Summer Hair Tips from Aurelio Salon & Spa in Howell, NJ
Summer Hair Tips from Aurelio Salon & Spa in Howell, NJ
Summer is a great season, but it can also be hard on your hair. Between the ocean, the pool, the sun, and the heat, hair takes on a lot of extra stress from June through September. The good news is that a few simple habits and the right professional products can make a big difference in how your hair looks and feels all summer long. At Aurelio Salon & Spa in Howell, NJ, our stylists are happy to share their favorite summer hair tips.
Pre-Soak Your Hair Before Swimming
This is one of the most effective — and most overlooked — summer hair tips. Before getting in the pool or the ocean, thoroughly saturate your hair with fresh, clean water. Dry hair is porous and will absorb whatever liquid it comes into contact with first. By pre-soaking your hair with clean water, you help reduce how much chlorine or salt water the hair can absorb. Think of it as creating a protective barrier between your strands and the pool or ocean. This simple step can significantly reduce the drying and damage that swimming causes over time.
Use a Color-Safe, Sulfate-Free Shampoo
Chlorine and salt water can both strip color and dry out the hair. Switching to a sulfate-free shampoo during the summer months is an easy way to help preserve your color and keep the hair feeling softer. Ask your stylist at your next appointment which professional shampoo is the best fit for your hair type and color.
Protect Against Humidity and Heat
Summer heat and humidity can cause frizz, flyaways, and loss of style definition — especially for guests with naturally wavy, curly, or color-treated hair. A professional smoothing serum, heat protectant spray, or anti-humidity product applied before styling can help the hair hold its shape and reduce frizz throughout the day. Your stylist can recommend the right option based on your hair texture. Guests with curly hair may also benefit from visiting our curly hair services page for additional guidance.
Rinse Hair After Swimming
Whether you swim in a pool or the ocean, rinsing your hair with clean water immediately after getting out is one of the best things you can do. This helps remove chlorine, salt, and other residue before it has time to dry in the hair and cause buildup or damage. Follow with a gentle shampoo and a hydrating conditioner when you get home.
Add a Deep Conditioning Treatment
Summer hair tends to get drier and more porous over time due to the combination of sun, salt, chlorine, and heat styling. Adding a professional deep conditioning treatment to your routine — either at home or during a salon visit — can help restore moisture, softness, and shine. Ask your stylist about in-salon treatments or take-home conditioning options that work well for your hair type.
Trim Regularly to Keep Ends Healthy
Split ends and dryness tend to get worse over summer if left unaddressed. A regular trim every 6 to 8 weeks helps keep ends looking healthy and prevents damage from traveling further up the hair shaft. If you are growing your hair out, a light dusting can still help maintain the hair’s condition without sacrificing length. Learn more about our women’s haircut and styling services or our men’s haircut and styling services.
Book a Summer Appointment at Aurelio Salon & Spa
Aurelio Salon & Spa offers professional haircuts, color, conditioning treatments, styling, and product guidance in Howell, NJ. To view our services, visit our full salon menu or browse our stylist gallery for inspiration. New guests can also check out our new client deals.
Call 732-303-0052 to schedule a summer appointment at Aurelio Salon & Spa in Howell, NJ.