Hey guys! Today some of my blogger friends and myself started a Coast to Coast Summer Survival series, the first installment is all about surviving a Beach/Pool day. I tend to go to the beach more often and usually the only thing I am somewhat worried about is my HAIR. Even more so now that I wear it natural, I have really tight coils so I don’t want it to turn into a tangled mess and my low porosity hair is prone to dryness, needless to say that salt/chlorine water are my enemies. So this is how I get my hair ready for a pool/beach day.
Pre Beach/Pool:
- In my spray bottle I have a mix of water and this daily moisturizer by Thalia Waajid. Think 2 part water and 1 part moisturizer, I use this mix on a daily basis. So I spray this mixture in my hair to get it damped.
- I then apply my leave-in conditioner, I am currently loving this shea butter one by Savannah. The bottle is huge and it is worth every penny.
- I then seal my hair with Argan oil, I know most people prefer coconut oil but I found that lighter oils work better for me.
- I also make sure to fully detangle my hair, I just got this detangler brush and it is a game changer. It works for all hair types and I do notice less hair breakage when using it.
- I then proceed to do a protective style, I never wear my hair out at the beach, my go-to is the Halo Crown done with two flat twists.
Post Beach/Pool:
- First and foremost, I rinse my hair with water of course.
- I immediately shampoo and condition my hair. I just started using the Shea Moisture Low Porosity line and will report on that, but I’ve used and love this line my Verb that is very hydrating. I plan on alternating with the Verb and Shea Moisture line.
- I also always deep condition and use a heat cap to bring all the moisture back. Linking to my top 3 deep conditioner below.
- Then style as you usually do.
Caryl || Rachelle || Gina || Cyndi || Jo-Lynne
Follow through our coast-to-coast blog hop by heading north to Pennsylvania for JoLynne’s take on this week’s theme, or simply use the links above to meet each blogger in this series.
I use many of these products myself! The Argan oil is my fave =)
– Cielo
Mermaid in Heels
I love argan oil too! I should start treating my hair before I get in the water! It’s always so hard to detangle afterwards!
Jill
Doused In Pink
Such great tips, hair care is so essential in the summer, especially after a day at the beach!
Xoxo,
Whitney & Blaire
Peaches In A Pod
Oh my goodness, I never had a clue how much work you had to do to care for your hair until following you on Snapchat, and this just takes it to another level! Your hair always looks great so obviously you know what you’re doing!
Gina || On the Daily Express
Gina took the words right out of my mouth! So much work, but it really does pay off because your hair always looks extra fabulous!
Carylee | morepiecesofme.com
I am horrible about protecting my hair in the sun. That’s probably why my color doesn’t last as long as it should! This is such a fun collab. I love hearing everyone’s different perspectives.
I think I need a detangler brush. I wasn’t sure if they were worth it, but it sounds like they are!
Wasn’t sure they were as well, but this one is a game changer for me. Try it if you don’t like it just send it back. Amazon is great about returns
Thank you! I just placed an order for the detangling brush for my 4 year old granddaughter!
Love this I need that brush!
I really need that brush!! Seems like it would be a huge game changer for me.
xo,
Angela
I know I’ve said it before, but I absolutely LOVE your natural hair. I think it makes you look even younger too. I’ve seen you wear the heat cap on your snapchat and it makes me want to try it. I have coarse, curly hair so I love deep conditioning but have never done a heat cap. I also need to get one of those detangler brushes!
https://elementsofellis.com/
I wish I lived close to the beach! ha!
I love this! Off to check out the other ladies. And you halo crown looks amazing on you! A braided halo is my go to style 🙂
I have to deep condition my hair right quick as it is so damaged, I am going to try this I don’t want to cut my hair right so deep conditioning is more or less mandatory.
Allie of
http://www.allienyc.com