The Ultimate Summer Hair Survival Guide: How to Keep Your Hair Healthy This Summer ☀️
Summer is one of our favourite times of the year. Holidays, beach days, BBQs and long sunny evenings are what it's all about. ☀️🏖️👙
But while we're busy protecting our skin with SPF, our hair often gets forgotten.
The combination of sunshine, chlorine, salt water and heat can leave your hair feeling dry, brittle, dull and much harder to manage. The good news? With a little extra care, you can enjoy everything summer has to offer without sacrificing healthy, beautiful hair.
Here are our top summer hair care tips from the team at Beauty & The Bleach.
1. Protect Your Hair from the Sun
Just like your skin, your hair can suffer from too much sun exposure. UV rays can weaken the hair, fade your colour and leave it looking dry and lifeless.
If you're spending lots of time outdoors this summer, try to:
- 👒 Wear a hat or scarf whenever possible (I wore a hat every day in Cyprus and it made such a difference!)
- ☀️ Use salon-recommended products that offer UV protection.
- 🌴 Avoid sitting in direct sunlight for long periods where possible.
Blonde, lightened and coloured hair is particularly vulnerable during the summer months, so a little extra protection goes a long way.
2. Wet Your Hair Before You Swim
Whether you're heading into the sea or jumping into the swimming pool, always rinse your hair with fresh water first.
Hair acts like a sponge. If it's already saturated with clean water, it absorbs far less chlorine or salt water, helping to minimise damage.
After swimming, rinse your hair again as soon as possible to wash away any remaining chlorine or salt.
3. Don't Skip the Conditioner
Summer is when your hair needs moisture more than ever.
A good quality conditioner after every wash helps replace the hydration lost through sunshine, swimming and heat styling.
If your hair has been coloured or lightened, adding a weekly deep conditioning mask can make an even bigger difference.
4. Turn Down the Heat
Your hair is already coping with high temperatures outdoors, so try to give it a break from heated styling where possible.
If you do use heat styling:
- 🔥 Always use a heat protection spray.
- 💨 Choose a lower heat setting where possible.
- 🌬️ Let your hair air dry before styling.
Your hair will definitely thank you for it.
5. Book Regular Trims
Split ends always seem to become more noticeable during summer.
A trim every 6–8 weeks removes damaged ends before they travel further up the hair shaft, keeping your hair healthier and much easier to style.
6. Treat Your Hair to Some Professional TLC
If your hair already feels dry, rough or damaged, a professional treatment can work wonders.
At Beauty & The Bleach, we offer our Everlasting Bonds Treatment for just £30.
This intensive 30-minute treatment helps to:
- ✨ Restore damaged hair
- ✨ Strengthen weakened hair fibres
- ✨ Improve softness and shine
- ✨ Reduce breakage
- ✨ Leave hair healthier and easier to manage
7. Look After Your Colour
Sunshine, chlorine and sea water can all affect coloured hair.
Blondes may notice unwanted brassiness, while brunettes and vibrant colours can fade much faster than usual.
Using salon-recommended shampoos and conditioners, alongside regular glossing appointments, will help keep your colour looking fresh and glossy all summer long.
8. Stay Hydrated
Healthy hair starts from within.
Drinking plenty of water and eating a balanced diet rich in vitamins and protein helps support stronger, healthier hair throughout the warmer months.
Let Us Help You Love Your Summer Hair
Whether you're getting holiday-ready or your hair needs a little post-summer rescue, our experienced team is here to help.
From precision cutting and beautiful colour services to nourishing treatments and expert advice, we'll help keep your hair looking and feeling its absolute best all summer long.
If your hair could do with a little extra love, ask us about our 30-minute Everlasting Bonds Treatment for just £30.
Or send us a message on social media or book online—we can't wait to welcome you to Beauty & The Bleach this summer! 💗
