Post-summer care: Experts advise on hair and skin health

Experts are advising on hair and skin care routines following summer exposure to sun, salt, and chlorine. Hair stylists recommend a professional diagnosis before applying new color or highlights, as summer elements like heat and UV radiation can leave hair dry, brittle, and sensitized. Professionals suggest starting with treatments such as glossing or localized work rather than immediate chemical coloring to assess the actual state of the hair fiber.

Regarding skin care, the traditional pursuit of a deep tan is being reframed as a sign of cumulative damage rather than health. Experts note that UV radiation damages cellular DNA and increases skin cancer risks. Current recommendations favor the use of high-quality self-tanners and broad-spectrum sunscreen (SPF 15 or higher) applied every two hours to maintain skin luminosity and prevent aging caused by UV exposure.