Your Auren guide: straight hair in summer

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Straight hair has a reputation for being easy, but summer reveals its tricky side: roots get oily faster, ends dry out in the sun and the whole thing loses body right when you feel like wearing it down. The good news: a simple routine keeps it all under control.

What happens to your straight hair in summer

In straight hair, scalp sebum slides unobstructed down the fibre: with heat and sweat, roots turn oily within hours. Meanwhile, the sun degrades the keratin in your ends — the oldest, least protected part — and the result is that unfair combo: greasy roots, straw-like ends.

The routine that works

Washing: gentle shampoo, lukewarm water (hot water triggers oil) and only on the roots — the foam that runs down while rinsing cleans the rest. If you wash daily in summer, alternate with a sulphate-free shampoo.

Moisture: conditioner from mid-lengths to ends only, never on the roots. Once a week, a light mask. Seal your ends with 2-3 drops of argan or jojoba oil on damp hair.

Mistakes to avoid: constantly touching your hair (it transfers oil), overusing dry shampoo (it builds up with sweat) and flat-ironing in summer (the sun is punishing enough).

Sun protection: your best ally is physical

UV-filter sprays help, but nothing protects like physical shade. A cap keeps the sun from drying your ends and dulling their shine — and with a magnetic back-opening cap you can wear your low ponytail without marks or pressure, or your hair down with the magnet closed.

Summer hairstyles for straight hair

The low ponytail is your wildcard: it ties back, doesn't crease waves and airs out the nape. For workouts, a high ponytail with a breathable sports cap: the quick-dry fabric keeps sweat from flattening your roots.

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