Summer has finally rolled around! Sunshine, warmth, pool days, beach trips, and festivals are all here. The changing of the seasons brings great things, but it can be hard on your skin and hair. Increased exposure to heat, sun, salt, and chlorine can really do some damage. Even turning on the air conditioner can cause your skin and hair to dry out because in addition to cooling things off, it also dehumidifies the air quite a bit. So, what can you do this summer to protect your skin and hair? Here are some tips we have gathered to help you keep your skin and hair looking as beautiful, lush, soft, and smooth as possible:
Hair
Everybody knows that you should protect your skin from the damaging rays of the sun. But what about your hair? A lot of people don’t think about taking protective actions for their hair when they are going out to lay by the pool or play on the beach. Chlorine from pools, salt from the ocean, heat, and sunshine can all dehydrate and damage you hair, making it frizzy and unmanageable. There is a myriad of things you can do to protect you hair from the summer elements.
- Cover it up!– If you are planning on spending a lot of time out in the sun, wearing a hat is good idea. Hats help protect both your scalp and hair from the elements and will help keep it healthy.
- Keep it up!– Put your hair in an updo, braids, or a messy bun instead of leaving it down and parting it. The bun helps trap moisture and also protects your scalp from burning where the part in your hair would normally be.
- Clean it up! (or not)– Shampooing your hair too much can be counter productive during the summertime. Your body produces oil for your hair naturally that will protect it from the sun. Instead of washing your hair with shampoo everyday, try using a cleansing conditioner or a dry shampoo a few times a week. Rotate between these different types of products to help your hair keep some of its natural oils.
- Smooth it out!– There are a lot of products out there that you should use to help keep your hair in amazing condition during the brutal summer months. There’s masks, leave in conditioners, dry shampoos, mists, and sprays that can all help rescue your hair from the summer elements. Research the variety of products out there and how they protect your hair from the sun and heat. Find ones that will work best for your hair and the conditions you live in.
Skin
The most obvious thing you can do to protect your skin from the sun is to apply sunscreen. But choosing the right sunscreen can be tricky because there are so many options. SPF stands for “sun protection factor” and refers to how much protection from the sun’s UV rays the sunscreen offers. Using a higher SPF sunscreen will provide better protection.
Some other good things to do when using sunscreen is to apply it often. Sometimes the sunscreen won’t last very long because of water, sweat, or using a towel to dry off. Reapplying sunscreen every two hours is a good practice to adopt. Also, you need to give your sunscreen time to work. It takes at least 20 minutes to absorb into the skin and work effectively. Applying sunscreen with the other lotions or skin creams that you use on a daily basis already is a good way to make sure it soaks in and works well. It’s also important to be cautious when using a tanning bed. Just like the sun, tanning beds can burn your skin and cause a lot of damage.
In addition to using sunscreen, wearing clothes that effectively block the sun is a good way to protect your skin. Long sleeve shirts and pants that breathe well are a good choice. This will protect you from the rays of the sun, but still allow you to stay cool in the heat.
Now you’re ready to head out and enjoy the great weather! If you’re interested in learning more about how to make your hair and skin beautiful check out our cosmetology and esthetics programs. You can also contact us to learn more. Have a great summer!
You have always been a creative person, you find yourself watching the hairstyles in movies or videos on DIY hair masks and successfully replicating them. You are always begging your friends to let you try the newest color technique and making masterpieces on their hair, or hosting your own spa night. That creativity is begging for an outlet and pursuing a career in cosmetology can give you just that.
Talking to people doesn’t scare you, and making friends comes easy. You love getting to know people and hearing their stories, whether they be in your chair, or sitting next to you in class. Learning together with a group of amazing friends seems like a dream come true, and that’s exactly what is going to happen in cosmetology school!
While some people shy away from digging in deep, you are always the first to roll up your sleeves and get stuff done. Getting messy doesn’t scare you, whether it’s mixing hair dye, applying mud masks, or anything in between. You are ready to tackle it, and have baby wipes and paper towels ready to manage any messes.
In order to receive your esthetics license you will be training in the basics of business and salon management. These are valuable courses that can open up a wide variety of doors for students in the future, creating the possibility to manage a spa, or even own one. If you dream of owning a spa and bringing a custom experience to customers, you can make that dream come true.
Katie is a master instructor for the Esthetics program as well as a JBC graduate and alumna. In class, Katie believes learning the fundamentals and foundations of esthetics is key in not only passing your state board exam, but going out into the workforce with confidence. She is dedicated to teaching her students all that is necessary to know in order to become an educated and successful skin therapist. She likes to motivate her students by providing a fun and unique learning experience. When you’re having a bad day, class is the best place to be!
