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6 grooming-saving tips to regenerate hair and beard after the summer
Here are the good habits to follow to get your hair back in shape after the summer
After the summer, between the sun, salt, and chlorine, your hair and beard can look dull, brittle, and damaged, and with the change in temperatures and lifestyle, the natural shedding of hair is also added to this.
To help men take care of their beards and hair, our Master Barbers Simone Forini and Ivan Consolo share 6 tips to regenerate your look after the summer: a mini-guide to take action and have a shiny, soft, and healthy beard and hair as you head into autumn.
1 - Time for a trim
Barberino’s tip: our barbershops are open 7 days a week to try out hot towel treatments and scalp massages with vibromassagers for a more relaxed return to work.
2 - Green light for strengthening treatments
For those who took care of their beard and hair with moisturizing and protective products during the summer, a late-summer trim isn't the only solution. In this case, a few strengthening treatments that counteract hair loss and restore softness and shine to the hair might be enough.
Barberino’s tip: to restore the hydrolipidic film damaged by the sun, the best ally is Argan oil. The best method is to massage it into a dry beard and hair and leave it on for at least 30 minutes, then apply shampoo to the dry hair and only emulsify it with water afterward. Repeat 3 or 4 times a week.
3 - Choose your shampoo carefully
After the summer, it is a good rule of thumb to prefer a gentle shampoo with a strengthening and thickening function, ideally one with natural ingredients and calming minerals that take care of the hair and scalp without damaging it, while providing the nutrients necessary for maintaining the epidermal layer.
Barberino’s tip: selecting the most suitable shampoo for your needs, from one for frequent washing to an anti-hair loss one, is essential. The important thing is that it has a balanced pH, around 5-7; if it exceeds 10, the fiber is ruined and can suffer serious damage.
4 - Take care of your beard
Even when it comes to your beard, it is important not to leave anything to chance to avoid ending up with an unkempt, hard, and rough effect. Beyond a professional approach, it is therefore essential to take care of your look at home by following small tips like using a specific wash every two or three days and using a brush once a day.
Barberino’s tip: the pH of your beard is different from that of your hair, so it is a good rule to use specific beard shampoo and conditioner. For a healthier and neater look, the best ally is a boar bristle brush to distribute its natural oils along the entire length and massage the skin with a scrubbing effect that helps remove dead skin.
5 - Avoid the hair dryer
To avoid further damage to hair already weakened by the summer, it is important to also pay attention to how you dry it: when wet, it is even more fragile and prone to breaking. If the weather permits, it is always better to prefer natural air-drying over using a hair dryer, which tends to dry out the hair with its aggressive heat.
Barberino’s tip: when using a hair dryer is unavoidable, it is a good rule to keep it at least 15cm away, alternating different temperature settings or trying to stick to medium heat.
6 - A healthy lifestyle equals a healthy beard and hair
Beards and hair are affected by your lifestyle. Following a healthy and balanced diet, keeping your skin clean and hydrated, and getting enough sleep are all small steps that help grow a healthy, strong beard and hair and maintain the health of your scalp.