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The Fall Haircare Guide Harsh summer elements, and the change to cooler fall weather, can often take its toll on your hair MELANIE FOURIE
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un-kissed windswept hair is as synonymous with summer as airy dresses, tank tops, and flipflops. However, summer is also associated with harsh UV rays, excessive humidity, chlorine-infused pool water, and salty seawater. These elements are a harmful concoction for your scalp and hair. That being said, the season’s change from warm to cool temperatures, may expose your hair to further damage. Here’s how you can restore your tresses after a long summer, and prevent further damage as the season transitions to fall. HOW SUMMER MAY RAVAGE YOUR TRESSES Your hair comprises substances like melanin and keratins that guard your hair from UV rays. However, too much exposure to the sun can deplete your keratin levels. This can leave your hair looking dry, brittle, or lackluster. If your hair has been overexposed to heat, it doesn’t replenish itself automatically.
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