We’ve finally made it to summer! It’s time to kick back and relax, but don't forget to take care of your hair! Summer time can really do some damage to your hair if you aren't caring for it in the right ways. Here are a few tips that have helped me:

1.Moisturize

If you aren't wearing a protective style during the summer it is important to keep your curls in the best condition. The main way of doing this is moisturizing- daily! When washing use a dime size amount of shampoo and the same with conditioner. Leave-in conditioners do wonders when it comes to keeping your curls hydrated. After applying your leave-in make sure to apply oils (like coconut oil) at the ends of your curls to lock in that moisture.

2.Protective Styles

My personal favorite protective style are Marley twists! They are easy to do and are very light! Other forms of protective styling are: boxed braids, cornrows, wigs, crochet braids, and Havana twists. If you are trying to save up this summer and can't afford to get your hair done, Breanna Rutter on YouTube has a channel where she teaches how to do all kinds of protective styling! All you have to do is buy the hair at your local beauty supply store.

3.Find Good Products

There are thousands of different hair products out there and it can be difficult when it comes to picking the right one. Some ingredients to stay away from in shampoos and conditioners are: sulfate, fragrance, potassium sorbet, PEG, and many more. You can find the full list here. One of my favorite hair products are Shea Moisture. They have a variety of different products that target different hair textures.