I always feel great and rested after a summer vacation, however my hair is another story. Sun, saltwater, air travel, change in climates and different ph levels in the water get my hair out of order, so after the summer it takes some extra TLC to get my hair glossy again.

Hair, nails and skin show our overall health so when they are really acting up it is a indicator to stop and take a look at  lifestyle choices and then make appropriate changes.

I have a special routine and some go to products that help my hair get back to normal ( there is no sharper beauty statement than shiny locks!). Here is my healthy hair routine:

• Hair grows faster in the summer so I always start with a hair trim to get rid of split ends.

• I also start up with a biotin supplement which is the magic ingredient for boosting hair growth(Pharmanex HNS tablet).  For a lustrous hair I make sure to take a couple of fish oil capsules a day as well (Pharmanex Marine Omega).  It usually takes 3 to 4 weeks for results to show and by then hair is growing faster and look a lot healthier again.

• Changing my shampoo and conditioner to moisturizing formulas will keep hair as hydrated and healthy at the ends as it is at the roots. For the moment I use NuSkin moisturizing shampoo with key ingredients such as Shea Butter that increase hair strength, and Cotton Bloom Extract that smooths and  moisturizes naturally.

• Not only the face benefits from weekly masks. I love NuSkin Renu Hair Mask with key ingredients that improves strength and provide shine that lasts through repeated shampooing.

• I also make time to do an all natural hair treatment which is part of a abhyangha self massage as often as I can. I slather my hair with hot coconut oil and let it soak in while doing a scalp massage to encourage blood circulation. This ritual have multiple benefits and it is a truly amazing and inexpensive treat!

• A couple of times a year I incorporate a series of scalp treatments by using my favorite gadget, the Galvanic Spa, together with Nutriol Hair Fitness Treatment. The serum contains a healthy dose of biotin plus other powerful ingredients and this treatment gives a feeling of increased thickness.  Hair always gets more sheen and feels softer and fuller after a treatment.

• This summer I’ve also enjoyed using Lucy B’s Frangipani bronzing shimmering oil as a hair oil to banish frizz and fly aways and the all natural Lucy B eau de parfum in Australian Wild Jasmine as a hair scent.  It make hair smell divine.  Truly.