How to Protect Your Hair Color Going Into Summer

Summer is the fastest way to undo good color work.

UV exposure, chlorine, saltwater, and heat do not discriminate. Blondes go brassy. Brunettes go dull. Reds disappear. What looked perfect in April can look tired by June if you are not protecting it.

Here is what actually works.

Use a UV protectant. Every time.

The sun breaks down color the same way it fades fabric. A UV-protectant product is not a luxury add-on. It is maintenance. Use it before you go outside, before you swim, before you style.

Wet your hair before you get in the water.

Chlorine and saltwater open the cuticle and pull color out. Saturating your hair with fresh water first limits how much it absorbs. Rinse immediately after swimming. Do not wait until you get home.

Turn your heat tools down.

Your hair is already under environmental stress. High heat on top of that accelerates damage and kills the shine your color depends on. Lower your temperature. Use a protectant. Air dry when you can.

Add a gloss between color appointments.

A gloss refreshes your tone, seals the cuticle, and brings back the shine. It is not a full service. It takes less than an hour and keeps your color looking intentional all summer instead of worn out.

The best defense is a good offense. Come in before summer hits and let us make sure your color is ready for it.

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