The 3 things you Should Be Doing for your Hair this Summer.
Kristen Cossette
May 30, 2025
Soaking up the sun and salt air requires a level of intention if you want to maintain healthy glowing hair indefinitley. Here are the top 3 things you should be doing for your hair this summer…
ONE: UV & HEAT PROTECTION
Heat doesn’t just mean hot tools. Sun exposure, hot water, and hot air are all responsible for drying out your hair and causing your natural or unnatural haircolor to fade. This summer keep the following stocked and handy:
- Hat or scarf to cover your hair
- Heat Styling Protection, we swear by MELU shield. 425 degrees of protection. Keep it under 350 though 😉
- SPF always
- Serum that has UV filters. We use SU/ hair milk a leave-on softening milk enriched with UV protective filters that protect haircolor and add hydration during sun exposure.
TWO: CLARIFY & MASK
Before you swim prep your hair by saturation with clean water or fav conditioning mask. If you can braid it, even better. Once you’re done swimming, wash your hair as soon as possible with a clarifying shampoo. We love SU/ hair and body wash and SOLU clarifying shampoo. Both options deeply cleanse the hair without drying it out. Follow with your favorite deep conditioning mask or SU/ hair mask.
A few of our favorite summer masks are:
- SU/ Hair mask- restore the hydration of hair damaged by the sun, chlorine and salt. It restores softness and light also to the driest and dull hair with an anti-oxidant action.
- LOVE instant mask- Hydrates and provides strong detangling for coarse or thirsty hair. Get for those wanting to wear sleek styles.
- MINU- High shine for single processed or natural hair
- NOUNOU- Nourishing mask for highlighted or chemically treated hair. Provides hydration and strength.
- OI Butter– Amazing for all hair types! Provides softness, shine, and hydration.
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THREE: IN SALON GLOSS AND CUT
Scheduling one-two gloss and cut sessions throughout the summer, in between your dimensional color appointments, is a great way to ensure the longevity of your length. A gloss is a demi permanent color option that adds replaces lost pigment, refines brassy tones, adds shines, and hydration. Think of this like getting your car waxed after a proper wash!
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