Summer and sun, a delight for your hair?

The rainy days finally seem to be behind us!

Summer is just around the corner, the anticipation is huge and the swimming season is open. We definitely think that after a winter that was too warm and yet spring that was too wet, we deserve a sunny summer to the full!

In summer, most people are so positive that they also notice an improvement on their heads. They grab their hair more, wear it down more often and suddenly notice a huge difference! The ends feel fuller, the roots thicker and the lengths healthier. The hair falls more beautifully, is easier to manage and the volume cannot be overlooked.  

Just great, isn't it?

But does summer and the sun really have an impact on our hair quality and density? If you click through various websites, you will quickly realize that the fronts on this topic are hardened. On the one hand, you'll find articles urgently wanting to protect you from the sun. And with a click to the next page, you'll find reasons why the sun is good for our hair. The usual - the theories couldn't be more controversial.

But what is true?

The answer is simple: both parties are right. The nice weather can have both a positive and a negative effect on your hair.

But let's take a closer look.

The sun not only gives us a more beautiful complexion, but also fuller hair. On average, hair grows about one centimeter per month. However, this can vary greatly due to different factors and lifestyles. One factor that plays a major role in this is the seasons.

In summer, we spend more time in the fresh air and benefit from the long hours of sunshine. If we come into contact with the sun's rays more often, this is also noticeable in the length of our hair. The cells in our entire body divide much faster when we are surrounded by UV rays. This also applies to the head. Sunlight ensures that more cell energy is available - and this is essential for good hair growth.

However, it is not only the cell formation, but also the sun vitamin that ensures a fuller head of hair. 

Especially in the cold season (often women) suffer from a vitamin D deficiency and such a deficiency unfortunately often leads to hair loss. You cannot get this vitamin from food. It is the only vitamin that is produced by the body itself in relevant quantities. However, the prerequisite is that the body receives sufficient sunlight. This is because cholesterol, which is built up in the skin, is converted into vitamin D. 

We also eat lighter and healthier meals in the warmer months. Salads, fruit plates or simple fruit or vegetable slices are everywhere. The resulting balanced and healthy diet automatically ensures a balanced vitamin balance. Vegetables and fruit contain the valuable vitamin biotin. This is essential for strengthening cells and therefore for your skin, nails and hair.

But food is not the only booster for your hair growth. During the hot days, you also drink more water, which is also very important for hair growth.

But... here comes the "but". The sun is not ideal for the hair itself. We are talking about the hair itself and not hair growth.

You probably know it too. It's getting warmer, the sun's rays are more intense and your hair is lighter. What you think is beautiful at first glance is actually sun damage. The UV rays attack the hair's natural protective layer. Water, wind and sun rays can cause the lipid layer that protects the hair from drying out to be destroyed and your hair loses moisture. The result of the damaged hair layers is drying out and fading of the hair.

Let's keep it short: UV rays are primarily harmful to your hair. It causes your hair to dry out, become brittle and even break off.

On the other hand, vitamin D and a balanced vitamin balance have a positive effect on hair growth.

So should you go out in the sun or not?

We advise you to enjoy the sun to the full. In fact, you don't need to spend hours in the sun to replenish your vitamin D tank. Just 15-30 minutes a day is enough.

But if you're a sun junkie, then it's best to use UV protection for your hair. Your friend for this summer should definitely be the Daily Damage Defense heat protection from Philip Kingsley! It not only contains a leave-in conditioner, but also UV protection.

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