Keeping Your Hair Healthy in the Summer Heat

19 June, 2025

Summer is here, and while we love the sunshine, salty swims, and poolside lounging, the season can be brutal on our hair. Between UV rays, humidity, heat styling, and chlorine, it’s no wonder your locks might feel dry, brittle, or prone to breakage.

But don’t worry, healthy, glossy hair is possible, even in the hottest months. Here are simple strategies and essential products to protect, repair, and hydrate your hair all summer long.

Cleanse Gently—but Thoroughly

Sweat, sunscreen residue, salt, and pollution can build up quickly. The key is choosing a shampoo that cleanses without stripping.

• For damaged or stressed strands, the REDKEN Extreme Shampoo is a must. This lightweight formula fortifies weakened hair with Redken’s Interlock Protein Network and 18-MEA to restore softness and shine while removing impurities.

• If you spend a lot of time outdoors, the Sun Bum Revitalizing Shampoo infuses hair with Coconut Oil, Banana, and Sunflower Seed Oil to replenish moisture and control frizz.

• For hair that’s already feeling brittle, the OLAPLEX Bond Maintenance Shampoo No. 4 repairs internal bonds, making hair stronger and more resilient to further damage.

Condition Like You Mean It

Hot weather pulls moisture out of your hair faster than you can say “humidity.” Regular conditioning is non-negotiable.

• After shampooing, reach for the REDKEN Extreme Conditioner. It detangles, smooths, and reinforces weakened hair cuticles to prevent split ends.

• If you prefer a leave-in option, the Sun Bum 3 In 1 Leave In Conditioner is a summer essential. It protects against UV damage, controls frizz, and adds silkiness without weighing hair down.
  

Treat Yourself to Deep Hydration

Weekly masks can rescue hair from the drying effects of sun and saltwater.

• The OLAPLEX Bond Intense Moisture Mask No. 8 delivers intense hydration and rebuilds broken bonds for hair that feels silky, full, and healthy.

• For a luxurious spa-like treatment, the COLOR WOW Money Masque by celebrity stylist Chris Appleton leaves hair soft, manageable, and rich-looking in just one step.

• If dryness is your main concern, the Alfaparf Semi Di Lino Moisture Nutritive Mask deeply nourishes, revives, and detangles thirsty strands.

Shield and Protect

Prevention is easier than repair. Use a protective serum before heading outdoors or heat styling.

• The OLAPLEX Bond Protector Hair Serum No. 9 is a weightless shield against pollution and heat up to 450°F. It’s perfect before blow-drying or flat ironing.

• If your water is hard or you swim often, the COLOR WOW Dream Filter is a brilliant pre-shampoo treatment that lifts minerals and metals that dull and discolor hair.
  

Be Gentle with Styling

Sun and chlorine already stress your strands—don’t make it worse with rough detangling or tight elastics.

• Use the Tangle Teezer Detangling Spray for Fine/Medium Hair before combing out knots to reduce breakage.

• The Belle Brush – The Scalp Brush gently exfoliates buildup, promoting healthy roots.

• Tie your hair up in the Belle Bobbin Silk Scrunchies for a crease-free hold that prevents breakage and split ends.

Final Tips for Summer Hair Success

• Rinse your hair with fresh water before swimming in a pool or the ocean—this helps limit chlorine and salt absorption.
• Air dry whenever possible to reduce heat damage.
• Wear a wide-brimmed hat to shield your hair and scalp from harsh UV rays.
• Keep up with trims to prevent split ends.

With the right care and the perfect products, your hair can stay shiny, healthy, and beautiful all season long.