Diane’s Tips for Summer-Ready Hair: How to Prep and Protect against the heat!
Summer is officially here — and while we all love the sunshine, vacations, and new styles, it’s important to prep your hair for the season before jumping into your next look.
Step 1: Restore Before You Style
Before installing any protective styles like braids or twists, using restorative conditioning is key to keeping your hair healthy underneath. At SimpleeBEAUTIFUL, we recommend starting with a clarifying cleanse using tea tree products, like the Paul Mitchell’s Tea Tree Hemp Restoring Clarifying Shampoo, to detox your scalp and strands. Then go in with nourishing shampoo to follow up:
✔ Sienna Naturals H.A.P.I. Shampoo — gentle, sulfate-free cleanser that removes buildup while hydrating and defining textured hair
🔗 Buy directly from Sienna Naturals for $34 or in-store
After cleansing, go in with deep moisture. Our go-to is favorites:
✔ Sienna Naturals Plant Power Mask — rich in plant-based nutrients to strengthen your hair
🔗 Buy directly from Sienna Naturals for $34 or in-store
✔ Eden Anti-Breakage Deep Conditioner — helps reduce shedding and prep your strands for protective styles
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This step ensures your hair is nourished and strong before adding any tension with cornrows and or extensions with protective braid styles.
Step 2: Summer Protection with the Right Products & Styles
Protective styles not only keep your hair neat in the heat but also shields your ends from sun damage and breakage. We’re big believers in using clean, eco-friendly options for extensions:
✔ Rebundle Banana Fiber Hair – This biodegradable fiber holds moisture in and keeps your styles lightweight. Check it out on their official website or get in-store
✔ Slayyy Non-Toxic Synthetic Hair – A safer alternative to traditional synthetic braiding hair. Shop Slayyy Hair or get in-store
✔ Human hair, of course! It’s a great alternative that doesn’t damage your natural hair and can be reused.
SimpleeBEAUTIFUL also offers our Restorative Oil Collection (purchased in-store) perfect for keeping your scalp healthy while your hair is tucked away. Our Moringa Elixir and Invigorating Elixir, these oils are packed with vitamins like Biotin (B7), Vitamin D, E, A, Omegas, Iron, and Zinc — all crucial for stimulating new hair growth and keeping inflammation at bay.
Step 3: Growth, Retention & Maintenance
Fun fact: Hair grows faster in the summer! As Increased movement and metabolism during the summer helps stimulate growth — but retention is the real goal during the summer. That means:
✔ Keep up with vitamins like D, Biotin (B7), Iron, Zinc, and Omegas
✔ Trim your ends to avoid split ends traveling up the hair shaft
✔ Spray your braids with hydrating mists & lightly cleanse your scalp weekly
✔ Use tools like a Dry Glove to dry your braids without disturbing your style. Shop Dry Glove or get in-store
Our recommended affordable, protective styles — all under $300 — include:
Knotless Braids (with/without boho curls)
Twisting your natural hair
Goddess Cornrows
Sleek Ponytails
Crochet Styles
Sew-in Curly and Coily Weaves
Step 4: Keep the Education Going
Hair care doesn’t stop after summer! The seasons change, and so should your hair routine. In summer, hydration and light oils are your best friend. In winter, heavier moisture becomes key.
Want to learn more and grow your skills? Don’t forget to apply for our upcoming Fall Apprenticeship Programs. Whether you’re interested in styling, product education, or hands-on experience, this is your chance to level up your hair knowledge and be apart of the SimpleeBeautiful family.
Stay tuned in for the after vacation and fall ready tips and tricks!
Book your appointment with us today and let SimpleeBEAUTIFUL help you nourish, protect, and slay your hair this season and moving forward- inside and out.
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