8 Summer Haircare Tips For Strong, Healthy Strands

Sunshine, pool days, spontaneous plans—summer is all about ease. But between UV rays, humidity, saltwater, chlorine and sweat, your hair doesn’t always have it so easy.

That doesn’t mean your healthiest hair has to take the season off. Our lineup is packed with summer-ready essentials—color-protecting cleansers, frizz-fighting stylers and hydrating treatments that keep your hair looking and feeling its best, no matter the forecast or your schedule.

Let’s get into the summer haircare tips that’ll keep your strands strong, hydrated and thriving—even on the hottest, busiest days.

1. Shield your hair from the sun (and everything else).

The sun’s rays behave a lot like bleach, stripping the pigment from our hair and weakening the proteins that give it strength and shine. Did you know fine, light-colored and tightly coiled strands are especially prone to sun damage? Toss in chlorine and saltwater, and you’ve got a recipe for faded color and breakage.

So, what’s a sun-loving swimmer to do? Along with using SPF, hats and scarves to shield your hair and scalp, here’s how to protect and repair:

• See 3x stronger hair after one use* with our Moisture Mask—a deep treatment your hair will drink up.
• For blonde, gray or highlighted hair, use Purple Shampoo + Conditioner 1–2x weekly to prevent brassiness and keep tones cool.
• Use Leave-In Detangling Tonic to seal in moisture, add heat protection and make post-pool tangles disappear.
  
  

*According to lab testing. Individual results may vary.

2. Beat frizz with deep, lasting hydration.

Humidity + dry strands = the ultimate frizz equation. To keep your strands super-smooth and nourished, wash and style with products that lock in moisture and give definition.

If your hair is straight or wavy: Stay sleek with our Smoothing Shampoo + Conditioner, formulated with rice protein and amaranth to enhance your natural texture by locking in moisture and smoothing frizz. Then, follow up with our Air Dry Styler for truly effortless definition and shine (seriously—just work it in and watch the magic unfold).

If you’re team curly or coily: our Curl Defining No-Lather Shampoo gently cleanses tight coils without stripping them dry (leaving those essential natural oils in place!), and our Leave-in Conditioner gives soft, humidity-defying definition to even the most frizz-prone curls.

For all hair types: Use Moisture Mask weekly to help smooth and strengthen dry, frizz-prone hair.

3. Prevent chlorine and saltwater damage.

Anyone who’s suffered from swimmer’s hair knows chlorine damage’ll getcha. And saltwater damage is a thing, too. As lovely as those sea-swept waves may look after your day at the beach, the high concentration of salt can also dehydrate your mane. Luckily, it only takes a few small tweaks to your routine to enjoy the water worry-free.

Before diving in, soak your hair with clean water—think of it like saturating a sponge so it won’t absorb as much chlorine or salt. Add a layer of Leave-in Conditioner for extra protection if your hair tends to dry out.

Post-swim, reach for our Clarifying Shampoo—it contains powerful cleansers that attach to unwanted buildup from chlorine, hard water and pollutants and whisk it all away. (Unlike a lot of clarifying cleansers, though, ours gets the job done without stripping or drying.)

After conditioning, coat your hair in a protein-rich leave-in treatment like our Leave-in Detangling Tonic. The added nutrients of the leave-in will help prevent breakage and that straw-like feeling.

4. Keep oil in check with lightweight volume heroes.

Scalp feeling extra oily? That’s summer sweat and increased sebum at work.

Enter our Volumizing regimen: Formulated for fine-haired friends prone to oiliness, the Volumizing Shampoo + Conditioner duo gently lathers away grease and delivers lightweight moisture for better lift.

After showering, apply our lightest leave-in treatment, Volumizing Foam, for touchable hold and humidity-resistant volume. Round out the routine with Dry Shampoo to absorb excess oil and add oomph between washes.

5. Ease up on heat styling.

Between heat, humidity and packed summer schedules, now’s the perfect time to skip the hot tools and let your natural texture shine. Air drying isn’t just easier; it’s healthier, too.

If you’re going heat-free:

• Start with Air Dry Styler on damp hair. It smooths, defines and adds moisture while your strands dry naturally (zero effort, all reward).
• Apply Hair Oil to dry ends to boost shine and keep frizz in check.
• Craving a little more hold? Layer on Flex Hair Gel for long-lasting (never-crunchy) control.

6. Stay consistent on the go.

Heading out on a trip? No need to skip your routine. Our bestsellers now come in handy mini sizes, perfect for tossing in your carry-on, gym bag or beach tote. These travel-friendly products are TSA-approved and ready to go wherever you do.

7. Give your scalp some TLC.

Sweat, SPF, dry shampoo, chlorine—summer fun can leave your scalp feeling less than fresh. And when your scalp’s out of balance, it can affect your strands, too.

Reach for our Scalp Care Set to help clear things up:

• Start with the Scalp + Body Scrub, a gentle exfoliator that clears away buildup and leaves things feeling clean and reset.
• Follow with our Clarifying Shampoo to wash away product residue without drying or disrupting your scalp’s natural oils.
• Finish with Rejuvenating Scalp Serum to calm, hydrate and keep everything balanced from root to tip.
  
  

8. Take it easy with protective styles.

Lazy summer days call for styles that do the most with the least effort. Think braids, buns and twists that keep your ends tucked away, help minimize breakage and stretch time between wash days (yes, please).

Pro tips:

• Apply Rejuvenating Scalp Serum directly to your scalp daily to soothe irritation, calm tightness and support a clean, balanced base.
• Skip tight styles to protect your hairline and scalp from stress.
• Sleep on satin or silk to cut down on frizz and prolong your style.
• Need help refreshing your hair after braids? Check out our guide.