We heard that you were going to be outside this summer! No not that outside, outside-outside. The kind of outside that requires your gorgeous hair to be protected and hydrated. Though summer comes with loads of fun, hangouts and activities, it also comes with unbearable heat. We want to be sure that you know exactly how to keep yourself looking and feeling your best.

Hydration is Important Both Inside and Out

Protective hairstyles like braids, twists or cornrows can be a great way to keep your hair from being too exposed to the sun’s harmful rays while looking cute! It’s also the perfect opportunity to keep on your growth journey while taking your Iconic Hair Vitamins and your Iconic Hair + Scalp Growth Elixir Oil. 

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Yeah sure we can take our vitamins the regular way with a glass of water, but have you tried incorporating our vitamins into an ultra-hydrating summer fruit smoothie? Here’s a recipe you can try:

Internal hydration

Grab the following items from your nearest grocery store or farmer’s market. Be sure to grab enough since you’ll be taking your vitamins daily.

Ultra-Hydrating Summer Fruit Smoothie

Instructions

1. Chop your watermelon into 2 inch cubes and cucumber into ½ inch or 1 inch size cubes.
2. Open your Shedavi vitamin capsule and sprinkle the contents into your blender.
3. Place all remaining ingredients into your blender and blend on medium-high speed.
4. Refrigerate and enjoy 30 mins later!

External hydration 

If you’re choosing to stick to your natural tresses for this season, let me put you on to our definition and hydration secret, our Wash + Go Styling Gel' to 'a wash & go gel.

This styling secret contains powerful ingredients like aloe, marshmallow root and agave to bring and hold moisture to your curls. Check out this Maximum Hydration Method if your curls are asking for some extra tlc.

Keep on track

To make sure you don’t fall off keeping your hair and body hydrated, we have a couple trackers that can help you out in our SheGrowin’ journal! Not only does it feature a water tracker as well as a fitness tracker… This all-in-one selfcare & hair health tracker will help navigate everything you need to know about your hair and build a regimen that works for you. You can plan and track how often you cleanse, style, treat, and protect your hair and scalp.

Conclusion 

Be sure to stay on top of your hair and body’s hydration this summer, by incorporating hydrating foods that are water dense like some fruits and vegetables as well as making sure you’ve developed a summer regimen with styles that keep your hair looking and feeling healthy. Stay hydrated!