5 Mistakes to Avoid for Healthy Hair This Summer
We all love summer: the sunshine, the beach, swimming in the sea or pool… But our hair doesn’t enjoy it quite as much. Between UV rays, salt water, and chlorine, hair becomes drier, weaker, and more prone to damage. To keep it healthy and full of vitality all summer long, here are the five mistakes you should avoid.
Mistake 1: Not Protecting Your Hair from the Sun
UV rays dry out and weaken the hair fiber, which is why protecting your hair is just as important as protecting your skin.
In fact, after just five days of sun exposure without protection, 70% of the hair cuticles show visible damage. Split ends also increase by 30 to 50% within two weeks. In addition, up to 40% of the hair’s natural lipids can degrade, leading to increased dryness and frizz.
To keep your hair healthy, use a UV-protective hair oil. Cair UV Protective Hair Oil works like sunscreen for your hair by filtering UV rays while preserving the hair fiber. Formulated with a fermented oil complex, it deeply hydrates the hair while helping control frizz. It also contains vitamin E to protect against environmental aggressors and premature aging.
Your hair stays protected, hydrated, and beautifully radiant.
Mistake 2: Not Rinsing Your Hair After Swimming
Closely linked to the next mistake, rinsing your hair thoroughly with fresh water after every swim is essential to remove chlorine and salt.
Once your hair has been rinsed, let it air dry or wait until it is slightly damp before brushing it with a brush suited to your hair type. La Bonne Brosse Vegan Hair Brush N.04 features nylon bristles that gently detangle wet hair without causing breakage. It also provides an invigorating scalp massage that stimulates blood circulation and supports the growth of healthy, strong hair.
Mistake 3: Washing Your Hair Too Often
Many of us shampoo our hair after every swim, but this habit can actually do more harm than good.
Washing your hair too frequently tends to dry out the hair fiber. Instead, simply rinse your hair with fresh water after swimming to remove salt or chlorine.
As for shampooing, two to three times a week is enough. To avoid stripping the hair, choose a gentle, hydrating shampoo. Cair Hyaluronic Acid Shampoo provides intense hydration while removing buildup and impurities. Enriched with active botanical waters, this gentle formula nourishes the hair and restores vitality. Its slightly acidic pH also helps maintain the hair's natural balance, promoting softness and shine.
Tip: Here are a few hairstyles you can create after rinsing your hair without washing it.
For an elegant look, try a sleek high or low bun. It's the perfect hairstyle for a summer evening when you don't want to shampoo your hair. To achieve a smooth finish, use Cair UV Protective Hair Oil or the Repairing Hair Mask.
For a wet-look effect, apply the Cair Hair Mask or Hair Oil to add shine while treating your hair at the same time.
Mistake 4: Overusing Heated Styling Tools
Sun exposure, seawater, and pool water all dry out the hair fiber, making hair more fragile during the summer. That's why it's important not to overuse heated styling tools such as flat irons and curling irons.
If you can't do without them, always protect your hair first with a protective hair spray. Cair Detangling Mist shields the hair from external aggressors such as heat and pollution while providing hydration and strengthening the hair fiber.
Mistake 5: Not Hydrating Your Hair Enough
As we've seen, the sun, sand, chlorine, and salt water all contribute to dehydrated hair. Keeping your hair well hydrated is therefore essential to maintain its health and prevent breakage and split ends.
Before shampooing, apply the Cair Hydrating Hair Mask. Enriched with rice water, an ingredient used for centuries in Asian beauty traditions, this repairing treatment deeply hydrates, nourishes, and repairs the hair fiber. It also helps regenerate the hair's keratin structure while reducing hair loss.
From roots to ends, it strengthens the hair and restores softness and vitality.
This repairing mask delivers an intense boost of hydration, making it the perfect treatment for the summer season.
Hydration doesn't stop with topical hair care—it also starts from within. Hair fibers naturally contain around 10 to 15% water, so staying properly hydrated is essential to maintain this moisture level and prevent hair from becoming dry and brittle.
A balanced diet rich in vitamins and minerals is equally important. Vitamins A, C, and E, zinc, and omega-3 fatty acids all contribute to healthy hair. Foods such as avocados, nuts, leafy green vegetables, and oily fish help support stronger, shinier hair.