Summer Hair Care Tips for Solana Beach's Sun and Salt

Between sun, salt water, and chlorine, coastal living can be tough on color-treated hair. Here's how our women keep their color and condition looking great all summer.

Rinse Before and After Swimming

Wetting your hair with fresh water before swimming helps it absorb less salt or chlorine. Rinsing again immediately after helps prevent both from settling in and drying out your strands.

Add a Leave-In UV Protectant

UV rays can fade color and weaken hair over time, much like they affect skin. A lightweight leave-in spray with UV filters helps shield your color and add a protective barrier against the elements.

It's worth protecting the skin at your part and hairline the same way. A dry-touch facial SPF mist like Image Skincare's Daily Prevention Protect and Refresh Mist is easy to reapply throughout a beach day without disturbing your style.

Deep Condition Weekly

Sun and salt exposure pull moisture from hair. A weekly deep conditioning treatment, like K18 or a Davines hydrating mask, helps replenish what the summer takes away.

Watch for Brassiness

Cool-toned blondes and brunettes are especially prone to warmth creeping in during summer months. A purple or blue toning shampoo used once or twice a week can help keep unwanted brassy tones in check between salon visits.

Book a Mid-Summer Gloss

If your color starts looking dull or uneven partway through the season, a quick gloss treatment can restore shine and correct tone without a full color service.

Keep Your Summer Hair Goals on Track

Book a mid-summer check-in with your stylist at Certified Vixen to keep your color vibrant and your hair healthy all season long.