Damaged hair after the summer: the best remedies

Why is hair more damage after summer? 

When the holidays come to an end, the hair often appears more damaged. This is because excessive exposure to sunlight, salt and chlorine from the pool cause the scalp a greater oxidative stress if compared to other seasons, thus making the hair more brittle and damaged.

It is not only the aesthetics of the hair to be negatively affected by the action of these three external agents. In fact, even the hair structure becomes more fragile. Therefore,  hair breaks more easily and hair loss is greater.

Fortunately, there are effective natural remedies and tailor-made hair products to take care of the hair after the summer. Here are the best ones according to our team of Kmax experts.

Aloe vera for dehydrated hair 

Since ancient times, aloe vera has been exploited for its therapeutic properties to ensure the health and well-being of skin appendages. Even today, in fact, it is considered one of the most effective remedies in case of burns and skin scalds.

Its moisturizing, anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties are also ideal for promoting hair well-being. Thanks to its formula rich in minerals and vitamins, the gel extracted from this plant is able to restore the correct degree of the epidermis hydration. After the summer season, in fact, the skin of the scalp tends to be more irritated and dehydrated. The nourishing and purifying action of aloe vera is a real cure-all to ensure the hair regrowth cycle.

There are several ways to take advantage of the properties of this plant to treat damaged and brittle hair. The first is to apply the aloe vera gel directly to the scalp and hair, massage the mixture and rinse it before applying your daily shampoo. Another method is to dilute the aloe vera-based gel in your shampoo, so as to enrich its formulation with the moisturizing and revitalizing properties of this plant. Alternatively, and certainly more effective and practical, you can take advantage of the properties of aloe vera by choosing a shampoo that has already included this active in its composition for a moisturizing and stimulating cleansing.

In fact, aloe vera is one of the active ingredients used in all Kmax detergents. This is because when the hair is fragile and damaged, a delicate shampoo enriched with conditioning agents such as aloe vera (but also jojoba oil and wheat proteins) can be an effective and concrete solution.

In particular, the precious detergents Kmax Stimulating Shampoo and Kmax Volumizing Shampoo use aloe vera as an active to restore the health of the scalp and thus bring benefits to the entire hair structure. 

And more than this, in the specific post-transplant cleansers of the Healing line, such as Kmax Healing Hair Transplant Post-Surgery Cleanser Shampoo and Kmax Healing Hair Transplant Post-Surgery Foamer Shampoo, the washing base, which generally consists of water, has been completely replaced with the gel extracted from this plant, so as to make cleansing even more soothing and regenerating.

Conditioner to say goodbye to damaged hair 

Hair conditioner is one of the most precious allies to regain the softness they need to look both beautiful and healthy. On a cosmetological level, in fact, the conditioner is characterized by a cationic base, unlike the shampoo whose formulation is characterized by anionic surfactants. This scientific note is necessary to understand how conditioner and shampoo work in synergy and how the conditioner is able to restore the correct degree of softness after a wash.

A good conditioner also improves the detangling of the hair. In fact, by decreasing the presence of knots, it also becomes easier to comb or brush the hair avoiding to break them unnecessarily. Damaged hair is more fragile than healthy hair and requires special gentleness in cosmetic treatments.

In these cases, opting for a strong restructuring and anti-hair loss conditioner such as Kmax Stimulating Leave-In Conditioner is the best choice. Thanks to its formula enriched with the best stimulating and moisturizing active ingredients, the leave-in conditioner of the Kmax line is able to give body and softness to both damaged and dry hair due to topical alcohol-based lotions.

Avocado non just to eat 

Rich in omega 3, vitamins and minerals, avocado is one of the most popular superfoods of recent years. It is a powerful energizer thanks to the abundant amount of potassium, magnesium, zinc and phosphorus. This fruit is also rich in B vitamins and vitamin E, which, as we explained in this other article on vitamins for hair, are essential components for hair health. Introducing it into your diet is the easiest way to benefit from all its nutrients, but it's not the only one.

When it comes to damaged and brittle hair, the best way to benefit from the nourishing and moisturizing properties of avocado is by applying it directly to the hair. Making a mask with this fruit is, in fact, an excellent treatment for damaged hair after summer.

Simply choose a ripe avocado and mash it in a bowl until creamy. To further increase the emollient effect, you can add two tablespoons of extra-virgin olive oil. Then just apply the homemade mask for dry hair and leave it on for at least half an hour and then rinse it with a mild shampoo. Thanks to the presence of omega 3 and vitamin E, the hair is immediately softer and shiner.

For hair damaged by UV rays 

Excessive sun exposure, especially if without an adequate protection, causes damage to both the skin and hair. In the first case, in general, the consequences are immediately visible with the classic burns. Instead, sun damage to the hair structure can manifest itself both through instant scalp irritation and, in a second stage, with more abundant hair loss at the end of summer and with the advent of autumn.

For example, exposing yourself to the sun for a long time without wearing a hat promotes irritation and redness of the scalp, thus causing skin disorders such as dandruff, psoriasis and dermatitis. In these cases, it is essential to re-establish the optimal conditions of the scalp and promote the maintenance of a good hydration at skin level. To do this, you need to rely on specific hair products such as Kmax Stimulating Hair Follicle Spray based on copper-peptides, which, as we have explained in this article, are among the best anti-hair loss and stimulating active ingredients. Its strong antioxidant and anti-inflammatory action reduces irritation and itching of the scalp, improving skin health and ensuring proper hair regrowth.

Towards the happy ending 

Now that you know the best remedies for damaged hair, use them in your favor to regain the optimal health and well-being of your hair. Timeliness, consistency and quality products are the essential trio for stronger and healthier hair, especially in view of autumn hair loss.

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