Revive Your Hair After Summer Damage

Written By Loren Kramer

Sun, sweat, chlorine, and humidity—summer in Wisconsin is magical, but your hair might be begging for a reset. As we head into August, it’s the perfect time to give your strands the TLC they need after a season of UV exposure and environmental stress.

Whether you’ve been living in the lake, rocking hats on repeat, or skipping a few washes (no judgment), here’s how to hit refresh and get your hair strong, shiny, and healthy again.

1. Clarify the Right Way

After weeks of sunscreen, pool water, hard water, and styling products, your hair likely needs a clean slate.

  • Use a gentle clarifying shampoo 1x/week to remove buildup

  • Don’t overdo it though, clarifiers can dry out your scalp if used too often

  • Follow up with a hydrating mask or deep conditioner

Salon Pick: Malibu Treatment or Mr. Smith Detoxifying Botanicals Cleanser

2. Deep Condition Like It’s Your Job 

Heat and UV exposure zap moisture fast. Reintroduce hydration with a weekly hair mask to repair and restore your strands.

Our go-to: Goldie Locks™ Ultra Hydrating Hair Mask. Apply post-shampoo, leave on for 5-10 minutes, and rinse. Bonus points if you bun it up and let it soak in while you clean, read, or relax.

3. Rebalance the Scalp

A healthy scalp = healthy hair. Sweat, product buildup, and lack of exfoliation can throw your scalp off balance.

  • Try a weekly scalp scrub or gentle exfoliant

  • Add a scalp serum for hydration and cooling

  • Book a professional scalp treatment or detox with your stylist

4. Refresh Your Color

Blondes looking brassy? Brunettes looking dull? Reds faded from the sun?

Now is the perfect time for a toner or glossing service. These low-commitment refreshers:

  • Restore shine

  • Revive vibrancy

  • Seal the cuticle post-summer

Ask your stylist about a quick gloss or toner before your next trim.

5. Ease Back Into Styling

Skip the heat tools when you can. If you’re styling again after a low-maintenance summer, go slow:

  • Always use heat protectant

  • Avoid daily hot tools

  • Try air-dried styles with nourishing products

Style ideas: Braided ponytail with serum, loose waves with leave-in mist, or slick buns to protect ends.

Fall-Ready Hair Starts Now

We know, summer forever, but the fall is right around the corner. Your hair worked hard this summer, and now it’s time to treat it. Book a deep treatment, pick up the right products, or come in for a quick refresh with our stylists.

We’ll help you transition into the fall with hair that feels as good as it looks.

Loren Kramer
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