thinning Hair from the Summer Sun
While you work to strengthen your thinning hair from home (more on that later!), there are many things you can do to protect your hair and scalp from the summer sun when you’re out and about. A lot of women think there are things they can’t do anymore because of their thinning hair, such as going swimming or pulling their hair up into a chic bun or ponytail, but that couldn’t be further from the truth.
Swim Cap, Anyone?
Yes, saltwater and chlorine can be harsh on your fragile hair, but that doesn’t mean you can’t dip in the pool or enjoy the beach—you must be more mindful of your locks. If you’re not one to dunk your head under the waves, simply clipping your hair up so that it’s off your neck and out of your face should suffice. But if you can’t resist that cool-off, you can don a swim cap or make sure you wash out, rinse, and care for your hair as soon as you return home.
The Magic of Hair Gel
Want to rock a relaxed updo to that outdoor concert but afraid to put pressure on your roots? You can achieve the same sleek look as the stars by gently brushing your hair, smoothing it flat, and incorporating some hair gel. There’s no need to stress your tender scalp by pulling your strands at the roots into a tight updo when hair gel will do most of the work for you with the same result.
Try a Shorter Style
If you want to let your hair flow loose and free, you might be worried about how the strands at your scalp will look now that your hair is thinning. Many women with thinning hair keep their locks short to increase their hair’s volume. This is because when your hair is longer, it weighs down the strands closest to your scalp, making it appear thinner and plastered to your skin.
Accessorize Your Look
And if all else fails, remember that accessories are never out of fashion, which means you can trust your favorite hat, scarf, bandana, or wrap. We all have bad hair days or days where we would instead not make the effort. There’s a reason hair accessories were invented. So grab whatever hat or scarf matches your mood that day and let your fun and playful side fly. Just remember to wash your hair accessories regularly so that any dirt, grime, and sweat buildup doesn’t clog the pores in your scalp and cause scalp irritation or infection.
At-Home Remedies for Thinning Hair
Thankfully, there are several things you can do at home to help your hair be at its healthiest before you step out into the summer sun. Not only can the below methods help combat your thinning hair, but they can even reverse some of the thinning.
The first and easiest thing you can add to your routine to help your hair bounce back are biotin and collagen vitamins. This is one reason Better Not Younger has specifically formulated our Significant Other Hair, Skin & Nail Supplement, and our Power Within Skin & Scalp Collagen Gummies. While both are excellent supplements, they’re even more powerful when used together.
Adding a daily scalp massage and hair serum to your hair-care routine can boost your hair’s thickness and density while stimulating follicles. We recommend knocking out two birds with one stone by using our Superpower Hair & Scalp Serum in combination with our Superpower Liquid Comb, better known as our Superpower™ Hair & Scalp Duo, to give your scalp one of the best massages it’s ever had.
Don’t forget to supplement your daily hair health routine by adding a volumizing shampoo and conditioner to help thicken your thinning hair. This will help add life back into your tresses while you work on your hair’s health from the inside out. Our Wake Up Call Volumizing Duo is packed with vitamins, essential fatty acids, and more beneficial ingredients to nourish your hair and scalp.
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