Prevent + repair sun damage with our favorite stylist-approved tips (and products we swear by).
There’s a lot to love about summer: longer days, sunny getaways, beach hair, golden hour, and everything else.
But when it comes to your hair? The heat, UV exposure, salt water, and chlorine can be brutal.
Don’t worry—we’ve got you whether you’re planning a beach trip, spending weekends on the boat, or just soaking up that vitamin D. Here’s how to keep your hair healthy, strong, and glowing all summer long.
🛡️ Start with Protection
Preventing sun damage is the best way to fight it. Think of your hair like your skin—it needs SPF, too.
We love Oribe’s Invisible Defense Universal Protection Spray, a lightweight mist that shields against UV rays, heat styling, and environmental stressors without weighing your hair down. Just spritz it on damp or dry hair before heading out.
Stylist tip: Throw a travel-size bottle in your beach bag for on-the-go protection.
💦 Hydration Is Non-Negotiable
Hot weather strips moisture from your strands.
Replenish weekly with a deep conditioning treatment like the Oribe Gold Lust Transformative Masque to restore softness and shine.
And if you’re heading poolside or out on the lake?
Rinse your hair with clean water before and after swimming to minimize chlorine absorption—essential for blondes!
🌙 Repair While You Sleep
Want effortless repair? Try the new Oribe Gold Lust Night Crème.
This overnight mask is a total game-changer—designed to restore, soften, and hydrate hair while you sleep (no pillow mess, we promise). It’s like a night cream for your hair—and yes, it smells amazing.
Apply before bed, wake up with silkier, healthier hair. It’s that easy.
🧴 Blonde Hair + Pool Water = Read This
Chlorine + blonde = not a cute combo. Blonde or highlighted hair can pick up minerals from pool water and take on a green tint (yikes).
To prevent this:
- Wet your hair before entering the pool
- Use a leave-in protectant like Oribe’s Priming Lotion or Balm d’Or
- Shampoo with a clarifying treatment weekly to remove buildup
If the green still sneaks in? Book a gloss with your stylist to refresh and tone your color safely.
🙅♀️ Sunscreen + Hair Extensions? Be Careful.
Some sunscreens (especially those with avobenzone) can cause discoloration or staining on lighter hair extensions, especially blondes and lighter shades.
Avoid direct contact between sunscreen and your extensions, and always wash your hands after applying SPF before touching your hair.
Look for mineral-based sunscreens as a safer alternative, and ask your Bella stylist for their go-to extension-safe recs.
What to Do if the Damage is Done
Consistency is key to keeping your hair healthy and vibrant all summer long.
Deep condition once or twice a week to replenish moisture and repair sun and heat exposure damage.
Booking an in-salon gloss or professional treatment can boost shine, tone, and overall hair health.
Remember to ask your stylist for a customized care plan tailored to your lifestyle and hair type. Of course, regular trims help keep ends fresh and prevent breakage. Hydrate, trim, repeat!
💬 More Summer Hair Tips from Team Bella
We asked our team how they protect their hair all summer long—here’s what they said:
- “Wear a hat when you can—especially during peak sun hours!”
- “Rinse your hair after swimming, even if you can’t shampoo immediately.”
- “A gloss treatment in-salon is perfect for post-vacation color correction.”
- “Keep a leave-in conditioner in your beach bag—it makes a difference.”
Whether you need a gloss, deep treatment, or new go-to summer products, we’re here to help you protect your hair and keep it looking its best.
📅 Appointments are filling fast, so book your visit now and ask us about the new Gold Lust Night Crème in-store!
