Best Summer Hair Care Tips for Healthy, Beautiful Hair All Season Long
Summer is one of the best times of the year — vacations, pool days, beach trips, sunshine, and longer days. But while summer is fun for us, it can be incredibly stressful for your hair. Heat, humidity, chlorine, salt water, and UV exposure can leave hair feeling dry, faded, frizzy, and damaged if it’s not properly protected.
At Lux Salon, we believe your hair should feel just as beautiful in July as it does in January. Here are our favorite summer hair care tips — along with the professional products we love to keep your hair healthy, shiny, and manageable all season long. 1. Hydration is EVERYTHING** The summer sun can quickly pull moisture from your hair, especially if your hair is color-treated, highlighted, curly, or naturally dry. One of the best things you can do during the summer months is add extra moisture back into your routine with professional-quality products designed to nourish and repair the hair.
Our Favorite Summer Hydration Products: K18 Leave-In Molecular Repair Mask — Helps repair damage from heat, sun, and chemical services while restoring strength and softness. Amika Intense Moisture Mask— Great for dry or color-treated hair needing extra moisture. Biolage HydraSource Collection — Lightweight hydration that leaves hair soft without feeling heavy.
Lux Tip: Use a deep conditioning treatment at least once a week during the summer months to keep your hair healthy and manageable.
2. Protect Your Color From Fading Summer can be brutal on hair color. UV rays, pool chemicals, and frequent washing can cause color to fade much faster — especially blondes, reds, and vivid tones.
To help preserve your color: Wash with sulfate-free shampoo Use cooler water when shampooing Wear a hat during long sun exposure Use professional products designed for color protection
Our Favorite Color-Safe Products: Biolage Strength Recovery Line Pure Brazilian Shampoo & Conditioner Biolage Color Last Shampoo & Conditioner These products help lock in shine, protect against fading, and keep your color looking salon-fresh longer.
3. Be Careful With Heat Styling Between the Alabama heat and hot styling tools, your hair can become overworked very quickly during the summer. If possible: Let your hair air dry occasionally Turn down the temperature on hot tools Always use a heat protectant Our Favorite Heat Protection Products: Artego Straight Rules Redken Quick Blowout Spray Absolute Repair Oil *These products help reduce frizz, add shine, and protect your hair from unnecessary damage.
4. Don’t Forget About Your Scalp Healthy hair starts with a healthy scalp. Sweat, sunscreen, dry shampoo buildup, and excess oil can all affect scalp health during the summer.
Signs your scalp may need attention: Dryness or itching Excess oil Flaking Irritation *Hair feeling heavy or dull
Our Favorite Scalp Care Options: Biolage Scalp Sync Collection In-salon scalp treatments at Lux Salon Professional clarifying treatments to remove buildup A healthy scalp creates the foundation for healthier, shinier hair.
5. Schedule Regular Trims Summer activities can lead to split ends and dryness faster than normal. Regular trims help prevent breakage and keep your hair looking fresh and healthy. Even removing a small amount every 6–8 weeks can make a huge difference in the overall look and feel of your hair.
Let Lux Help You Have Your Best Summer Hair Yet
At Lux Salon, we believe healthy hair is beautiful hair. Whether you need hydration, color protection, repair treatments, or a complete summer refresh, our team is here to help customize the perfect routine for your hair type and lifestyle. Not sure which products are best for your hair? Our stylists would love to help recommend the perfect at-home care during your next appointment.
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