3 Ways to Protect Your Hair Color in the Summer

Summer sun, chlorine, and saltwater can all fade that gorgeous color faster than you think. But with the right habits and products, you can stretch the life of your salon color while keeping your hair soft, shiny, and vibrant.

Here are three simple rituals to help keep your hue looking fresh all season long.

1. The Cool Rinse

Lock in color by keeping your water cool.
Hot water opens up the cuticle, which can lead to faster fading.

Why it works:

• Cool water helps seal the cuticle and retain pigment.

• Less frizz, more shine.

• Gentler on the scalp in hot weather.

Try this: After washing your hair, finish with a final rinse of cool (not icy) water. Bonus points if you pair this with a color-safe shampoo and conditioner from Glo Skin Beauty's Hair Collection.

2. The Leave-In Shield

SPF for your strands.
You wouldn’t skip sunscreen for your skin, so don’t forget your hair.

Why it works:

• UV rays break down color molecules and dry out hair.

• Leave-in products with built-in UV protection create a shield.

• Adds moisture and softness at the same time.

Try this: Use a leave-in conditioner or cream with UV filters before heading out. We love the Glo Skin Beauty Revive & Protect Leave-In Spray for this.

3. The Pool & Ocean Prep

Your pre-soak protection plan.
Salt and chlorine strip color and moisture.

How to protect your hair:

• Wet hair with clean water before swimming.

• Apply a generous amount of leave-in conditioner to create a barrier.

• Rinse immediately after and use a clarifying yet color-safe shampoo weekly.

Try this: Create a quick "swim bun" after your pre-soak and product application. Looks chic and keeps product in place while you swim.

Using These Together

These small steps can prevent major damage. Your color lasts longer, your ends stay healthier, and your hair feels softer all summer long.

Pro tip: Book a gloss or toner mid-summer to refresh vibrancy without a full color service.

Worth Noting

Need a seasonal refresh? Ask about our Summer Color Care Package—it includes a gloss, treatment, and take-home product to lock in your investment.

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