Let’s be real – summer under the sun is no joke, especially when your hair’s spending its days under wraps. Hijabis, turbanistas, scarf stylists – we see you. While the sun’s out making plans to toast the world, your scalp’s over here sweating. But worry not, undercover beauties – we’ve got the ultimate cheat sheet to keep your locks lush, even when wrapped tight in 40°C drama.
Sweat Happens – Scalp Detox to the Rescue
Think of your scalp as a garden. You wouldn’t plant flowers in a swamp, right? So let’s de-sweat the scene.
Top Picks
- The Body Shop Ginger Scalp Care Shampoo – gentle yet refreshing, it cleanses the roots without stripping them of their will to live.
- Briogeo Scalp Revival Charcoal + Coconut Oil Micro-Exfoliating Shampoo – basically a spa day for your scalp.
Hydration Station – Your Hair’s New Summer BFF
Scarves trap heat, which means your hair’s thirstier than your group chat during a gossip drought.
Top Picks
- Olaplex No.8 Moisture Mask – the Rolls Royce of hair masks. Treat it like a weekly ritual.
- SheaMoisture Manuka Honey & Yogurt Hydrate + Repair Conditioner – think of this as post-yoga juice for your strands.
Leave-In, Not Left Out
A leave-in conditioner is your stealth hero. It moisturizes, detangles, and fights frizz without announcing itself to the world.
Top Picks
- Kérastase Discipline Fluidissime Anti-Frizz Spray – lightweight, smells luxe, and doesn’t leave your scarf greasy.
- Ouai Leave-In Conditioner – chic, celeb-approved, and actually works.
Scalp TLC = Covered Girl Confidence
Your scalp is still skin. And in summer, it’s begging for love. If you’ve ever unwrapped your scarf and thought, “Why does my head feel like it went camping in a sauna?” – this one’s for you.
Top Picks
- The Inkey List Salicylic Acid Scalp Treatment – controls oil, reduces flakes, and gives your scalp a clean slate.
- Aveda Scalp Solutions Refreshing Protective Mist – a spritz-a-day keeps the sweat beast away.
Fabric Matters: Let Your Hair Breathe
Silk or satin underscarves is greater than cotton. Always. They reduce friction, minimize breakage, and keep your hair smooth under pressure (literally).
Swap your regular underscarf with a silk-lined cap – you’ll notice the difference in a week.
Dry Shampoo – The Unsung Hero
Hair feeling flat or funky by day 3? Dry shampoo is your ride-or-die. It adds volume, zaps grease, and buys you another day of “I got this.”
Top Picks
- Batiste Dry Shampoo in Tropical – smells like vacation, works like magic.
- Living Proof Perfect Hair Day Dry Shampoo – the bougie pick. Worth the splurge.
Protect at Night—Beauty Sleep Isn’t Just for Skin
Your hair’s doing the most all day under your scarf, so night-time is repair time. Friction from pillowcases can cause breakage, especially when your strands are already stressed from heat and coverage.
Top Picks
- Slip Pure Silk Pillowcase – it’s bougie, but your hair will send you thank-you notes
- Kitsch Satin Sleep Cap – budget-friendly and actually stays on your head
Summer might try to sabotage your hair game, but you’ve got tricks, treatments, and textures on your side. Whether you’re slaying it in a printed hijab or a flowy scarf, remember that taking care of your hair under wraps is still self-care.
(Contributed by Wajeeha Syed)