Summer is here. It’s that time of the year when you relish delicious ice cream and make way for fun. But here’s the catch: The delightful and beachy warm weather also results in dry, itchy scalp. The things that make summer great are also the things that could make summer bad for your hair: sun, sea, and wind.

1. How Summer Affects Your Hair
2. Should you oil your hair frequently in summer?
3. Will oiling hair in summer cause hair fall and dandruff?
4. Best hair oils for summer

How Summer Affects Your Hair

UV Rays :

When you walk outside and expose your hair to the sun's UV rays, it takes a toll on its health. Direct heat causes your hair to become dry and brittle. Aside from that, UV radiation from the sun has been shown to be detrimental not just to your hair but also to your scalp. In the summer, the sun is one of the most common causes of hair loss. Along with hair loss, damaging sun rays can cause natural pigment loss, dullness, and elasticity loss.

Water :

The next thing in line is water. Summer is the time to spend almost all your time in either swimming pools or beaches. And chlorine and salt water are the enemies of hair during summer. Both, mixed with sun rays, is a recipe for disaster. It makes your hair drier, your scalp itchier, and sucks all the vitamins out of your hair.

Wind :

The last thing that is damaging your hair in this scorching heat of summer is the wind. Wind tangles your hair into little knots which is the main reason for breakage of hair, and it leads to length damage later on which causes split ends. These 3 are the main reasons you will have to take extra care of your hair in the summers.

Should you oil your hair frequently in summer?

For most of the questions regarding hair care, all we have ever heard is that oiling your hair will fix that problem. But is this true during summers also? Summer is believed to be the time to cut back on hot oil massages if you're one of those people who enjoys them.

Frequency of Oiling :

If you normally oil your hair once a week, reduce it to once every two weeks. It's one of the most basic methods for getting rid of oily hair and believe us when we say it works. Also avoid oiling your hair overnight!

Frequency of Washing :

Washing your hair more often in summer is also advisable because the summer heat causes your scalp to produce more oil, it's vital to wash your hair every other day. An infected scalp is susceptible to a variety of fungal illnesses! Don't wash your hair every other day if you think it would harm it. Recognize that this is an absolute necessity for the summer. Clean your hair every day with lukewarm water (avoid hot water) and keep your oil production under control.

Protection :

As per experts, in the summer, oiling your hair, once in a while, provides a layer that protects it from sun damage. Over-drying and dull hair texture can be caused by sun damage. Because of its lightness, coconut oil is also a good option for use in the summer. When shampooing after oiling, it nourishes your scalp and quickly removes dirt and dead cells.

Will oiling hair in summer cause hair fall and dandruff?

Hair fall and dandruff are problems everyone has dealt with sooner or later in life. The heat, the dryness, and the humidity which summer brings are the reasons for hair fall and dandruff can be caused by a dry scalp, poor hair care, and other factors.

Contrary to the popular belief your head sheds more hair in summer than in winter to keep your head cool. And oiling them with your normal, everyday oil is not something we can vouch for.

When it comes to treating dandruff , there are a variety of home remedies that can be used to get rid of the flakes, the most popular of which is oiling your hair. But here are a few things to keep in mind:

1. Oiling your hair is beneficial for hair fall, but it is not beneficial to dandruff. The oil should not be your go-to dandruff treatment. It's only going to worsen the problem.

2. Dandruff is not caused by just dryness, first and foremost. It is caused by an overgrowth of fungus, which in many people feeds on excess oil and dead skin cells, resulting in the shedding of skin cells into flakes.

So, to deal with hair fall and dandruff in the summers, there are some specific oils that can help you in the betterment of the quality of the health of your hair.

Best hair oils for summer:

Almond Oil :

Almond Oil is good for hair that is thinning. This is the oil to use if you're experiencing hair loss. It's been suggested that using almond oil on a regular basis promotes hair growth, maybe because it's high in Vitamin E, which is essential for hair growth and nourishment. Almond oil also acts as a hair cleanser, removing dust particles and impurities in a single wash.

Coconut Oil :

Coconut Oil is suitable for all hair types. In India, coconut oil is frequently used. Coconut oil is a versatile oil that works for all hair types. It helps in hair development, relieves dandruff and dry scalp, offers nutrients, and gives hair a lustrous glow. This is your best bet if you want to condition your hair all the way down to the tips.

Olive Oil :

Olive Oil is good for sensitive hair. Olive Oil will never produce an allergic reaction, which makes it ideal for people with delicate hair. Because it's anti-inflammatory and lightweight, it's good for moisturizing and it also improves scalp health.

Tea Tree Oil :

Tea tree oil can be used in place of your regular oil. In addition, add a few drops of tea tree oil to your shampoo while rinsing your hair. It helps to treat an oily scalp and the dandruff.

Using the right oil is not where your hair care for summer stops. It’s the second last step. The last and the most important step is in fact the shampoo and the conditioner you use.

The heat, the UV rays, smoke, dust, and other contaminants in the air will harm your locks, making them harsh and prone to breaking. To counteract day-to-day hair fall in this summer, here’s a solution!

Try the new Pantene Bamboo shampoo, now with Bamboo extracts & Provitamin B5 formula which gives your hair Strength* & Flexibility for reduced hair fall**.
Tie it up with the Pantene 3 Minute Miracle Bamboo Conditioner, first time ever in India, for desired results.
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**due to breakage