How to Revive Hair After a Summer of Sun

How to Revive Hair After a Summer of Sun

After the recent heatwaves, both your and your client’s hair can be left feeling dry, damaged, and needing extra TLC. Sun-scorched strands are far from ideal and can cause discolouration and make it harder to style precisely how you want it, which can be frustrating.

We will explore some of the best ways to maintain your mane this summer, from updating your hair care routine to adding moisture to how regular salon trips can help get your hair back to its former glory.

The Best Shampoo for Sun Scorched Hair

How we wash our hair is the best place to begin, and often a simple switch of product can help to add moisture back into your hair after a summer of sun, sea, and sand. One of our favourite products for this is Nine Yards All In Moisture Shampoo.

All In bottle.

This shampoo is mild, sulphate free, and infused with shea butter, broccoli seed oil, and aloe vera. Each of these ingredients can help to revitalise your hair as they are rich in vitamins such as A and E, which are known to make the hair appear glossier by replacing the protective layer and reintroducing moisture. These vitamins are also fantastic for your scalp health, which may also need extra love after this scorching summer.

Protecting Curls From the Heat

Hydration is the key to healthy-looking curls, to banish frizz this summer and lock in moisture, choosing the right product for your client and their curls should be the top priority. Nine Yards Twist N Shout Curl Revival Cream is the perfect choice to nourish and style your hair, allowing it to spring back to its normal healthy, soft, and shiny state.

This curl cream is also 100% vegan, free from parabens and MIT, helping protect your hair from harsh chemicals and the effects of summer. Simply apply a small amount to towel-dried or dry hair, then shape curls either by hand or using your diffuser to create a defined, frizz-free look.

The Quickest Fix for Damaged Hair

Trimming off split ends regularly is ultimately the best way to keep your hair looking healthy, and after a summer of plans where your clients have been reaching for the hot tools, their ends are likely to feel brittle and dry.

Woman with dry hair.

Having a regular trim does not only help to stimulate growth, but this can also help prevent damage from travelling further up the strand and leading to losing more hair in the long run. We recommend encouraging your clients to come in for a trim every three months. However, this should be increased if they are unhappy with the feel or condition of their hair post-summer.

Switch up Your Haircare Routine

Changing up tried and tested haircare regimes can be scary. Nevertheless, this is often necessary as temperatures rise. A summer filled with sunshine may be what we desire, but it can often leave our colour-treated strands screaming out for shade.

UV rays from the sun break down the chemical bonds in hair dye which causes our colour to fade prematurely. Therefore, it is so important, especially for those with colour-treated hair, to ensure that they take extra measures throughout the summer months to protect their lovely new colour.

In our range of eco salon supplies, brands such as INNOluxe, Everygreen, and Nine Yards have a selection of products perfect for colour-treated hair that are also vegan-friendly. Find our colour-protect products here.

Time for a Complete Restyle? Try the Cool Girl Classic Bob

Why not encourage your client to opt for a complete restyle? Sometimes, holding onto length only causes hair to get more damaged and can make it look thin and frizzy, which is far from desired.

This summer has seen the revival of the bob, the cool girl hairstyle we can’t get enough of. A blunt bob is great for giving the illusion of thicker and fuller hair and helping your client embrace their natural texture with the help of styling and finishing creams. However, if they are still looking to style their hair with their favourite hot tools, we strongly encourage using a heat protectant such as our EVERYGREEN 7 Anti-Frizz Oil.

Woman getting her hair styled.

How Can SBS Help?

Here at Salon Business Solutions, we have an extensive collection of professional hair products online that will help to transform sun-damaged hair, and even a range of salon professional supplies to help transition your client as they readjust to a new haircut.

We hope this blog has been helpful and that you now have gained a greater insight into how best to take care of your tresses in scorching summer temperatures. For more expert advice, head to our blog, where you will find a selection of similar articles. Should you need any help or advice, please contact our team, who will be sure to help.