B'IOTA BOTANICALS Offers Summer Hair Survival

Most people are diligent when it comes to protecting our skin in the hot summer months. But, what about what's literally closest to the sun... their hair?

Repeated exposure to sun, salt water, and chlorine chemical residues can take an unstylish toll on our tresses. By the end of the summer, heat, humidity, chlorine, or salt water can dehydrate hair to the point where it looks and feels nearly fried. Add tight ponytails, braids, relaxers, color, heat, tight curlers and a few extra chemical "sun" streaks for style all common causes of thinning hair to the mix and you'll definitely want to keep a "lid" on it... Your hair, that is.

Don't despair warm summer days don't have to lead to thinning and damaged hair. Learn to love your summer hair with a few basic do's and don'ts for thick, healthy hair from B'IOTA BOTANICALS, the experts in herbal hair care.

• Hydrate from the inside out: Sun damage and exposure to the elements can make hair fragile and brittle. Like our skin, our hair is comprised of proteins that need moisture to function. But, unlike skin, which has its own supply of moisture from within, hair does not. So, once the moisture is gone it's gone. Dry hair can be coarse, static and prone to tangles and breakage.
  Our hair is comprised of 5% water and 95% protein. For healthy hair that is soft and bouncy, make sure you're taking in enough water to meet the body's minimal requirements. When deprived of adequate water, the body becomes dehydrated, which directly impacts your hair.
• Eat your way to a healthy looking head of hair: Strong, vibrant hair depends on a healthy and balanced diet. So make sure yours is a nourishing mix of protein the building block of healthy looking hair plus complex carbohydrates, and vitamins and minerals.
  By taking in proper nutrients, you help fortify the hair follicles and the scalp that surrounds it. Healthier follicles... healthy scalp... healthy hair.
• Wash hair with a mild shampoo: People tend to wash hair more in the summer look for gentle, herbal-sourced shampoos, like B'IOTA BOTANICALS with herbal complex BIOXSINE and gently massage your scalp while shampooing. Plus, hair washing keeps your scalp clean and fresh, and can give the impression of more volume than dirty hair, which tends to sit flatter on the head.
  If you relax or style your hair and don't wash it every day, try B'IOTA BOTANICALS Advanced Herbal Serum to stimulate a healthy looking scalp. A happy, healthy looking scalp means faster growing, thicker, stronger, fuller-looking hair.
• Be gentle with your hair: If you can go au natural, do. Summer hair should be fun, light and uncomplicated. If you can go without styling, do! The less heat and stress on your hair, the better. Avoid frequent, constant heating and drying procedures as heat weakens hair proteins. So, constant heating and drying can lead to brittleness and fragility that causes thinning hair that would not have occurred otherwise.
  B'IOTA BOTANICALS Herbal Shampoo is specifically created to combat thinning hair. Not only does this powerful product handle thinning with ease, it can also be highly effective for those who experience excessive thinning and damage due to the damage caused from over-styling.
  Also, be careful how you style your hair. Some styles that require tight pulling and elastics, clips, etc. can be a cause of breakage if done on a daily basis.
• Sunblock for your head: Whether your hair is colored or not, the sun can bleach it out, leaving it brassy and damaged. And, of course, any exposed skin is susceptible to sunburn, including the part in your hair.
  Your best weapon to protect your hair and scalp from sunburn cover your head. A wide brim hat, to scarves to a baseball cap all offer sun protection.
• Take your vitamins: Vitamins are hugely important when it comes to your body's daily functions and are essential to its growth and repair.
  We know certain vitamins are good for skin (including vitamins A and E, antioxidants, etc.) to ensure a healthy looking, supple and glowing complexion. The same is true for your hair. B'IOTA BOTANICALS rich mix of a clinically tested combination of herbal extracts with naturally occurring minerals and essential fatty acids that work directly at the root of hair and nourishes the scalp to encourage faster growing, thicker, stronger and fuller-looking hair.
• Lastly, take good care of your (whole) self: Take advantage of the lazy, hazy days of summer to get your stress under control, get some rest, and get some exercise. The latter is particularly important as exercise is great for stress reduction, plus physical activity encourages better circulation, including for your scalp. You'll look better and feel better from top-to-toe.

With a few proper preventative steps you can avoid summer beauty woes this season. All it takes is a little TLC to your crowning glory to keep your locks luxurious, beautiful and strong.