Summer Extension Care Essentials
As the weather gets warmer and pool days fill the calendar, it’s more important than ever to make sure your hair care routine is top notch. Summer brings a whole variety of factors that can damage both your natural hair and extensions: sun, saltwater, chlorine, heat, and dreaded sunscreen discoloration. Luckily, we’ve got you covered when it comes to protecting your extensions this summer!
Ever wondered why extensions can look worse for wear during the summer months? Believe it or not, your hair can experience sun damage just like your skin! While it doesn’t burn the same way, your hair can experience both dryness and fading due to UV exposure. Couple that with additional dryness, tangling, and chemical intervention from time in the pool and your locks can be in serious trouble.
The biggest summer extension issue has become notorious over the years - the chemicals in traditional sunscreen turn extensions pink!
First things first, let’s get that nightmare out of the way so you never have to worry about it again. Our Invisible Broad Spectrum Mineral Sunscreen dries clear without feeling greasy, and protects your skin without discoloring your extensions. To sweeten the deal even more, it boosts hydration with Shea butter, Argan oil, and squalene, and doesn’t damage reefs! Look no further for extension safe sunscreen - we’ve got you (plus your skin, your hair, and your extensions) covered!
With your SPF taken care of, you’re ready to hit the pool, but not without prepping your hair first! Here’s an unexpected hack to keep your hair from absorbing those drying chemicals in the pool: wet your hair first! Hair functions like a sponge, and if the cuticles of each strand are saturated with clean water, it inhibits their ability to absorb the chemical filled water, protecting each strand! For an extra nourishing dip in the pool, wet your strands and apply your favorite hair mask prior to your swim!
To protect your hair from tangles, we recommend a loose braid or bun, and bonus points if you keep your hair out of the pool completely with a cute top knot tied up with one of our silk scrunchies!
After your pool/lake/beach day, it’s time to replenish the moisture your strands crave. There’s no better way to do this than with a deeply nourishing, sulfate free conditioning masque, and we happen to have an excellent one up our sleeve. Meet our velvety masque, specially formulated to fight frizz and deeply penetrate each cuticle and repair damage with a lightweight yet rich texture! What’s even better? It smells absolutely incredible. We highly recommend deep conditioning at least once a week, plus after each dip in the water and extended periods of time in the sun.
Looking for a daily defense against humidity and frizz? Look no further than a gentle brush with a lightweight hydrating oil. Incorporating this into your daily routine helps lock in moisture to your strands and adds a gorgeous shine and silky smooth texture. To prevent weighing your hair extensions down, apply 1-2 pumps of our hydrating oil for hair extensions, warm the oil between your palms, and then apply from the tips working up before brushing!
Enjoying your summer shouldn’t mean sacrificing the health of your hair, and we’re determined to have your back from lazy afternoons by the pool to your nighttime routine! The entire LHC lineup is dedicated to lightweight, nutrient rich hydration for your longest, healthiest hair ever, plus a longer wear for your extensions!
Ready for flawless hair all summer? Grab your LHC now!