Summer is here and we want a healthy hair routine!
While we love the sun, our hair might not feel the same. Heat, UV rays, and excess moisture in the air can leave your locks frizzy, dry, and prone to damage. That’s why having a solid summer hair care routine is essential to keep your hair sleek, smooth, and hydrated. Follow this step-by-step guide to achieve your best summer hair yet!
Step 1: Shampoo
Start your summer hair routine with a thorough cleanse. Shampooing twice ensures your scalp is free of product build-up, oils, and impurities that can weigh your hair down in the summer heat. If you use a pre-shampoo treatment, skip the double cleanse. Kevin Murphy’s Blow Dry Wash is formulated to hydrate and prepare your hair for styling while promoting smoothness.
Why it’s great for summer: A clean scalp helps your hair stay fresher for longer, even in hot, humid conditions.
Step 2: Conditioner or Mask/Treatment
After cleansing, replenish your hair’s moisture with a conditioner or treatment mask. For lighter hydration, opt for a conditioner like Kevin Murphy Blow Dry Rinse. For a deeper, more intensive treatment, especially if your hair feels dry or frizzy, try the Moroccanoil Smoothing Mask.
Why it’s great for summer: Hydration is key during summer to counteract the drying effects of the sun and heat. Treatments also help to tame frizz and smooth the hair cuticle.
Step 3: Heat Protection Spray
Before blow-drying or using any heat tools, apply a heat protection spray. Stefan Heat Protect creates a shield against high temperatures, preventing damage and maintaining your hair’s integrity.
Why it’s great for summer: Even if you’re not styling with heat, UV rays from the sun act like natural heat tools and can weaken your strands. A heat protectant doubles as a UV shield to keep your hair safe outdoors.
Step 4: Anti-Frizz Treatment
Combat frizz by applying an anti-frizz cream to your mid-lengths and ends. The Virtue Un-Frizz Cream is lightweight yet effective, smoothing your hair while adding a touch of moisture.
Why it’s great for summer: Humidity is a major culprit for frizz. Anti-frizz products create a barrier to lock out moisture, ensuring your hair stays sleek and polished.
Step 5: Hair Oil
Finish your routine by applying a few drops of hair oil to your ends. This step seals in moisture, adds shine, and provides additional protection against environmental damage.
Why it’s great for summer: Hair oil smooths the cuticle and provides a protective layer against dryness, leaving your locks glossy and soft.
Key Notes for Success
Apply from lightest to heaviest: Always start with lighter products like sprays and finish with heavier ones like creams and oils.
Focus on problem areas: Concentrate anti-frizz products and oils on the mid-lengths and ends, where hair tends to dry out the most.
Protect from chlorine and saltwater: Rinse your hair with fresh water before swimming, and follow up with a clarifying wash after.
Why This Routine Works for Summer
Summer’s heat and humidity can wreak havoc on your hair, causing frizz, dryness, and damage. This routine is specifically designed to hydrate, protect, and smooth your hair, ensuring it stays healthy and manageable throughout the season. By incorporating lightweight yet effective products like Virtue Un-Frizz Cream and Stefan Heat Protect, you’re giving your hair the best chance to thrive under the summer sun.
Be sure to check out the accompanying video to see how these products look and feel in action. Whether you’re planning a beach day or simply tackling the summer humidity, this routine has got you covered!
