How to Revitalize Damaged Beach Hair at Aurelio Salon & Spa in Howell, NJ

Summer is one of the best seasons of the year — but between the ocean, the pool, and the sun, it can be one of the hardest on your hair. Salt water strips moisture, chlorine fades color and weakens the hair shaft, and UV exposure dries and damages even healthy strands. The good news is that with the right routine and professional products, you can revive your hair after a summer of beach days. Here’s how the team at Aurelio Salon & Spa in Howell, NJ recommends approaching post-beach hair care.

Right After Swimming: Don’t Brush Wet Hair

One of the most common mistakes people make after getting out of the water is immediately brushing their hair. Wet hair — especially hair that has been exposed to salt or chlorine — is in a dry, brittle state and significantly more prone to breakage. Instead of brushing, gently squeeze out excess water and apply a professional leave-in conditioner to the ends. This adds moisture back before the hair dries and helps prevent split ends from worsening. Once the leave-in has been applied, you can work through any tangles with a wide-tooth comb or a wet brush, starting from the ends and working upward.

When There’s No Time to Shower

On busy beach days when there isn’t time to fully wash and style, start by applying a small amount of professional smoothing lotion to the hair before brushing. This provides a layer of protection and slip that makes detangling easier and reduces the friction that causes breakage. Work a pump or two through the mid-lengths and ends, then use a brush to smooth the hair and style as desired.

In the Shower: Prioritize Deep Conditioning

After a week of sun and water exposure, a professional deep conditioning treatment is one of the most important things you can do for your hair. Look for a treatment specifically designed to repair damage and restore moisture — these work by replacing lost proteins and minerals in the hair that are essential for elasticity, strength, and healthy growth. Apply the treatment after shampooing, leave it on for the directed time, then rinse and style as usual. Using a deep conditioner once a week during summer and into early fall gives damaged hair the best chance to recover.

Professional In-Salon Treatments for Summer Damage

If your hair has taken a significant beating over the summer — fading color, increased breakage, extreme dryness, or loss of shine — an in-salon conditioning or repair treatment can deliver results that at-home products simply can’t match. Ask your stylist about professional treatment options at your next appointment.

For more summer hair care tips, visit our summer hair tips post or our summer hair and skin care guide. View our full salon menu or explore our women’s cut and styling services.

Call 732-303-0052 to book a conditioning treatment or appointment at Aurelio Salon & Spa in Howell, NJ.

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