Festival/Beach Hair: Wind, Salt, Sun

Festival/Beach Hair: Wind, Salt, Sun. Here’s a field-tested path you can run for two or three wash days, then decide.

Your best routine is boring in a good way—same steps, small tweaks for climate and porosity, and predictable results.

Steps

1. Layer gel/foam; rake then scrunch
2. Cleanse the scalp; avoid roughing up lengths
3. Soak thoroughly before applying anything
4. Detangle with water + conditioner in sections

Toolkit

• Microfiber towel or T-shirt
• Deep conditioner/mask (monthly)
• Chelating/clarifying shampoo (as needed)
• Hard-hold gel or mousse for humidity
• Satin/silk pillowcase or bonnet
• Wide-tooth comb or flexible brush

“Balance humectants with film-formers when dew points rise.”

Example

For workouts: quick refresh—mist water + a touch of leave-in at the hairline and crown.

Care angle: clarify on a schedule that matches your products and water; deep condition monthly and adjust by how hair feels.

Common Mistakes

• Skipping sleep protection
• Applying stylers on nearly-dry hair
• Touching hair before fully dry
• Over-cleansing or never clarifying

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