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How to care for your hair in summer: protection, hydration and colour care

Summer shouldn’t be something your hair has to survive. With the right products, daily rituals and targeted solutions in place, it really is possible to preserve your hair’s health, moisture, discipline and colour through the sunniest season.

There are so many things to love about summer - beach days, sea swims, walks in the park. But for your hair it can be a bit of a stressful time, with sun, salt and heat all conspiring against its natural beauty. The result? Dehydration, damage, frizz and fading.


Thankfully, it doesn’t have to be that way. Read on to discover how to create a summer hair care routine that will help you enjoy the sun without your hair having to pay the price, and how our newly evolved SU/ line can help. 

1. Sun protection for summer hair care

The challenge

UV rays from the sun can make hair prone to breakage, drynessand colour fading- and the sun isn’t the only culprit. Summer swimming adds to the risk, as salt from the sea and chlorine from swimming pools can exacerbate these challenges.

The solution

Cover all angles with a 3-step summer hair care routine. Take action before the damage is done with pre-exposure productsdesigned to protectthe hair, top up regularly throughout your time in the sun, then finish off with after sun products to complete the routine.
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We recommend: SU/

SU/ is a complete routineto protect your hair and skin before and after sun exposure. Part of the Essential Haircare family, the line has just undergone an exciting evolution, with new ingredients including Regenerative Organic Certified™bitter orange*

Containing substances with antioxidant properties, Regenerative OrganicCertified™bitter orange* extract neutralizes free radicals caused by UV rays, protectinghair and skin from damageand keeping them healthy - so you can enjoy your time in the sun, worry-free.

*Sourced from Regenerative Organic Certified™ farms.

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2. A boost of hydration and nourishment

The challenge

Summer’s heatcan strip moisture from your hair, leaving it dehydratedand looking lifeless. This dryness can contribute to breakage and frizz too, making it a double challenge. 

The solution

Create your summer hair care routine using products designed to add moistureand nourishmentback into the hair. As well as the right shampoo and conditioner, make sure you include an oil or serum to seal in that goodness. 

We recommend: NOUNOU/ and MOMO/

NOUNOU/ and MOMO/ are part of the iconic Essential Haircare line, which has just undergone an exciting evolution and now contains Regenerative Organic Certified™ active ingredients*.
  • NOUNOU/is our family of nourishing productsfor processedand brittle hair, featuring Regenerative Organic Certified™ Lupin extract* which strengthen, repair and reinforce the hair, locking in moisture and improving resilience. 

  • MOMO/is made up of moisturisingproductsfor dryor dehydrated hair. The Regenerative Organic Certified™  Apricot extract* it contains locks in moisture for soft, nourished hair that’s manageable and easier to detangle. 

*Sourced from Regenerative Organic Certified™ farms.

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*Sourced from Regenerative Organic Certified™ farms.

3. Anti-frizz tips for better hair discipline

The challenge

After a day at the beach or by the pool, you might find that the combination of sun and heat, sea salt and chlorine has left your hair frizzyand lacking discipline

The solution

Avoid adding to the problem with heat-based drying and styling tools. Instead, create a hair care routine that combines natural, air dried summer hair with styling products designed to add moisture, reduce frizz and protect against humidity. 

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4. Colour fade tips for sunny days

The challenge

The sun’s rays don’t just dry the hair out, they also accelerate colour fading, meaning that without the right summer care routine, your hair could end up looking dull and lifeless. 

The solution

Your first move should be to choose products specifically designed for coloured and lightened hair. These are usually gentler than most, and help to seal the hair cuticle to prevent colour leaching out. If you can find products with added UV protection, even better. 

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