Summer has started in Spain with a heat wave that puts our appearance against the ropes. We have to make a fresh but stylish outfit, fight skin shine, protect it from the sun and get makeup that is flattering, but not overloaded.
As for hair, in summer we have to pay special attention to it. We have to combat the damage that sun exposure and bathing in the sea do to it, if we do not want to reach September with split ends, brittle fibers, a dull tone and dull hair. For this, in addition to resorting to sun protection for the hair and having hair masks and oils as best allies, hairstyles can also play in our favor.
With a good hairstyle you will be able to considerably reduce the sensation of heat, since it is not as suffocating if you wear it up or if you leave all your hair loose on your head, face and shoulders, as if it were a blanket. Now, there is no reason to settle for any basic, improvised and even scruffy ponytail or bow. A fresh up-do can also be sophisticated and elegant! As a sample, here are a few ideas.
If you fight frizz on a daily basis or don’t want to go for a ‘clean look’ because you don’t feel like something so polished or overloaded with product, it’s best to opt for a ponytail with a casual air. It is ideal for straight hair, but it looks especially good if you have wavy hair, as if you had just left the beach. A trick to make it more original? Leave a couple of strands loose on both sides of the face.
The bow is always a safe bet, whether you want to wear it high or rather low. The trend this season calls for highly polished bows, like a ballerina’s. To do this, she combs the hair well with a brush while you pick it up. Use rubber bands or hairpins so that no strand is loose. Finish off the updo by polishing and fixing the hair with the help of hair gels, gels, styling water or lacquer. The best thing is that it will last all day and it is also great to hide if you have a day of dirty or unruly hair.
Who said that an updo is incompatible with a hat or a cap? You can protect your head from the sun or use these accessories because you like them and they look great in your look. To wear them with an up-do, opt for a low ponytail. In this case, it’s better if it’s disheveled, so it won’t be ruined when you take off your hat.
Of course, the braid is that wild card that is always there. It is more casual than a ponytail or a bow, so it will be fresher, more youthful and daring. There are endless options to choose from, from two traditional braids on both sides of the head, to a single long one in the back, through boxer or root braids.
