We love summer: the sun, the beach, swimming… But our hair doesn’t enjoy it quite as much. Between UV rays, salt, and chlorine, it becomes dry and more fragile. To prevent it from losing its vitality, it’s important to know the mistakes to avoid during the summer season.
Mistake #1: not protecting your hair from the sun
UV rays dry out and weaken our hair, which is why, just like our skin, it’s essential to protect it.
After just 5 days of sun exposure without protection, 70% of the hair cuticles show visible damage. Split ends also increase by 30 to 50% within 2 weeks. Finally, up to 40% of natural lipids degrade, increasing dryness and frizz.
To keep your hair healthy, use a sun protective hair oil. Cair’s anti-UV hair oil acts like sunscreen for your hair by filtering UV rays and preserving the hair fiber. Enriched with a complex of fermented oils, this treatment deeply hydrates while controlling frizz. It also contains vitamin E, which protects against external aggressions and premature aging.
Your hair is therefore protected, hydrated, and enhanced.
Mistake #2: not rinsing your hair after swimming
Closely related to the previous mistake, it’s essential to rinse your hair with clean water after each swim to remove chlorine and salt.
Once rinsed, brush your hair after air drying or when slightly damp using a suitable brush. La Bonne Brosse’s vegan N.04 hairbrush features nylon bristles that detangle damp hair without breakage. It also provides a revitalizing massage that stimulates blood circulation and promotes the growth of healthy, strong hair.
Mistake #3: washing your hair too often
Washing your hair after every swim is a common habit, but it’s not ideal for your hair.
Washing it too frequently tends to dry out the hair fiber. The right move is to rinse your hair with clean water after each swim to remove chlorine or salt.
As for shampoo, 2 to 3 times a week is enough. To avoid damaging the fiber, use a gentle, hydrating shampoo. Cair’s hyaluronic acid shampoo provides maximum hydration while eliminating suffocating residues. Enriched with active waters, this gentle shampoo nourishes and revitalizes the hair. Its slightly acidic pH also helps maintain a neutral hair state, promoting shine and softness.
Tips: Here are a few hairstyles you can try after rinsing your hair without washing it.
For an elegant look, go for a sleek high or low bun. This hairstyle is perfect for a summer evening without having to wash your hair. To make styling easier, use the protective hair oil or the repairing mask.
For a “wet look,” use Cair’s mask or hair oil to add shine while caring for your hair.
Mistake #4: overusing heated styling tools
The sun, sea, and pool dry out the hair fiber, making hair generally drier and more fragile in summer. That’s why you should avoid overusing heated tools like hair straightener or curling iron.
If you can’t do without them, it’s essential to protect your hair with a heat-protectant hair spray. Cair’s detangling mist shields hair from external aggressions such as heat and pollution. It also provides hydration and strength to the hair.
Mistake #5: not hydrating your hair enough
As we've seen, sun, sand, chlorine, and saltwater dry out the hair fiber. Hydrating your hair is therefore essential to keep it healthy and avoid breakage and split ends.
To do this, apply Cair’s hydrating hair mask before shampooing. Enriched with rice water, used for centuries in Asian traditions, this repairing treatment deeply hydrates, nourishes, and repairs the hair fiber. It also helps regenerate keratin structure and fight against hair loss.
Finally, it strengthens the hair from root to tip.
This repairing mask is a true hydration bomb, perfect for the summer season.
Hydration isn’t just about external care, it starts with drinking enough water. The hair fiber is made up of about 10 to 15% water, hydration is therefore key to maintaining this moisture content and preventing hair from becoming dry and brittle.
It’s also important to follow a diet rich in vitamins and minerals, especially vitamins A, C, E, zinc, and omega-3 fatty acids, which contribute to hair health. Eat foods like avocados, nuts, leafy greens, and fatty fish to support hair growth and shine.