5 Ways to Revive Your Hair After Summer

Summer is all about fun in the sun, but let’s be real—our hair doesn’t always love it as much as we do! Whether it’s sun exposure, chlorine, saltwater, or just that good ol’ Arizona heat, your hair probably needs a little extra TLC right about now. But don’t worry, I’ve got you covered with five easy ways to bring your hair back to life after all that summer fun.

Here’s how you can revive and restore your hair, so it feels healthy, shiny, and ready for the eventual cooler months!

1. Deep Hydration is Key

The summer sun can be brutal on your hair, drying it out and leaving it looking frizzy or brittle. The first thing your hair needs is hydration—lots of it! I recommend using a deep conditioning treatment or a rich hair mask that can penetrate and restore moisture to those thirsty strands.

Product Recommendation: Try Pureology’s Superfood Hydrate Treatment. It’s packed with essential nutrients and superfoods to bring intense moisture back into your hair and leave it soft, shiny, and healthy.

If your hair feels extra dry and straw-like, you might want to book an in-salon hydration treatment. Trust me, your hair will thank you for it!

2. Detox from Hard Water, Chlorine, and Product Buildup

Let’s talk about the buildup that happens over the summer. Whether it’s chlorine from pool days, saltwater from beach vacations, or minerals from Arizona’s hard water, all these factors can leave your hair feeling weighed down and dull.

A detox treatment is the best way to start fresh. This will cleanse your hair of all the impurities that have built up over the past few months, giving your strands a light, clean feel again.

Product Recommendation: For an at-home detox, I recommend the Malibu C Hard Water Wellness Treatment Packet for anyone dealing with hard water and the Malibu C Swimmers Wellness Treatment Pack to remove chlorine and mineral buildup from pool days.

My Hard Water Detox Treatment in the salon is another must for anyone living in Arizona and dealing with mineral buildup. It’s perfect for resetting your hair after summer!

3. Trim Those Split Ends

I know we all love to hold on to length, but summer can cause some serious damage to the ends of your hair. Between the sun, heat, and any styling tools you’ve been using, split ends are almost inevitable. Regular trims are essential for keeping your hair looking healthy and preventing further breakage.

You don’t have to lose a lot of length—just a small trim can make a world of difference. Your hair will look and feel so much better, and it’ll be ready to grow healthy and strong for the fall season.

Product Recommendation: If you’re trying to extend time between trims, Pureology's Split End Salve is a great way to smooth split ends and prevent them from getting worse in between cuts.

4. Strengthen and Repair with Bond-Building Products

If your hair feels weak or damaged after summer, now’s the time to focus on strengthening and repair. Instead of heavy protein treatments, a bond-building shampoo and mask will help repair damage, strengthen hair from the inside out, and restore softness.

Product Recommendation: Use Verb’s Bonding Shampoo and Verb's Bonding Mask. These products are designed to repair and strengthen hair bonds that have been weakened by heat, sun, and environmental stressors, leaving your hair softer and healthier after just one use.

5. Protect Your Color (and Your Hair!) from UV Rays

Even though summer is winding down, we all know Arizona’s sun isn’t going anywhere! Sun exposure can fade color-treated hair and cause your strands to dry out, so it’s important to keep protecting your hair from those harsh UV rays.

Product Recommendation: Use Pureology’s Color Fanatic Multi-Tasking Leave-In Spray. This all-in-one product protects your hair from heat, UV rays, and environmental damage while offering 21 benefits, including hydration, color protection, and detangling.

If your color is looking a little faded or brassy after all the sun exposure, consider booking a gloss or toner treatment to refresh and restore its vibrancy.

Wrap Up: Get Your Hair Fall-Ready

It may still feel like summer out there, but you can start prepping your hair for the upcoming cooler months by giving it the care it needs right now. Whether it’s hydration, detox, or a simple trim, these small steps can make a huge difference in how your hair looks and feels.

P.S.: Want more tips for keeping your hair healthy year-round? Sign up for my newsletter or stop by the salon to chat—I’m always here to help you and your hair thrive!