When summer hits, we’re all about that glow—from golden skin to sun-kissed strands. But between pool days, vacation styling, and long hours in the sun, your hair takes a hit. Fading color, dryness, breakage, and frizz? Not exactly the summer mood we’re going for. The good news? With the right pro tips and stylist-approved products, keeping your hair healthy and radiant all season long is completely doable. Here’s how to protect your color, style, and strands—without skipping a single beach day.
UV rays don’t just affect your skin—they also break down hair color and protein structure. That means faded tone, dryness, and weaker strands.
Pro Pick:
Oribe Invisible Defense Universal Protection Spray— A daily shield that offers heat and UV protection while boosting moisture and shine. Ideal for blowouts or air-dried styles alike.
Saltwater and chlorine strip moisture and color from the hair. Always rinse your hair with fresh water before and after a dip—your strands can only absorb so much, so this helps prevent chlorine or salt from soaking in.
Pro Pick:
Oribe The Cleanse Clarifying Shampoo - A detoxifying mousse shampoo powered by volcanic ash and activated charcoal to deeply purify the scalp and hair. It removes product buildup, oil, and impurities while maintaining essential moisture, leaving hair refreshed, soft, and weightless.
The sun zaps moisture fast. Add a deep-conditioning treatment to your weekly routine to keep strands supple and color vibrant.
Pro Pick:
Oribe Gold Lust Transformative Masque — Strengthens, softens, and restores shine with every use. It’s like a facial, but for your hair.
With the temps already soaring, take a break from hot tools when you can. Embrace braids, buns, and air-dried waves.
Stylist Tip: Try Eleven Sea Salt Texture Spray for lived-in, beachy texture with zero crunch. Perfect for summer Fridays and weekend getaways.
Drugstore products may smell nice, but they’re often loaded with fillers or drying alcohols. Professional, salon-grade haircare is designed with high-performing ingredients and the expertise of stylists behind it. Your color lasts longer. Your style holds better. And your hair actually gets healthier.
At Steel & Lacquer, our team of stylists are here to help you build a summer hair routine that works for your lifestyle—and makes your hair look and feel amazing.
Let’s keep your hair glowing all summer long.
Need a product rec? Have a vacation coming up? Book a consultation or swing by the salon—we’ve got you (and your hair) covered.