Summer is the hardest season for hair. Humidity, UV rays, chlorine, salt water, and heat all work against you at once. But with the right routine, your hair can look great all summer long.
The Summer Hair Threats
- Humidity — causes frizz and reversion
- UV rays — fade color and dry out the hair shaft
- Chlorine & salt water — strip moisture and cause breakage
- Heat — dehydrates hair and scalp
The Summer Hair Routine
Before Swimming: Protect First
Always wet your hair with fresh water before entering a pool or ocean — saturated hair absorbs less chlorine and salt. Then apply the Pre-Swim Hair Protection Spray with coconut oil, jojoba, aloe vera, and vitamin E. It creates a barrier against chlorine and salt water while protecting color-treated and dry hair. Made in USA.
Daily Leave-In: Your Summer Essential
Every morning, apply a leave-in conditioner to damp hair before styling. The It's A 10 Miracle Leave-In Plus Keratin (10 oz) detangles, adds shine, controls frizz, and strengthens with keratin — 10 benefits in one product, perfect for summer hair stress.
Anti-Frizz Seal: Lock It In
After styling, apply a lightweight anti-frizz serum to seal the cuticle against humidity. The UNOVE Silk Oil Essence Serum is featherlight, provides frizz control, and doubles as a heat protectant — apply 2–3 drops to dry hair before heading out.
Weekly Deep Condition
Summer strips moisture fast. A weekly deep conditioning mask replenishes what the sun, chlorine, and heat take away. Apply generously, cover with a shower cap, leave for 20–30 minutes, rinse with cool water.
Summer Hair Rules
- Rinse hair immediately after swimming
- Wear a hat or UV-protective style on peak sun days
- Reduce heat styling — let hair air dry when possible
- Hydrate from the inside — drink more water in summer
- Trim every 6–8 weeks to remove summer damage from ends
Summer hair doesn't have to suffer. Protect it. Hydrate it. Enjoy it.