When the summer hits, many women of color go into a hair frenzy. Not only are we worried about getting hot and sweaty, we more importantly dread the daily maintenance that we have to go through to keep our hair looking fire.
With the whole natural hair movement, we also worry about the shrinkage of our coils and the manageability of the untamed beast, also known as, our edges. I come in contact with so many ladies who have absolutely no clue what to do when it comes to preventing breakage while keeping it fly during these scorching months.
Local full-service salon Studio Posh has been an authority on setting trends and making statements when it comes to styling all hair types and textures. To empower clients, salon owner Shuronda Haliburton promotes healthy hair first.
“Healthy hair is the foundation to any great hairstyle, especially during the summer time,” Haliburton says. “The heat and the humidity make it harder for the hair to stay hydrated and make it more prone to breakage, so keeping it healthy is a priority.”
She and Studio Posh stylist Ronisha Britton showcased some of the trendiest looks that will outlast the summer heat blast.
Cut above the rest. If you have a great haircut, you will ultimately have a great style. A simple haircut can be worn without any additional heat styling, which is optimum for the summer time. By not needing much heat or products, a fierce haircut is low maintenance. But it still has that extremely polished look that can be worn on the beach or in the boardroom.
“I love reinventing a client’s look by giving them a hot new haircut,” says Haliburton. “It can literally change their whole persona by giving them confidence and freedom.”
Test your texture.The natural hair movement is not just about a hair style – it’s more about a lifestyle. During the summer, many women make that shift from wearing their hair straight to opting out on using relaxers or high heat to straighten out their natural curls. But once the hair is left in its natural state, many women feel overwhelmed with the challenge of styling. Britton of Studio Posh has a huge natural hair clientele base.
“I like to teach my clients how to wear their hair in a number of versatile styles, so they won’t get burned out or get in a rut when it comes to styling their hair,” she says.
She recommends wearing “rod sets”, which can be pinned up to get more wear out of the hair style, as well as wearing up-dos that incorporate braids and twists.
Color me bad.Summer is the best time to add a pop of color to your tresses. Even though color can have harsh effects on the hair by being dried out from constantly being in the sun, if maintained professionally, it can be the best summer accessory. With color options, one is not tied to just one basic color.
Clients at Studio Posh receive a one-on-one consultation to provide an incredible look and to complement their face shape and lifestyles. Even if one has already had a color process that is growing out from the winter months, by adding a series of highlights the hair will have a whole new and vibrant appearance, taking it from winter washed out to summertime fine.
