Care for Blonde and Gray Hair in the Summer
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In addition to the dryness that occurs with hair exposed to the sun, sea, and pool chlorine, summer can also bring other discomforts for those with blonde and gray hair.
And to ensure that your color will be as protected as possible on hot days, I've gathered some tips for you to add to your summer hair care routine. Check them out!
Blonde and Gray Hair Care in the Summer
Lighter hair is more sensitive to intense sunlight. This causes even more dryness in this hair type, especially if it's exposed all day long. Moreover, if you bleach, dye, or tone your blonde hair, the color becomes even more vulnerable, leading to fading or changes in shade. This exposure to sunlight can have a greater impact on hair health if they are already sensitive after bleaching.
Oh, this doesn't mean you can't go to the beach, okay? You just need some extra care. An excellent tip is to invest in a hair care schedule.
Basic Hair Care Schedule
The hair care schedule is essentially a combination of hydration, nourishment, and reconstruction done in an alternating manner throughout the week. Each schedule is tailored to the hair's needs, varying the order of these treatments and their frequency, and can include additional treatments.
To maintain the health of your blonde and gray hair in the summer, you can follow this schedule here:
Monday:
- Shampoo with a gentle, sulfate-free shampoo for color-treated hair.
- Condition with a hydrating conditioner, focusing on the mid-lengths and ends.
- Rinse thoroughly.
Tuesday:
- Skip shampooing to allow natural oils to nourish the hair.
- Apply a leave-in conditioner or a hair oil to keep the hair moisturized.
Wednesday:
- Shampoo with a purple shampoo or toning treatment to minimize brassiness in blonde hair.
- Condition with a hydrating hair mask, rinse, and apply a hydrating conditioner, focusing on the mid-lengths and ends.
- Rinse thoroughly.
Thursday:
- Skip shampooing to allow natural oils to nourish the hair.
- Apply a deep conditioning treatment and leave it on for the recommended time.
- Rinse thoroughly.
Friday:
- Shampoo with a gentle, sulfate-free shampoo for color-treated hair.
- Condition with a hydrating conditioner, focusing on the mid-lengths and ends.
- Rinse thoroughly.
Saturday:
- Skip shampooing to allow natural oils to nourish the hair.
- Apply a leave-in conditioner or a hair oil to keep the hair moisturized.
- Style as desired, using heat protectant if heat styling is necessary.
Sunday:
- Shampoo with a purple shampoo or toning treatment to minimize brassiness in blonde hair.
- Condition with a hydrating hair mask, rinse, and apply a hydrating conditioner, focusing on the mid-lengths and ends.
- Rinse thoroughly.
This schedule helps maintain hair health, ensuring they recover by replenishing nutrients and undergoing intensive hydration. When you go to the beach, remember to apply a UV protection spray or wear a hat when going out in the sun.
The Importance of Using a Purple Toning Shampoo
An item that is essential for light hair is purple toning shampoo. This purple shampoo helps neutralize unwanted tones and, if you choose a good product, it should have antioxidant properties, which also aid in keeping your hair healthy during intense sunny days.
At the beach, this product becomes essential because frequent sun exposure can lead to brassy tones in blonde and gray hair. This happens because this exposure accelerates the natural oxidation of the hair. So, to ensure your hair doesn't have that yellowish tinge, the purple toning shampoo also needs to be part of your routine.
Oh no, it turned green, what now?
This is a more common issue for blonde hair and can indeed be distressing to come out of the pool and find your hair has turned green. This color is caused by copper sulfate, a substance used in pool maintenance and cleaning. Since this product is blue, when it comes into contact with the more yellowish blonde, it tints the hair green.
If this happens to your hair, the best option is to seek a color specialist. This person will help you neutralize the green tones without further drying or damaging your already fragile hair. If it's a more yellowish green tone, still light, you can start using a daily-use purple toning shampoo and stick to this routine for a while.
Best Beauty Bars For Blonde and Gray Hair
Now that you understand how to care for your blonde, platinum, or gray hair during the summer, it's time to find the ideal products for your hair care routine. My beauty bars are the perfect choice to pack in your beach bag, as they're made with all-natural ingredients, free from harmful agents, have plastic-free packaging, and are compact.
Here are some of the favorite bars for caring for your hair at the beach or by the pool:
- Purple Toning Shampoo: My purple toning shampoo has an antioxidant and gradual effect, allowing you to use it daily to remove yellowing from your hair.
- Revitalizing Shampoo: A 3-in-1 product that hydrates, nourishes, and reconstructs during cleansing, repairing your hair and replenishing the necessary nutrients.
- Hydrate & Repair Hair Mask: In addition to deep hydration, nourishment, and strengthening of your hair, this bar also features nanotechnology that protects your hair from intense heat.
- Ultra Moisturizing Conditioner: Fights dryness and porosity, reduces split ends, and ensures softness, shine, and frizz control.
- Leave-In Conditioner: This 2-in-1 conditioner bar contains a high performance formula that promotes intense conditioning and can be used during your shower or as a leave-in.
Now that you know the best products to use in summer to protect your hair, let me adjust that schedule to ensure healthy hair:
Monday:
- Shampoo with a gentle, sulfate-free shampoo for color-treated hair (Revitalizing Shampoo).
- Condition with a hydrating conditioner (Ultra Moisturizing Conditioner), focusing on the mid-lengths and ends.
- Rinse thoroughly.
Tuesday:
- Skip shampooing to allow natural oils to nourish the hair.
- Apply a leave-in conditioner (Leave-In Conditioner) or a hair oil to keep the hair moisturized.
Wednesday:
- Shampoo with a purple toning shampoo (Purple Toning Shampoo) to minimize brassiness in blonde hair.
- Condition with a hydrating hair mask (Hydrate & Repair Hair Mask), rinse, and apply a hydrating conditioner (Ultra Moisturizing Conditioner), focusing on the mid-lengths and ends.
- Rinse thoroughly.
Thursday:
- Skip shampooing to allow natural oils to nourish the hair.
- Apply a deep conditioning treatment and leave it (Leave-In Conditioner) on for the recommended time.
- Rinse thoroughly.
Friday:
- Shampoo with a gentle, sulfate-free shampoo for color-treated hair (Revitalizing Shampoo)
- Condition with a hydrating conditioner (Ultra Moisturizing Conditioner), focusing on the mid-lengths and ends.
- Rinse thoroughly.
Saturday:
- Skip shampooing to allow natural oils to nourish the hair.
- Apply a leave-in conditioner (Leave-In Conditioner) or a hair oil to keep the hair moisturized.
- Style as desired, using heat protectant if heat styling is necessary.
Sunday:
- Shampoo with a purple toning shampoo (Purple Toning Shampoo) to minimize brassiness in blonde hair.
- Condition with a hydrating hair mask (Hydrate & Repair Hair Mask), rinse, and apply a hydrating conditioner (Ultra Moisturizing Conditioner), focusing on the mid-lengths and ends.
- Rinse thoroughly.
Liked these tips? I hope they help you keep your blonde, platinum, and gray hair looking stunning all summer long.
