Hot In Hurr: 5 Tips to Stay Cool When It’s Not
I don’t know what it’s like where you are readership, but it’s hot than a mutha here in Los Angeles! Today’s high topped 100 degrees so we’re toasting on the west coast. Even if it’s not burning up where you are, it will be soon. How do you escape the heat in your hood? Here are 5 tips to help you maintain your cool.
1. Wear the least amount of fabric as possible. This doesn’t mean you should be walking around with your goodies exposed to the world, but less fabric keeps you cool. When at home, strip down to your skivvies and lay out in front of the fan.
2. Rock lightweight materials like cotton and linen, bring those toes out of hiding (don’t forget that pedi!), and shy away from dark colors (they absorb heat).
3. Water, water, water! Drink it, bathe in it, play in it. It’s a must to stay hydrated in the heat, lest you suffer dehydration. A cool shower helps soothe parched skin. Or head to the pool and splash around! If there’s no pool nearby grab the nearest waterhose or pop the nearest fire hydrant. You didn’t hear the last one from me O:-).
4. Go to the mall. No, not to shop, though if you find something cute pick it up, pick it up! The mall on a hot ass day = free air conditioning. Most of us can’t afford to buy an air conditioner for our homes so find a place that has it!
5. Place a cool cloth on warm areas. Or even go with an ice pack if you feel so inclined. The cool temperature will bring the heat level down a few notches.
Final tip – remember to use sunscreen. Whether you’re of fair pigmentation or of a darker skin tone, use sunscreen liberally. Black people can and do sunburn.
Is it hot in your hood yet? What do you do to keep cool? Holla at me in the comments!
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