If you’re planning to spend a lot of time in the pool, prevent your hair from getting excessively dry as a result of over-exposure to chlorinated water.

Use a moisturising shampoo and conditioner immediately after a swim to combat any dryness and damage.

Do a hot oil hair treatment, followed by a shampoo, about three times a month. The oil treatment offers a moisture surge and adds shine, while the shampoo will remove any residue of chlorine, salt, sunscreen and styling products.

Talk to your hairdresser about creams and spray treatments that offer sun protection, and use them regularly.

Remember, hair colour treatments fade faster when exposed to the direct rays of the sun. Use a shampoo and conditioner formulated especially to protect colour-treated hair.

Summer skincare
Taking care of your skin in summer is important. Every individual has a unique skin type, but there are four broad classifications: dry, normal, oily and combination. Before applying face creams and cosmetics, you should ensure you know your skin type.

To find this out, do a simple home-test. All you need are a few strips of tissue paper. This test should be performed first thing in the morning. As soon as you get up, rub the strips of tissue paper gently across your face, covering your forehead, cheeks, nose and chin. If the strips are completely clean and transparent, then you have dry skin.

If the strips used on the forehead, nose and chin are greasy, but those on the cheeks are clean, then you have combination skin. If all the strips appear greasy, then you have oily skin.

Once you know your skin type, it’s easy for you to follow a specific skincare routine. Caring for your skin is essential and will boost your self-esteem. You’ll also reap the benefits of good skincare well into your 30s, 40s and beyond!

Make-up
"This weather is too hot to handle!", "I’m absolutely boiling" and "My make-up is all smudged!" are the frequent wails of women all over the country during the summer months. Make-up is often used to highlight your facial features, but wearing make-up now might make your skin feel oily and clogged-up. Try these alternatives to overcome your problems: