It’s no surprise that the summer sun can be brutal! No, we’re not just talking about your skin, but we’re talking about your hair, your scalp and your color. In fact, between the sun, salt and sand, our hair feels the full effect of it.

As we know, the sun gives off harmful rays and sun damage is real for fine or light-colored hair. Finer, lighter hair lacks the thickness or pigment that can naturally protect it from the sun’s rays. While darker, coarser hair usually is oilier and its thickness, darker color and the natural oils help to protect it. Not only is the sun a factor, but so is the pool and beach water. Generally, getting your hair wet in either water, then drying in the sun repeatedly through the day takes a toll. On top of that, if you use any styling appliances, the summer sun only intensifies the damage. 

For your daily defense, best to start with Invisible Defense from Oribe. Invisible Defense is your daily dose of universal protection. It is a weightless mist that shields hair from thermal damage up to 450°F, UV rays and pollution while imparting gentle moisture. Just shake and mist on damp or dry hair before styling. For its best protection, it is best to use before hot tools or sun exposure.

Wear a hat

A tip that is as old as time, but can be easily forgotten. Hats are the easiest way to protect your hair and scalp from harmful UV rays. We are loving the wide-brimmed straw hats and the other plus, is that they protect your face from potentially cancer causing sun damage. 

While you’re wearing a hat, use the Beautiful Color Masque from Oribe! Applying this mask before going out and leaving it in all day will help your hair to nourish and rehydrate. 

SPF Your scalp

Although your scalp is covered by hair, it is still at risk for UVA/UVB damage from the sun. While we love wearing hats to protect our scalps from the sun, we suggest using any SPF product with zinc oxide. When using an SPF for your scalp it is best to rub into the scalp versus spraying the product onto your roots.

Rinse, Nourish, Repeat

Have you ever seen the signs at the pool “please rinse before entering”. Well, we are saying it too! Please rinse your hair with cold water before swimming. By doing this, you are limiting the amount of chlorine your hair can absorb, because your hair can only absorb so much water. So it is better to use clean, fresh water first. 

But let’s say, you forgot to rinse your hair first, no problem! We recommend using Oribe’s Cleanse Shampoo. It will take out all of the chlorine or salt, leaving your hair squeaky clean.

Hydrate

Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate. We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again, the summer sun is BRUTAL! We know it is important to drink 8 glasses of water for your health and that does translate to your hair as well. Sweeten the deal by adding antioxidant-rich fruit like berries and lemons for a refreshing twist and an extra hydrating dose of hair-loving nutrient. 

Most experts agree that a nourishing hair mask being applied once a week at home is enough to coat hair into good condition and very dry, thick hair will drink that up. Oribe’s Power Drops Color Preservation is also a great at-home treatment you can use as well to protect and hydrate your hair, just add 3-5 drops into any of your Oribe styling products!  

With more and more salons offering high-tech conditioning treatments, it’s the easiest way to sort your hair’s condition out while getting your roots done. And while you’re there get a good healthy trim, ‘Book in for a trim to get those lengths looking and feeling happy and healthy again!’