Our Simple Summer Hair Care Tips

Posted By Natalie Schepis  
20/04/2023
12:50 PM

Summer Hair Care Tips For Blondes, Balayage & Extensions

Summer is one of the most challenging seasons for your hair. Between UV exposure, chlorine, salt water, heat styling and increased time outdoors, your hair can quickly become dry, brittle and prone to colour fading.

At Hair By I, we regularly help clients from Doreen, Mernda, South Morang, Epping and Whittlesea maintain healthy hair throughout the warmer months. Whether you have blonde hair, balayage, hair extensions or colour-treated hair, these simple summer hair care tips can help keep your hair looking beautiful all season long.

Protect Your Hair From UV Damage

Just as your skin needs protection from the sun, your hair can also suffer from UV exposure.

Excessive sun exposure can:

  • Fade blonde and balayage colour

  • Dry out the hair shaft

  • Increase frizz

  • Reduce shine

  • Weaken hair over time

Wearing a hat, scarf or using professional UV-protective haircare products can help minimise damage while preserving your colour.

Keep Blonde Hair Bright

Summer can be particularly challenging for blondes.

Sun, chlorine and hard water can contribute to unwanted brassiness, leaving blonde hair looking dull or yellow. To maintain a fresh salon finish, it's important to use professional products recommended by your hairdresser and stay on top of regular toning appointments.

At Hair By I, we often recommend personalised blonde maintenance plans to help clients keep their colour looking fresh between visits.

Give Your Hair Extra Hydration

Heat, swimming and sun exposure can strip moisture from your hair.

Adding regular hydration treatments to your routine can help:

  • Improve softness

  • Reduce breakage

  • Increase shine

  • Improve manageability

  • Protect colour-treated hair

Hydrated hair not only feels healthier but also holds colour better and styles more easily.

Be Gentle With Hair Extensions

If you wear tape extensions, keratin bond extensions or V-Light extensions, summer care becomes even more important.

We recommend:

  • Brushing gently and regularly

  • Avoiding sunscreen directly on extension bonds

  • Rinsing hair after swimming

  • Sleeping with hair loosely braided

  • Using salon-recommended extension products

Proper aftercare helps extend the lifespan of your extensions while maintaining a seamless finish.

Reduce Heat Styling Where Possible

Your hair is already exposed to increased environmental heat during summer.

Limiting excessive use of:

  • Straighteners

  • Curling irons

  • Hot brushes

  • High heat blow drying

can help reduce damage and preserve moisture levels.

Whenever possible, embrace natural texture and use heat protection products when styling.

Book Regular Hair Treatments

One of the best ways to keep your hair healthy during summer is by investing in regular professional treatments.

Luxury hair treatments and head spa services help:

  • Restore moisture

  • Improve scalp health

  • Reduce dryness

  • Enhance shine

  • Support healthier hair growth

Healthy hair always starts with a healthy scalp.

Summer Hair Care At Hair By I

At Hair By I, we specialise in helping clients maintain healthy blondes, balayage, extensions and colour-treated hair throughout every season.

We proudly welcome clients from:

  • Doreen

  • Mernda

  • South Morang

  • Epping

  • Whittlesea

  • Donnybrook

  • Yarrambat

Whether you need a colour refresh, hydration treatment, luxury head spa or personalised haircare advice, our team is here to help keep your hair looking its best all summer long.

Book your appointment today and enjoy healthy, beautiful hair all season.

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