We all love a little extra time in the sun. Beach days, pool days, slow afternoons outside. But while your skin might be getting all the attention, your hair is going through it too.
Sun exposure doesn’t just lighten your hair. It slowly changes its texture, strength, and overall health.
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What’s actually happening to your hair?
UV rays break down the outer layer of your hair, also known as the cuticle. This is what keeps your hair smooth, shiny, and protected.
Over time, this can lead to: Dryness and roughness, increased friz, loss of shine, breakage and weakened strands and hair feeling harder to manage or style. Add in saltwater or chlorine, and everything can feel even more dehydrated.
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What about hair color?
If your hair is color-treated, the sun does more than dry it out. It actually breaks down the pigment inside the hair.
That’s why you might notice: Blondes turning warmer or brassy, Brunettes fading lighter or slightly red, Reds losing vibrancy the fastest, Glosses fading sooner than expected
It’s not just fading. It’s uneven, dull fading that takes away that fresh from the salon look.
This is where in-salon maintenance can make a difference. A gloss helps restore tone and shine. A Brazilian Blowout helps seal the cuticle, lock in hydration, reduce frizz, and give the hair a smoother, more reflective finish that can last up to three months.
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How to protect your hair this summer?
The goal isn’t to avoid the sun. It’s to support your hair while you’re enjoying it.
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1. Start with a protective leave-in
This is your easiest, everyday step.
Vitamino 10-in-1 Spray
Think of this as your all in one shield. It helps protect color from fading, add softness and shine, smooth frizz, and defend against heat and environmental stress.
Or try Glowmania Spray for a more lightweight, glossy finish that enhances shine while helping smooth and soften the hair.
Perfect for before heading out for the day or after washing.
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2. Upgrade your wash routine
Your shampoo and conditioner matter more in the summer than you think.
Vitamino Color Spectrum Line
Designed to help protect against color fading, keep hair feeling softer and more hydrated, and maintain that fresh, vibrant tone longer.
Or try the Glowmania Line for boosting shine and keeping hair feeling silky and light, especially if you’re wanting that soft, reflective finish.
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3. Treat your hair like you treat your skin
A little extra care goes a long way.
Vitamino Color Treatment
Think of this as your first line of defense, especially after fresh color. It delivers deep hydration, improves texture, and helps re seal the hair after sun, heat, and water exposure.
Results can last 6 to 8 weeks, helping your hair stay soft, balanced, and protected through the summer months.
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The bottom line
Your hair doesn’t have to feel dry, faded, or overworked just because you’re spending more time outside.
With a few intentional products and small habits, you can keep your hair looking soft, healthy, and lived in in the best way.
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Pro tip from Muse
If your hair is starting to feel off mid summer, it might not just be the sun.
Traveling, different water sources, some possibly containing hard water, can leave behind buildup on the hair, leaving it feeling dull, dry, or harder to manage.
A Metal Detox treatment helps gently remove that buildup, restoring softness and shine, especially after time at the beach or pool.
Follow it with a gloss to bring your tone back to life, then seal everything in with Vitamino care to help maintain softness, hydration, and shine.
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Not sure what your hair needs this season?
Ask your stylist at your next visit. We’ll help you build something simple, effective, and tailored to you.