SUMMER HAIR CARE GUIDE: PRO TIPS FOR HEALTHY, HYDRATED HAIR

As the days get longer and temperatures rise, summer brings sunshine, vacations, beach days, and plenty of opportunities to enjoy the outdoors. While the season is full of fun, increased exposure to UV rays, chlorine, saltwater, humidity, and heat can take a toll on your hair.

At The Cabinet Salon in Toronto, we help clients keep their hair healthy, vibrant, and manageable all summer long. Whether you’re protecting a fresh blonde, embracing your natural texture, or preparing for a season of travel, these professional summer hair care tips will help keep your hair looking its best.

1. Protect Hair from UV Damage in Summer

Just like your skin, your hair is vulnerable to sun damage. Extended exposure to UV rays can cause colour fading, dryness, and increased brittleness.

Salon Tip: Wear a hat when spending extended time outdoors and use products with UV and heat protection. This is especially important for blondes and colour treated hair, which are more prone to fading in the summer sun.

2. Keep Hair Hydrated in Heat and Humidity

Heat, humidity, and frequent washing can leave hair feeling dry and dehydrated. Maintaining moisture throughout summer helps preserve softness, shine, and elasticity.

Recommended Products:

• AG Care XTRAMOIST Moisturizing Shampoo
• AG Care ULTRAMOIST Moisturizing Conditioner
• AG Care Coconut Milk Conditioning Spray

Salon Tip: Use a leave-in conditioner regularly and include a weekly hydrating treatment to restore moisture lost from sun exposure, heat, and outdoor activities.

3. Protect Hair from Chlorine and Saltwater Damage

Swimming is one of summer’s best activities, but chlorine and saltwater can cause dryness, breakage, and colour fading — especially for blondes and colour treated hair.

Recommended Products:

• AG Care Renew Clarifying Shampoo
• AG Care Vita C - Strengthening Shampoo
• AG Care Vita C - Strengthening Conditioner

Salon Tip: Wet hair with fresh water before swimming to reduce absorption of chlorine and saltwater. After swimming, cleanse with AG Care Renew Clarifying Shampoo, then follow with AG Care Colour Savour Shampoo and Conditioner to maintain hydration and protect colour vibrancy all summer long.

4. Minimize Heat Styling and Embrace Air Dry Hair Styling

Summer is the perfect time to reduce heat styling and embrace natural texture. Air drying helps reduce heat damage, enhances natural movement, and creates a soft, effortless finish.

Recommended Products:

• AG Care Vitamin C Serum
• AG Care Beach Bomb
• AG Care Curl Fresh Definer

Salon Tip: Apply Coconut Milk Conditioning Spray before air drying for softness and hydration. Use Vitamin C Serum for shine and strength, then style with Beach Bomb or Curl Fresh Definer to enhance natural texture and reduce frizz without heat.

5. Maintain Healthy Hair Ends in Summer

Sun, swimming, and travel can lead to dryness and split ends. Regular trims help maintain healthy hair and prevent damage from progressing.

Recommended Products:

• AG Care Nourish Snow Mushroom Moisture Mask
• AG Care Reconstruct Vitamin C Strengthening Mask

Salon Tip: Schedule trims every 8–12 weeks during summer and incorporate deep conditioning treatments to keep hair strong, hydrated, and manageable.

6. Keratin Treatment Summer Hair Care

Humidity, swimming, and frequent washing can shorten the life of a keratin treatment if not properly maintained.

Recommended Products:

• Keratin Works Shampoo
• Keratin Works Conditioner
• AG Care Set It Straight
• AG Care Fast Food Leave In Conditioner

Salon Tip: Always use sulphate free haircare products! Before swimming, wet hair, apply leave in conditioner, and tie it up to reduce chlorine and saltwater exposure. Follow with Keratin Works shampoo and conditioner to maintain smooth, frizz free results throughout summer. 

7. Hair Extensions Summer Care Tips

Hair extensions require extra protection during summer due to sun, humidity, chlorine, and saltwater exposure, which can lead to tangling and dryness.

Recommended Products:

• AG Care Smooth
• AG Care Sleek
• AG Care Deflect Fast Dry Heat Protection
• AG Care Fast Food Leave In Conditioner

Salon Tip: Avoid swimming in pools or salt water when possible. If swimming, wet hair first, apply leave in conditioner, and braid tightly to prevent tangling. Always dry hair immediately after exposure to water or sweat, focusing on the root area first. Use heat protection before styling and finish with smoothing products for a polished, frizz free look.

8. Protect Hair Colour from Summer Fading

Summer sun and water exposure can accelerate colour fading, especially for blondes, reds, and fashion tones.

Recommended Products:

• AG Care Colour Savour Shampoo
• AG Care Colour Savour Conditioner

Salon Tip: Book a gloss or toner between colour appointments to refresh shine, enhance dimension, and maintain colour richness throughout the summer.

Healthy Summer Hair Starts at The Cabinet Salon

At The Cabinet Salon, we believe great summer hair starts with prevention. By protecting your hair from UV damage, maintaining hydration, and using professional products, you can enjoy healthy, beautiful hair all season long.

Whether you’re spending summer in Toronto, at the cottage, or travelling abroad, our team is here to help you create a personalized summer hair care routine that works for your lifestyle.