Summer will be upon us before we know it, and the scorching rays – combined with chlorine, salt water and humidity – can wreak havoc on our hair. To keep your hair in tip top shape this summer, make sure you have these 5 summer hair must-haves ready to go for luscious locks all summer long.
1. Redken Color Extend Sun Solar Screen SPF 12
We wouldn’t think of heading to the beach or pool without slathering our bodies in sunscreen, but our hair needs to be protected from the sun as well to avoid parched, dry locks. Redken Color Extend Sun Solar SPF 12 is suitable for both natural and color treated hair and contains ingredients that not only protect against UV rays but also imparts moisture to restore your hair to its healthy, shiny and soft state.
($15, The Art of Haircare)
2. Frederic Fekkai Summer Hair After Sun Daily Mask
After a long day spent in the sun, your hair will likely need some TLC. Enter Frederic Fekkai’s “Summer Hair” mask. This daily dose of powerful ingredients will replenish lost moisture, detangle and will help keep your color treated hair looking luminous.
($25, SkinStore.com)
3. Alterna Summer Hair Sun-Kissed Mist
This revolutionary summer hair care mist will give locks a gorgeous sheen while helping prevent frizzing due to humidity and adding tons of shine. This product also contains ingredients to protect your color while making your hair look soft, shiny and vibrant all summer long.
($20, BeautyBar.com)
4. Biosilk Beach Texture
This styling product will help you create natural-looking, “beach-y” waves without spending one moment outdoors. Infused with a blend of natural silk proteins, vitamins and minerals, this texture spray will infuse hair with volume, body and sexy textured waves while imparting moisture and shine.
($10.19, SleekHair.com)
5. Acca Kappa Sun Hair Care Leave-In Nourishing Cream
With a daily hair mask isn’t enough to restore your sun-parched locks, reach for Acca Kappa’s nourishing leave-in conditioning cream to restore hair health and radiance. This conditioning treatment treats sun and water-damaged hair while adding sleekness and hydration and is especially effective for color treated or over-styled hair.
($21.67, Amazon)
What products do you swear by to protect your hair during the summer months?