Applying heat or steam to your hair might not sound appealing during the hot summer months when temperatures are soaring into the 30s, but hear us out.
As highlighted in our previous article, if you don't prepare for it, summer can take a toll on the health of our hair. Factors like prolonged sun exposure, humidity, and exposure to salt or chlorine water can irritate and clog our scalps and leave curly and textured hair feeling dry and damaged – and we are not about that.
Step in the express steam, our 30 minute ritual that helps support the care of our hair throughout the Summer months.
As our resident Trichologist, Ian Sallis explains “Using a steaming cap on the scalp offers numerous benefits that contribute to the overall health and appearance of your hair. Steaming the hair can significantly benefit hair that is prone to dryness or has become drier in heat by improving hydration, elasticity, and overall health. It almost acts as an instant hit, creating bounce, softness and shine.
Not only that but here are three crucial reasons why the Steam should be incorporated into your Summer beauty regime:
Opens Pores: Similar to facial steam treatments, scalp steaming helps to open pores and help cleanse sweat, remove excess oil, dirt, dead skin cells, and product residue. This is crucial for maintaining a healthy scalp environment.
Enhances Product Absorption: The heat from steaming opens up the hair cuticles, allowing hair oils, moisturisers, and other treatments to penetrate deeper into the hair and scalp. This is particularly beneficial for individuals with dry /textured hair, as it ensures that moisturising products are more effective.
Improves Hair Elasticity: By allowing the hair to absorb more moisture, steaming improves hair elasticity. This reduces the likelihood of breakage and damage, making hair more manageable and resilient.
If you’re convinced and want to give the express Summer Steam a go and see just how much of a difference it will make then step in our best selling Steaming Cap.
Used in pairing with your hair treatment of choice, our signature Steam Cap can be placed in the microwave for up to 1 minute to for heating before placing over your crown for 30 minutes for a therapeutic steaming experience that creates optimal humidity for your scalp and hair, helping it strengthen and flourish.