Summer is full of fun. Fun in the sun, fun in the sand, fun in the pool. Fun, fun fun! You know what isn't fun? Dry, brittle summer hair. Why not give your hair the best chance at remaining healthy and beautiful all summer long? Read on to see all ways you can treat your hair well while having a blast at the beach or in pool...
QUICK HEALTHY HAIR TIPS
- Use a natural, sulfate-free, hydrating shampoo and conditioner. Our house loves the Copaiba Vanilla or Lavender Volume shampoo & conditioner
- Use Mirah Lustrous Hair Oil on the ends of the hair to prevent damage. We like to do this after washing or wetting the hair.
- Add 10-15 drops to your shampoo, conditioner or hair mask for healthy hair and scalp.
- Opt for claw clips or loose cotton scrunchies over tight hair bands.
- Consider a silk pillowcase to reduce frizz for hair with natural texture or wave.
Having healthy, shiny, soft hair can take some time if you're starting with hair that is dry and damaged. Try the above tips or the healthy hair protocol below for at least two months! Whether you are wanting to support what is already good or whether you need some extra TLC, these products are our tried and true for luxurious locks.
HEALTHY HAIR PROTOCOL
- NingXia Red
- SulfurZyme Powder
- Inner Beauty Collagen
- Mineral Essence
- Royal Hawaiian Sandalwood Hydrosol
- Rosemary, Cedarwood and Lavender Essential Oils
Healthy hair isn't just about how it makes us look and feel - it is also a huge indicator of things going on underneath! So when it comes to hair health, what you use on your locks is just as important as what you put in your body. There are a handful of supplements and essential oils that are incredible for hair health, growth, and recovery. And these supplements also have other health benefits as well! Read on to see all the ways you can incorporate these products.
HEALTHY HAIR RECIPES & DIYs
Daily Beauty Boost Tonic
- 4oz NingXia Red
- 1 scoop Inner Beauty Collagen
- 1 tsp SulfurZyme powder
- Water or organic orange juice (sparkling, mineral, plain)
- 3 droppersful Mineral Essence Add NingXia Red and water/juice to a glass, then add collagen and mix with a handheld milk frother. Pour over ice (if desired) and enjoy!
DIY Hair Growth Spray
- 30 drops each Rosemary, Cedarwood, and Lavender
- A bottle of Royal Hawaiian Sandalwood Hydrosol Add essential oils to the RHS Hydrosol and invert to gently mix. Shake well before using, then apply to the scalp in the morning and evening and brush through with a dry brush. Continue using twice a day for 3 months.
Nourishing Hair Mask
- 2 Tbsp avocado oil
- 4 drops Rosemary essential oil
- 3 drops Lavender essential oil
- Gently mix the avocado oil and essential oils together, then apply directly to the hair either in a small spray bottle or by dipping a wide tooth comb/brush into the mixture and brushing into the hair. Focus on dry areas and ends.
- Let sit 30-60 minutes, then rinse, wash and style per usual.
DIY Detangler Spray
- 4oz glass spray bottle
- 1 tsp KidScents or Copaiba Vanilla conditioner
- 1 dropperful Mirah Hair oil
- 10 drops each Lavender, Geranium essential oils Mix into spray bottle and use to detangle hair as needed.
School Hair, Don't Care Spray (great for keeping those
pesky school annoyances away!)
pesky school annoyances away!)I know schools out for the summer but save this recipe for when they are back in the classroom sharing "all the things!"
- 4 oz glass spray bottle
- 10 drops Tea Tree
- 12 drops Lavender
- 8 drops Geranium
- Add a couple squirts of witch hazel + then top with water. Give it a good shake + spray on hair twice a day - before and after school!
DIY Dry Shampoo
For light hair:
- 1/4 cup organic arrowroot powder
- 1 Tbsp baking soda (optional, helps with oily scalp)
- 1 tsp organic turmeric powder (optional, for golden tones)
- 1 tsp beet root powder or raspberry fruit powder (optional, for red hues)
- 3 drops Lavender Essential Oil
- 3 drops Rosemary Essential Oil
- 2 drops Cedarwood Essential Oil
For darker hair:- 2 Tbsp organic arrowroot powder
- 2 Tbsp organic raw cacao powder
- ½-1 Tbsp baking soda (optional, helps with oily scalp)
- 3 drops Lavender Essential Oil
- 3 drops Rosemary Essential Oil
- 2 drops Cedarwood Essential Oil
Add powders to a food processor and pulse to incorporate. Add essential oils and gently pulse again. You may have to play with the amount of turmeric, paprika or cocoa powder that you add in order to get a shade that is perfect for you. Option to leave these out all together as well! Try adding these 1 teaspoon or so at a time and test it to your root color, adding more if you need. If your mixture becomes too dark, add a little more arrowroot powder to lighten it.
Store your mixture in a glass jar. When ready to use, apply the powder to the roots of your hair using a makeup brush. And enjoy the calming yet uplifting aroma of the lavender and rosemary as you go throughout your day!
DIY Mermaid Hair Spritz
Bring out your inner mermaid with this daily hair spritz that strengthens hair, promotes shine and growth, and smells incredible.
- 20 drops Cedarwood
- 20 drops Rosemary
- 20 drops Lavender
- 10 drops Geranium
- 10 drops Joy
- Alcohol-free witch hazel
- 4oz glass spray bottle Add essential oils to a 4oz glass spray bottle, then fill with alcohol-free witch hazel. Spray onto wet hair daily. You can also spray onto dry hair to refresh.
Dry Scalp Rinse
- ¼ cup apple cider vinegar with ‘the mother'
- 5 drops each Tea Tree, Rosemary Mix together and spray onto the scalp. Let sit for 30 minutes then rinse and wash per usual.
DIY Dry Scalp Shampoo
- YL Bath and Shower Gel Base
- 10 drops each Lemon, Rosemary
- 20 drops Lavender
- 5 drops Peppermint
- 10 drops Cedarwood for growth
Spend this summer taking good care of your hair! To learn more about the integumentary system (Hair, skin, and nails) click the link below...
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