The Best Leave-In Hair Treatments for a Day at the Beach
Beach days are meant to be relaxing, but there’s no rule against multitasking while catching rays. Since most hair masks and leave-ins actually work better when heat is applied, why not let the sun do it naturally? Here, we rounded up seven seaside-ready treatments for every type of hair.
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Dry and Frizzy: Coco & Eve Like a Virgin Super Nourishing Coconut & Fig Hair Masque
Not only does this five-in-one mask smell divine, it actually claims to nourish your hair back to its virgin state. Its 100 percent vegan and cruelty-free formula uses a blend of raw coconut, argan oil, fig and shea butter to add shine, strengthen, tame frizz and detangle in one application.
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Curly: DevaCurl Heaven In Hair Divine Deep Conditioner
Curly girls know that moisture is key to frizz-free, bouncy curls. And that’s exactly what this deep conditioner brings to the table. It works best as an intensive treatment once a week, so it’s perfect for soaking up one day while you sit under the sun.
Thick: Kopari Beauty Coconut Melt
No fancy ingredients here—just straight-up organic and unrefined coconut oil. It’s able to nourish even the thickest hair (yes, including those hard to reach pieces in the very middle of your scalp) because it literally melts into your strands. True, your locks will be a little greasy after, but that’s nothing some saltwater can’t remedy. Hint: Wait until you’re on the beach to apply it. The sun can soften this product just enough to make scooping it out of the jar much easier.
Natural: Carol's Daughter Marguerite's Magic Restorative Cream
A trio of soybean oil with cocoa and shea butters is the perfect strength-restoring cocktail for dry, textured hair. Apply it all over, put your hair into a protective style, like cornrows or bantu knots, and then let it soak up all the nourishing oils while you race through that beach read. When it’s time to take your style down, you’ll notice softer, more manageable strands.
Fine: Sachajuan Leave-In Conditioner
If you’re not into the idea of a heavy mask, go for this lightweight leave-in conditioner. It will leave your mane super silky and conditioned without ever weighing it down or leaving behind a greasy residue.
Color-Treated: Aveda Sun Care Protective Hair Veil
While adding moisture back into color treated hair is a must, it’s even more imperative to protect it from UV rays that can alter your color. This lightweight mist is formulated with wintergreen and cinnamon bar oil to shield UV damage, while shea butter, palm and coconut oils quench dry locks.
Bleached: IGK Mixed Feelings Leave-In Blonde Drops
While this isn’t technically a mask, adding a few drops (or as many as you want) to any hair mask will give you immediate and lasting toning results. See ya, brassiness.
