Blonde Hair Summer Survival Guide

How To Maintain Blonde Hair In The Summer

Maintaining healthy blonde hair throughout all the seasons is definitely a challenge. The heat and humidity that comes along with Summer can seriously take a toll on the health of our locks. Especially with the added sun, salt and styling that follows as we spend most days laying in the sun, swimming by the pool and going out for sunset drinks. All aspects that can leave our blonde strands brittle, brassy and extremely dry. And although regular salon visits are an effective solution for maintaining colour and hydration, they accumulate a hefty expense. With the right hair care products and routine, you can now save yourself a trip to the salon and maintain shiny blonde hair all summer long. 

Let’s dive into our top hair hacks and products so you can take care of your blonde hair while still enjoying all the fun and activities that summer has to offer. 

Best Way To Take Care Of Blonde Hair

The number one summer hair care tip for blondes is hydration! With bleached strands that are already prone to dryness, excessive sun exposure, heat, styling, salt and chlorine will only worsen the condition of your hair. Investing in a good quality hair conditioner or leave-in spray is a non-negotiable for taking care of your blonde hair this summer. The Redken Acidic Bonding Concentrate Conditioner is a pH balancing conditioner that delivers strength to all types of damaged and dry hair. With intense hydration, colour fade protection and breakage prevention, this conditioner will leave you with smoother and softer hair all summer long. Additionally, a leave-in spray is essential for maintaining hair health. The Pureology Colour Fanatic Multi-Tasking Leave-In Spray uses natural oils to provide 21 benefits of hydration and protection. This hair styling product perfects hair strands, making styling easy and seamless with a silky smooth canvas to work with. 

The struggles of being a blonde are real as dryness is the most challenging issue to combat and keep at bay. Unfortunately, conditioning alone is not enough as a blonde, so it is crucial to give your hair the TLC it needs during the summer season. Hair treatment masks are saviours for dry, blonde hair. Taking the time to apply a hair mask once per week will ensure your blonde hair is consistently nourished. The K18 Leave-In Molecular Repair Hair Mask works to reverse damage in as little as 4 minutes. A hair mask that not only promises results but actually delivers them as each strand is repaired leaving your hair feeling irresistibly smooth. For an extra boost in hydration, the K18 Molecular Repair Hair Oil is a hair treatment oil that strengthens hair and reduces frizz while also providing heat protection. Apply daily for extra nourishment or on damp hair before styling for protection. 

How To Keep Blonde Hair From Fading

We want to keep our hair looking blonde, not green nor yellow. As you can see, having blonde hair requires lots of maintenance - it needs regular hydration but also toning to maintain it’s colour. Regular swimming in salt and chlorine can cause oxidized mineral build up on strands, resulting in colour changes and a green tint. Heat exposure also causes pigment loss in the hair that results in brassiness over time. So yes, the summer season has implications, especially for blondes, but with the right hair care products, you can easily cancel out any unwanted tones in your hair to keep your hair looking as fresh as it did when you last walked out of the salon. You may be wondering how to protect your hair colour and the answer is purple shampoo. Incorporating a purple shampoo in your routine will work to keep the brassiness at bay and yield results of shiny, creamy-coloured blonde hair. Neutralise any unwanted tones with the milk_shake Icy Blonde Shampoo that adds a subtle cool tone and increases the longevity of fresher looking hair. Formulated with deeply nourishing ingredients, your hair is left soft, smooth and beautifully blonde. Alternating with a different shampoo is crucial with a formula as intense as this one. Wash with hair as needed when brassy tones begin to shine through.

To protect blonde hair from fading and losing colour, going the extra mile with the Philip Kingsley Swimcap Water Resistant Mask will help to shield your hair from chlorinated and salt water. While preventing colour fading, this hair treatment mask also works to lock in moisture, add strength and boost shine. 

How To Protect Blonde Hair In The Sun

Your hair can not only face heat damage from hair styling tools, but also from the sun’s high UV rays. That’s right - protecting your hair from heat goes further than applying a heat protection spray before styling. The Australian Summer heat is powerful enough to cause havoc on the health of your hair. While we recommend to invest in a good quality wide brimmed hat, there are hair care products that can protect your hair from UV rays. SPF for your hair? Say no more!

The milk_shake Incredible Milk 12 Effects is an intense leave-in spray that repairs, nourishes and strengthens the hair. With UV ray protection, this multi-benefit spray will keep your blonde hair protected from the Australian sun. So you can enjoy your beach days with ease, knowing that your hair won’t dry out and colour won’t fade. Simply apply on damp hair and pack in your beach bag for an on-the-go top up to ensure shiny and healthy hair throughout summer.

Heatless Hair Styles For Summer

Laying off the heat hair styling tools is highly recommended during the summer months. With excess exposure to heat from the sun, it’s crucial to not be applying additional heat to your hair when styling. Although hair heat protection sprays can come in handy to prevent damage, it’s best practice to avoid heat tools altogether. This does not mean that you have to endure bad hair days all summer long. Heatless styling is growing in popularity and we can understand why. With the Mermade Hair Velcro Roller Kit and Mermade Hair Heatless Curls Kit, you can now easily achieve voluminous curls with no heat involved. An at home bouncy blowout that looks as if you just walked out of the salon will convert you to never touching a heat styling tool ever again. 

With the right hair care routine, maintaining healthy blonde hair is achievable. A little extra TLC goes a long way with hair shampoos, conditioners, masks and leave-in sprays to ensure hydration and colour protection. Whether you are a blonde or not, these are the best summer hair hacks you need to know to keep your hair healthy in the summer heat.