Summer is all fun and sun—until your hair starts feeling like straw. Between UV rays, saltwater, chlorine, and constant heat, your strands are under stress. But with the right routine and targeted products, summer hair doesn’t have to mean damage. Here's what’s actually damaging your hair in the summer—and how to stop it.
1. UV Rays = Protein Breakdown
UV exposure weakens your hair’s internal structure, causing breakage, color fading, and a dry, brittle texture—especially if your hair is dyed or lightened.
Protect it: Use Sachajuan Hair In The Sun or L’Huile Sirène by Kérastase to create a UV-resistant shield that also enhances texture and shine.
2. Saltwater = Dehydration + Roughness
Saltwater strips moisture from your strands, making hair feel stiff, rough, and frizzy. Letting it dry in the sun only worsens the damage.
Reset it: After swimming, rinse with fresh water and follow with Bain Après-Soleil by Kérastase to gently remove buildup while maintaining hydration.
3. Chlorine = Cuticle Damage
Chlorine doesn’t just strip oils—it can change your hair’s porosity, fade color, and even leave greenish tones on blondes.
Repair it: Use Masque Après-Soleil or Sachajuan Hair After The Sun to deeply condition and restore softness and shine post-pool.
4. Wind = Tangles + Breakage
Wind causes hair to tangle and knot—especially when it’s dry or sun-damaged. This leads to unnecessary stress on the strands and breakage when brushing.
Prevent it: Apply L’Huile Sirène or Hair In The Sun before outdoor activities to smooth, protect, and reduce friction.
5. Heat Styling + Sun = Double Damage
Using hot tools on already-exposed hair intensifies the damage. Think lifted cuticles, porous strands, and major frizz.
Reframe it: Embrace your natural waves with L’Huile Sirène or boost shine and shape with Sachajuan Hair In The Sun—both are heat-free styling saviors.
Your Summer Hair Ritual
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Cleanse with Bain Après-Soleil (Kérastase)
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Treat with Masque Après-Soleil (Kérastase) or Hair After The Sun (Sachajuan)
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Protect + style with L’Huile Sirène (Kérastase) or Hair In The Sun (Sachajuan)
Whether you're poolside or city-bound, your hair deserves care that defends and beautifies in one step.
