How to Keep Your Hair Looking Its Best All Summer Long
There are plenty of things to love about summer. Holidays, evenings in the garden, beach days and finally seeing a bit of sunshine here in Somerset!
But if there's one thing we see every year in the salon, it's the aftermath.
Hair that's become dry, faded, knotty, frizzy and generally feeling a little unloved.
The good news? Most of it is completely preventable with a few simple changes to your routine.
Whether you've just invested in a fresh balayage, you're blonde, brunette or somewhere in between, these are the tips we give our clients every summer to help keep their hair looking salon-fresh for as long as possible.
Protect Your Hair Like You Protect Your Skin
Most of us wouldn't dream of sitting in the sun without SPF.
Yet very few people think about protecting their hair.
UV rays don't just affect your skin—they also break down the hair's protective outer layer, causing colour to fade, moisture to escape and leaving hair feeling dry and brittle.
If you've recently had your colour done, this is especially important.
A lightweight UV protection spray or leave-in conditioner takes seconds to apply but makes a huge difference, particularly if you're spending time abroad.
It's one of those little habits that pays off when you return from holiday.
Before You Jump In The Pool...
Here's one of our favourite professional tips.
Before getting into the swimming pool, simply wet your hair with clean water first.
Hair acts like a sponge. If it's already full of fresh water, it won't absorb as much chlorine.
Afterwards, rinse it again as soon as you can.
It sounds incredibly simple because it is—but it's one of the easiest ways to reduce chlorine damage, especially if you're blonde.
Less Heat = Happier Hair
During the summer your hair is already working overtime.
Sunshine, humidity and warmer temperatures naturally put more stress on it.
So if you can, give the straighteners the occasional day off.
Summer is the perfect excuse to embrace your natural texture. Loose waves, air-dried styles and effortless hair always seem to fit the season anyway.
When you do reach for the heated tools, don't skip the heat protection.
Future you will thank you.
Hydration Is Everything
One thing we always tell our clients...
Healthy hair isn't just about the colour.
It's about moisture.
When your hair loses hydration it becomes harder to manage, frizz appears, the ends become rough and even the most beautiful colour can start to look dull.
This is exactly why we love the Kérastase approach to haircare.
Unlike one-size-fits-all treatments, Kérastase focuses on what your hair actually needs.
Sometimes that's moisture.
Sometimes strength.
Sometimes colour protection.
Often it's a combination of all three.
Why We're Obsessed With Fusio-Dose
If you've visited us recently, you've probably heard us talking about Kérastase Fusio-Dose.
There's a good reason for that.
It's honestly one of the quickest ways we can completely transform how your hair feels.
Rather than using a standard conditioning treatment, every Fusio-Dose is mixed fresh in the salon after we've assessed your hair. That means you're not getting something generic—you're getting a treatment that's designed around exactly what your hair needs on that day.
Whether your hair has become dehydrated after a holiday, feels fragile from lightening, has lost its shine or simply needs a boost, there's a bespoke combination that targets those concerns in just a few minutes.
It's one of those services clients often add on once... and then never want to be without.
If you're investing in beautiful colour, a Fusio-Dose treatment is one of the best ways to protect that investment.
The Best Time For A Hair Reset
One thing we notice every September is a wave of clients saying exactly the same thing.
"My hair just doesn't feel the same anymore."
Usually it's nothing dramatic.
It's simply months of sunshine, swimming, heat styling and life catching up with it.
A fresh trim, a gloss to bring back the shine and a personalised Fusio-Dose treatment can genuinely make your hair feel brand new again.
Sometimes you don't need a complete transformation.
Just a little reset.
Our Favourite Summer Hair Products
If you're only going to make a few changes to your routine this summer, these would be our recommendations:
- A professional shampoo suited to your hair type.
- A nourishing Kérastase conditioner.
- A weekly Kérastase hair mask for extra hydration.
- A heat protector every single time you style.
- A leave-in product with UV protection before holidays.
- A Fusio-Dose treatment every salon visit to keep your hair performing at its best.
Think of it like skincare.
Consistency always beats a quick fix.
See You Soon
Summer should be about making memories—not worrying about your hair.
A little extra care now means your colour stays brighter, your hair feels healthier and you spend less time trying to repair it when autumn arrives.
If you're heading away soon, ask your stylist which Kérastase products are best suited to your hair. We'd much rather help you protect your hair now than have to rescue it afterwards.
And if your hair is already feeling the effects of summer, book yourself in for a Kérastase Fusio-Dose treatment.
Trust us—it only takes a few minutes, but your hair will thank you for weeks afterwards.
We can't wait to see you in the salon.
– Nick & The Vital Salon Team
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