Your Auren guide: afro hair in summer

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Afro or coily hair is the most fragile in summer: its tight spiral structure makes it nearly impossible for natural sebum to travel down the fibre, so dryness is its default state. Sun, chlorine and salt make it worse — but with the right strategy, your hair reaches September strong and shiny.

What happens to your hair in summer

UV radiation degrades the fibre's protein and makes it brittle; chlorine strips moisture; and constant handling multiplies breakage in hair that's already delicate when dry.

The routine that works

Weekly deep moisture: nourishing mask with gentle heat (thermal cap or warm towel) to open the cuticle and let it sink in.

LOC method daily or every other day: Liquid (water or watery leave-in), Oil (castor, coconut or jojoba), Cream. That order seals moisture inside the fibre.

Protective styles: braids, twists or bantu knots reduce handling and protect the ends. Careful: no excessive tension on your edges.

Pool: soak your hair with fresh water and apply conditioner before getting in; rinse and rehydrate when you're out.

Night: satin scarf or bonnet, always. Cotton pillowcases steal moisture and cause breakage.

Sun protection: essential, not optional

Afro hair in direct sun visibly loses strength. The best defence is physical: a cap, or a satin scarf underneath it. If you wear a pineapple or high bun, a top-opening cap gives your updo room without squashing it; with twists or loose braids, a magnetic back-opening cap lets them out comfortably at the back.

The most common mistake

Skipping moisture “because the hair is tied up”. Protective styles protect from handling, not from dryness: under the braids, the LOC method is still your routine.

The Auren team 💛