Sabrina Maynard is a Financial Aid Specialist at Jenks Beauty College. Prior to joining the team of Jenks Beauty College in 2021, she was a Financial Aid Specialist at a previous college and has 8 years of experience in financial aid. She received her Master’s Degree in School Administration from Northeastern State University. She has a passion for education and takes great pride in assisting others with pursuing a higher education. Sabrina enjoys spending time with her family, camping, going to concerts and traveling.
Christopher T. Westmoreland is the Registrar for the Jenks Beauty College. Prior to joining the team at Jenks Beauty College Christopher worked for the Veterans Administration and Northeastern State University. This has given him an insight into higher education and the college experience.
Jamison White is a master educator with 25 years’ experience. He hold two master instructor licenses in Barbering and Cosmetology. He has worked as a mentor, Salon Manager and stylist behind the chair. He also specializes in hair restoration as he was a salon supervisor for Hairclub for 5 years. He is very passionate about teaching students and sharing his experience to provide them with a more in depth learning curriculum.
Brooklyn is a Licensed Esthetician and Esthetician Instructor. After attending Jenks Beauty College as a student, she’s thrilled to be able to return as an instructor and instill the skills and knowledge to current students that was imparted on her. Her passion and the willingness to learn new things in the ever-changing field of Esthetics is what drives her to be a better Esthetician and instructor for her student body.
Karlette Morrison is the Jenks Beauty College Nail Technology Department Head, that holds a CND Grand Master Certification, who educates students on the fundamentals of Nail Technology, as well as current nail trends and the standards of Oklahoma State Board of Cosmetology and Barbering. Karlette has been in the Nail Technology industry for 15+ years and is a licensed Nail Tech working in a prominent Tulsa salon where she had the privilege of taking care of two reigning Miss Oklahoma title holders.
“Maggie is a licensed cosmetologist who is also a Master Instructor. Her comprehension and knowledge are a wonderful asset to the staff and students. Maggie’s passion has always been teaching and shaping the lives of career-minded individuals. When Maggie is not enjoying a busy day at JBC she spends time with her husband and going on fun-filled adventures with her adorable niece! Family, friends, and students mean the world to Maggie. “
Brittany Lawton is our OPI certified Nail Technology instructor and Department Head. She is a licensed cosmetologist who loves helping people become passionate about nails. Brittany enjoys making her class fun, challenging, and exciting daily for her students and is outside of the box thinker who likes to break the barriers of normal nails. Her students are encouraged to do things that they can’t do until it becomes something they can!
I believe that Education is the lighting of a fire. – Yeats
Pre Robertson is a Master Instructor at Jenks Beauty College. Along with her broad knowledge and experience in Cosmetology, Barbering, Hair Braiding, Hair extensions, Natural Hair Care and Makeup Artistry, she holds an Associate’s degree in Cosmetology/Barbering and over a decade of experience in the beauty industry.
Leonda Clements, is the Director of Financial Aid at Jenks Beauty College. Leonda brings with her 30+ years’ experience in the finance field, with expertise in financial aid, student account management, financial literacy as well as default management, veteran education benefits as well as customer service.
Shay Ryan is the Jenks Beauty College Dir. of Education. Shay has proudly been in the beauty industry for 25 years. Shay is the owner of a Rustic Elegance Salon & Spa located in The Farm Shopping Center. Shay’s passion is within her students. “Seeing them build confidence and having light-bulb moments is what it’s all about.” I love our industry because it allows us to be free. Free to explore all avenues of creativity. We have the opportunity to never stop learning. While not serving our students. Shay enjoys spending time with family and friends.
Tonya Pettit is a native Oklahoman from Muskogee. This “Okie from Muskogee” has a sincere passion watching students succeed while identifying the gifts that they have. Tonya got her start in higher education working in Financial Aid beginning in 2008. It’s her personal mission to teach students how affordable college really is and educating students on how to be financially responsible. Tonya’s family has strong ties to the cosmetology industry. Tonya is a third generation cosmetology school graduate. On the side, she is an avid baker and treats maker for special events. In her home life, she is a proud mom of an amazing son that is working on his Ph.D. and is also an award-winning bodybuilder.
Liane Daniel is a Master Instructor at Jenks Beauty College. She was born in Germany and graduated from Beauty College in 1982 in her hometown of Schweinfurt. Liane was active in her salon business for nearly a decade and earned multiple accolades including “Multiply International Hair Competitions” in which she received 1st and 2nd Place in Haircutting and Up-Do’s. 
Rhonda Williams is Jenks Beauty College’s Managing Master Instructor. Rhonda has devoted her entire adult life advocating for the cosmetology field and serving students. A Sapulpa native, Rhonda has been married to her high-school sweetheart for over forty years. Rhonda has one daughter that is also a member of the beauty industry. Rhonda has been employed and serving students at Jenks Beauty College for thirty years, and even more in the field at large. 