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Summer hair
Ebony, August, 2002
THE temperature is 90 degrees and rising. Can your hair style take the heat? Or are you one of those Sisters who dodge the swimming pool and other outdoor summer activities out of fear of messing up your crown of glory? Instead of snubbing the sunshine, get out there and make a splash with the following summer-friendly hair styles and healthy hair tips that are sure to make you shine.
Keeping your summer style simple is the way to go, says Dasha Ross (left), a hotel marketing/public relations manager in the D.C. area. The Maryland native relies on low-maintenance hair styles during the summer months. A good hair spray to fight humidity also helps. Many Black women are combatting the elements of summer with Afrocentric styles. Actress/dancer Nancy Herard-Brown (above, left) and marketing executive Adrianne C. Smith (right), both of New York City, agree that their locks are a great carefree and versatile style for an active, athletic summer.
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* Go natural. Afrocentric hair styles--such as braids, locks, twists, and Afros--are the best styles to handle the elements of summer. When done professionally, these styles are especially beautiful. They are also versatile. If you wear a natural `do, keep your hair moisturized (especially the edges and ends) and conditioned. There are various spray-on, light conditioners. Ask your stylist about the best maintenance tips for you and your style.
* Go unnatural. Whether you're a seafaring Sister or a business executive intent on kicking sand at the company's beach party, or perhaps a single Sister going for a ride in your date's red convertible--a quality weave style can be your best friend. The key word is quality; find the color and texture that best represents your natural hair. The sewing/braiding weave method is popular, especially if you want to keep the style for a few weeks. The glue-on weave method is quick and convenient, but should not be worn for an extensive period of time. Falls and pony tails are easy and convenient--and can be quite charming. Just be sure that your hairpiece is secured tightly to your own natural hair.
* Get Hollywood hair. The latest summer hair styles include big, bouncy spiral curls, wet sets and short straw sets that look fabulous and can take the heat and humidity. Another good summer style is the short feather, fly-away style that Halle Berry has made popular.
* Love your mane and keep it healthy. Whatever you do to look your best, be sure not to overdo it. Some of the biggest evils women commit against their hair include relaxing the hair too often and too straight, braiding the hair too tightly (which can pull hair from the roots and create a receding hairline), leaving braids in too long, and using the wrong hair products. Consult with your stylist to determine the best summer style for your lifestyle and your hair.
* Creatively use hair accessories to help you cruise through summer in style. Smart hats and caps come in handy for those days when you don't have time or want to fuss with your hair. You can also achieve a cool look by using artsy hairpins, barrettes, headbands and ponytail holders. When the occasion is more upscale, rhinestone and jeweled hair accessories help to create an elegant look.
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