Spring is finally upon us and that means an additional set of problems for any hair type – winter’s harsh leftovers, wind, humidity and heat. Missy Ewart, Miami’s most sought after hairstylist and co-owner of South Beach’s swankiest salon Primp Salon & Hair Extension Boutique shares her tips on how she gets her celeb clientele’s locks prepped and ready for Spring.
Tackling brittle, dry hair as a result of winter’s harsh months:
- As the weather starts to warm up and the humidity in the air increases, it’s time to change your conditioning habits. I recommend using a deep conditioning treatment to restore moisture back into your strands. Moroccan Oil has a great deep conditioning treatment.
Preparing frizzy hair for oncoming humidity:
- At Primp we use keratin treatments like Keratin Complex to eliminate frizz. Infusing your hair with protein keratin eliminates unwanted frizz and smoothes the cuticle so the hair lays flat. Specifically, at the beach I would recommend a smoothing serum such as Catwalk’s Sleek Mystique by TIGI.
Managing the sun’s effects:
- While the sun’s natural lightening doesn’t cause significant damage to your hair, over exposure to the sun’s rays can cause dryness and unwanted lightening to colored and highlighted hair. To keep these effects to a minimum try UV protecting products. If your hair has already lightening, I suggest using a toner to change the color of the hair shaft and shine to your ‘do. Wear a hat or bandana at the beach to prevent the sun’s rays from reaching your hair.
Eliminating winter impurities and dullness:
- Brutal winter conditions like cold and wind strip the cuticle, making it rough and susceptible to dryness, dullness and static. I recommend using a non-sulfate shampoo or a clarifying treatment. Apply a light serum to your strands before you blow dry to help your tresses shine in the spring sunlight.
