As beauty experts with years of experience advising clients on hair health, we emphasize protecting your skin from UV rays year-round—but especially in summer. What often gets overlooked? Your hair. Sun, sea salt, wind, sand, and even chlorine wreak havoc on hair fibers, leading to dryness, color fade, and breakage. Don't wait until back-to-school season to notice the damage. Start pampering your strands now with these proven summer essentials.
UV rays open hair cuticles, causing dryness and color loss. Opt for specialized hair protectants—not skin products—for optimal results. Apply before, during, and after sun exposure for reliable defense.
Our top 7 picks: Phytoplage Protective Oil, Phyto, €16.50; Hair Milk SU, Davines, €28.70; Sun Protect Shimmer Oil, Schwarzkopf Professional BC Bonacure, €15.75; Protective summer fluid, René Furterer, €16.90; Moisturizing Protective Milky Hair Oil, Nuxe Sun, €15.60; Anti-UV Protective Hair Veil, Aveda c/o Sephora, €23.85; Spray Conditioner Equave Sun Protection, Revlon Professional, €21.20.
The best UV shield? Block direct exposure entirely. Hats, caps, or scarves work wonders—and they prevent scalp sunburn too.
Wind-tangled, frizzy hair? Keep an elastic band handy for quick ponytails, shielding strands from drying gusts.
Make masks a summer ritual: After shampooing, apply to lengths and ends for 2-5 minutes to repair sun-stressed fibers. Clients swear by the visible difference by season's end.
Our favorites: Lipidium Absolut Repair, L’Oréal Professionnel Serie Expert, €13.45 c/o LookFantastic; Hair After the Sun, Sachajuan, €18 c/o Birchbox; Safflower Richness Infusion Mask, L’Oréal Paris Botanicals Fresh Care, €6.90; Uniq One Mask, Revlon Professional, €18.
Pro tip: Skip the hairdryer to avoid further weakening. For sleek, brushed looks without heat, try Bumble and Bumble's Don't Blow It.
