We all know that summer can be harsh on our skin?all those hours in the sun are fun, but not so great for the wrinkle sitch. But what about our locks, though" Turns out that a day at the beach is just as bad for your hair as it is for your face, and can do serious damage in terms of drying out the hair follicle. Add in a dip in the salt water and now your hair becomes lackluster and damaged, too. The sun’s rays break down the natural proteins, making strands dry and porous, while the salt adds to the dryness by scratching the cuticle.
The best way to provide a barrier against the sun" Consistently deep condition?every third wash or so?to get a strong hydrated base for your hair. After a dip in the ocean, wash your hair immediately with fresh, clean water. Then when you get home, replenish post-beach hair with one of the easy DIY hydrating masks below?and did we mention they’re all natural" Coconut Oil Mask

Coconut isn’t just for your pina colada. This lightweight oil is perfect for a mask because it locks in moisture without petroleum-based ingredients found in many hydrating hair products.
Ingredients:

2 Tbsp coconut oil

1 Tbsp olive oil
Directions:

1. Mix coconut and olive oil.

2. Coat the hair with the blend, focusing on brittle ends.

3. Wrap hair into a bun, cover with a shower cap and let the mix sit for 15-30 minutes.

4. Rinse and shampoo/condition.
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