How To Prepare Your Hair For Summer

With steamy days come the need to switch (or ramp) up your haircare. Chlorine, saltwater, UV rays, heat styling (and the rest!) are just as likely to cause split ends, colour damage and dry spells as the effects of winter.

Now, we’re not saying to skip the pool party - just prepare for it! At bh, we believe in planning ahead, so use products packed with ingredients to restore and maintain moisture and balance in that beautiful head of hair, no matter what summer activity you find yourself doing. .

Straight, curly, natural, thick or thin - no matter what your hair type, we’ve got your summer hair strategy sorted. Don't wait for the scorching sun to take it's toll - act now!

START FRESH

Sashay into summer with a fresh cut that’s wash-and-wearable. Warm weather is all about easy, breezy, low-maintenance looks that work for any occasion - but you need to get rid of those winter stragglers first. Cut those damaged strands off ASAP!

ADAPT YOUR STYLING APPROACH

Don’t overcomplicate things this season. The best kind of warm weather hair is soft, dishevelled and lived-in. It’s hair that’s rolled out of bed and gone straight down to the beach. These languid and breezy styles are synonymous with summer, and you don’t get them by slaving over your strands. Stick to updos, braids and beach-babe waves, and avoid overusing your heat tools. It’s too hot for those, anyway. Get yourself a trusty new hairbrush such as the gentle Michel Mercier Professional Detangling Hair Brush for Normal Hair and get styling.

bh recommends: SACHAJUAN Ocean Mist, John Frieda Beach Blonde Ocean Waves Sea-Salt Spray, O&M Surf Bomb Texture Spray, De Lorenzo Elements Ocean Mist Sea Salt Styling Spray

UP YOUR SHINE

Prepare your hair for the onslaught of overexposure to UV rays with the help of shine-enhancing products. Bonus points if you use them before you head out into the sunshine!

bh recommends: head & shoulders Smooth & Silky Shampoo and Conditioner, Dove Hair Therapy Damage Therapy Intensive Repair Shampoo and Conditioner, Playa Endless Summer Spray, Aveda Sun Care Protective Hair Veil

MASK IT

Got three minutes to spare? Brilliant. That’s all you need to treat your tresses and make a huge difference. Apply a nourishing mask like the Dove Hair Therapy Intensive Repair Mask, and rinse it off for stronger hair, restored colour and a nourished scalp. That’s a pretty big payoff for such a small effort. For the best results, do this once a week. Make it a beauty ritual!

bh recommends: ELEVEN Australia 3 Minute Rinse Out Repair Treatment, Pantene Pro-V 3 Minute Miracle Colour Protection Conditioner

The product recommendations in this article have been updated to keep beautyheaven members informed of the most up-to-date related products.

How do you keep your hair looking healthy during the warmer months?

116 Member Comments

Rose_P 24 Aug 2019 10:48 PM

To keep my hair in good condition, I always purchase quality shampoo and conditioner, always use a heat protectant, and ensure that I have regular trims to prevent split ends. I really do believe that you get what you pay for when it comes to hair products.

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mania1 8 Jul 2019 4:22 PM

evey women have their own of way of treating hair by useing condintioner or mask as most souit them to take care of hair as the hair loss one of the main concered of many ladies ! i guess the hair restoration would be a fair choice for then to restore hair as Pakistan fue hair transplant is one of the best clinic in the area..

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ThisIsMe 15 Feb 2019 9:13 AM

I love the look of the sea sprays!

Neverland 8 Feb 2019 8:12 PM

I live in a hot climate year round, so nice to know there are things I can do to prep my hair for the heat.

Peta908 5 Feb 2019 10:19 AM

My new years resolution is to take better care of myself. I'm starting to regularly use masks, and starting to notice a difference in the quality of my hair.

Meedee 3 Feb 2019 8:21 AM

I really need to get into the swing of things and remember to use hair masks more often. I tend to overlook them and by the time I think of them its bedtime so I decide I will do it the next day....and then the next...and on and on we go...lol

katrina176 2 Feb 2019 8:28 PM

The Pantene 3 min Conditioner is really great.

NellAdams 2 Feb 2019 3:09 PM

My hair loves the warm weather, I didn't know there could be issues!

Tigerlily 2 Feb 2019 11:26 AM

My hair routine doesn't really change too much with the weather except I let it air dry more after washing and it's too hot to do any heat styling so ponytail or bun is my go to!

Mayy 2 Feb 2019 8:32 AM

Since I have long and dry hair, I’ve decided to stop all heatng products. I now use castor oil the night before and wash it off the next day and it honestly makes my hair soft and shiny. The plus point is that my hair isn’t oily!

the_girl_who_loves_cosmetics 1 Feb 2019 11:29 PM

Such a tricky thing to deal with in summer is the hair...

Shop A Everyday 1 Feb 2019 8:59 PM

The Eleven mask looks nice, and Sea Salt spray I have to be careful of, my hair just goes awful when I apply it

jatz 1 Feb 2019 1:50 PM

My hair just hates the hot season at any time. Thankfully the shampoo and conditioner I now use is great.

Vi 31 Jan 2019 12:00 PM

I've got the Pantene 3 minute miracle conditioner in my cabinet that I'm waiting to try as soon as I finish my current conditioner.

onlyoni 30 Jan 2019 8:46 PM

I have a good hair cut and style every six weeks; always have a treatment when visiting my hairdresser; cut down on washing my hair to every second or third day which means cutting down on hairdryer and straightener also.

Tee631 30 Jan 2019 1:50 PM

i defs want to prep my hair for the oiliness in summer

Sootyhere 30 Jan 2019 11:26 AM

Thanks for the article. I try not to heat style my hair too often but it does still frizz up.

duality 30 Jan 2019 10:27 AM

summer, grrr hate it! Either baking dry heat or hot and humid, like me, my hair doesn't cope lol. Messy bun is my go-to because I hate heat styling it in summer

Janefre 30 Jan 2019 10:13 AM

I love a good hair mask. These days I let my hair dry naturally (especially helpful in this heat we've been having) and this has helped tremendously.

MoonlightSak16 30 Jan 2019 9:49 AM

I need to buy some new hair products. I have run out and my hair needs some serious pampering.

Eskimo82 30 Jan 2019 8:03 AM

I cut at least three inches off my hair before summer and then about two inches off after summer. I've got quite long hair that it is annoying during summer, so I chop off as much as I can. Helps with the heat and split ends.

skincare junkie 30 Jan 2019 7:35 AM

Lately I have been using dry shampoo a lot. Still discovering what works best.

misfortune8 30 Jan 2019 6:42 AM

I've just recently tried the Dove Hair Therapy Damage Therapy Intensive Repair Shampoo and Conditioner. The conditioner is fantastic!

Wn0873 29 Jan 2019 8:43 PM

I generally don't vary my routine by the season. But that is because my hair is so hard to manage, so when I find something that works I stick with it!

stefaneigh 29 Jan 2019 8:40 PM

I air dry my hair and I never use heat to style it, but I do need to make time for more masks!

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