The Seasonal Summer Hair Care Guide

Essential Summer Hair Care: How to Protect Your Hair from Sun, Salt, and Chlorine

Summer in Seattle is spectacular. From sunny afternoons on Lake Washington to weekend trips out to the coast, we all want to soak up every drop of sunshine while we can. However, summer elements like intense UV rays, chlorine from pools, and salt water can take a serious toll on your hair, leaving it dry, brittle, and fading your gorgeous salon color.

Just like you swap out your skincare routine for the summer, your hair care routine needs a seasonal upgrade. Here is how to keep your hair hydrated, vibrant, and protected all summer long.

1. Defend Against UV Rays

Did you know the sun degrades the protein structure of your hair and bleaches out both natural and artificial pigments? Before you head out into the Seattle sun, apply a UV protectant. The Davines SU line is specifically formulated for sun-exposed hair. Spritzing Davines SU Hair Milk onto damp or dry hair provides leave-in protective filters that guard your color and lock in moisture without weighing your hair down.

2. The Pre-Swim Shield

Unprotected hair acts like a dry sponge. If you jump straight into a pool or the ocean, your hair will instantly soak up harsh chlorine or drying saltwater. Before taking a dip, rinse your hair thoroughly with clean tap water and apply a generous amount of conditioner, like Davines SU Hair Mask. This fills the hair cuticle with clean moisture, creating a barrier that prevents chlorine and salt from penetrating.

3. Replenish Lost Moisture

Summer heat strips away natural oils. Switch out your standard conditioner once a week for a deep-conditioning treatment. If your hair is feeling particularly parched after a long weekend outdoor adventure, treat your strands to Davines The Renaissance Circle mask. It delivers extreme repair and deep nourishment to deeply stressed hair.

4. Embrace Air-Drying

Give your hot tools a summer vacation! Heat styling combined with summer weather creates a recipe for breakage. Instead, embrace your natural texture. Apply a small amount of Davines OI All In One Milk to damp hair to tame frizz, add shine, and let the warm summer breeze do the rest of the work.

Don't let summer fun dull your shine. Stop by Stylus Salon in Belltown to stock up on your summer Davines essentials, or book a seasonal treatment to restore your hair's hydration!