Celebrating the arrival of spring and beach days on the way! As such, here at PVO, we feel it’s the perfect time to remind you of best practices when it comes to summer Hair Care. By adapting your regimen to seasonal shifts (as well as balancing the three doshas) – you can  optimize your hair’s health even with exposure to the cumulative effects of UV, salt water, sweat, and chlorine. Here is a practical and earth-friendly spring-through-summer hair care routine to keep your hair happy, healthy and hydrated – all while reducing your carbon footprint:

I. Professional Salon-Quality Deep Cleansing 

A study published in the International Journal of Trichology (the Science of Hair Care) explains that a good clarifying shampoo “thoroughly removes sebum from the hair shaft” as well as lingering particles of styling products.  While both regular and clarifying shampoos cleanse your hair, Clarifying shampoo has stronger ingredients and is more effective, and has been proven to “reset” your scalp, and your hairs’ ecosystem.

Clarifying Build-up

Puraveda Organics Clarifying Shampoo eliminates product residue, oil, dirt, grime, dead skin cells (or dandruff) and other build-up accumulated in the Vata (Fall/Winter) season. Regular shampoos do this to a lesser degree.  

Our highly effective, yet gentle Puraveda Organics Clarifying Shampoo contains Organic Active Apple Cider Vinegar, AVM Blend, Goldenseal, organic cold pressed oils and naturally expressed essential oils. 

Within 2-3 Wash Cycles, this shampoo will reset and rebalance, resulting in hair & scalp that’s naturally clean, without being stripped, as well as soft, bouncy, and shiny.

Alternate with Revitalizing Shampoo

After 2-3 wash cycles, you can continue using our regular Dosha-based hair care regimen  based on your general hair condition. These treatments are TWICE as effective after our @PVO  Clarifying Treatment. 

PVO’s natural hair cleansers are formulated with Black African Soap base (No detergent/ No SLS/SLES), pure botanical extracts, and cold pressed oils, which keeps the scalp clean for days, but are gentle enough to use daily if that is your preference.

• Revitalizing Line (Pitta/ Vata): For Dry, Frizzy, Brittle and Damaged Hair
• Volumizing Line (Kapha) : For Fine, Limp or Oily Hair
• Everyday Line (Vata/ Normal): Normal to Dry Hair

II. Restore Moisture & Smoothness

The Journal of Cosmetic Science explains that conditioners contain essential fatty acids and humectants that coat the hair shaft with essential nutrients and reduce fiber-to-fiber friction (a damaged hair cuticle becomes rough with raised tiny ‘scales’ which catch on each other like Velcro! Creating Tangles… Smoothing the hair shafts creates far more manageable, smooth, and less prone to breakage. Besides maintaining fiber integrity, conditioners protect hair against UV & mechanical damage. 

Nourishing Natural Conditioning

PVO’s organic hair conditioners are formulated with AVM Blend, African Shea Butter, Hemp Seed Oil, Meadowfoam Oil, Rosemary Essential Oil and a combination of other ingredients for different hair care needs (Revitalizing/ Everyday/ Volumizing Conditioner line).

This product is truly a “must use” after cleansing, applied from mid-length to the ends of damp hair. 

Not only does this improve smoothness, but also restores shine without weighing down your hair.

Choose one according to your hair type/dosha. 

Everyday Gloss & Shine

For the ultimate in hair protection and all-day repairing action, create an invisible shield with our clinically proven Shine on Serum, which goes a long way to tame frizz and flyaways, which are especially problematic in the hot summer.

It has a light citrusy scent, and naturally uplifts hair and provides a perfectly soft texture, without weighing hair down or oily looking. 

Shine on Serum can be applied to just washed, dampened, or dry hair, providing up to 24 hours of shine and protection from UV, heat, mechanical/styling/environmental stressors. 

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FAQs – Hair Regimen for Spring Summer

I. What’s the best way to protect hair from chlorine and saltwater?

A: Before Swimming – Protect your hair with our Shine On Serum — this helps reduce absorption of salt and/or chlorine. After swimming, rinse with clean water, and use our Clarifying Shampoo and follow with a dosha-based hydrating conditioner.

II. How Often Should I Use a Clarifying Shampoo

A: Here’s how frequently you should use PVO’s Clarifying Shampoo: 

• If you Swim Often (Chlorine/ Salt Water) – After Every Swim
• If you live in Hard Water (most of the USA)/ Polluted Area – Every 1-2 weeks
• If you use Natural Hair Care Products – Repeat after every 4-6 weeks or as needed
• For Normal or Oily Hair – Every 1-2 weeks
• For Dry or Curly Hair – Every 2-4 weeks

III. What are Some Signs that You Need to Clarify Your Hair? 

A: Use it when your hair has build-up or feels heavy, greasy, or limp even after washing or when your scalp feels itchy or coated. It is indispensable to use after swimming, or when you are living in an area with hard water issues. 

IV: How often should I wash my hair in summer?

A: Ideally 2–3 times a week. People with very oily hair may need to shampoo more often, and very curly hair may need less.  Always use with a PVO conditioner of choice and hair serum for protection and vitality. 

V: How do I reduce frizz and humidity damage?

A:  Our conditioners with natural humectants and seal in the moisture with light oils, as well as ingredients like Aloe Vera Gel, Extra Virgin Coconut Oil, Shea Butter, Vitamin E, Olive Oil, and more. 

VI: Should I use a leave-in conditioner during summer?

A: Of course! Especially if your hair is dry, curly, or color-treated, our Shine On Serum adds moisture, fights frizz/ flyaways/split ends and protects against environmental damage. For regular chemical-free styling and heat protection, use Puraveda Leave-in Conditioning Styling Gel.