Summer Hair Protection: Shield Your Color From Sun, Chlorine, and Salt

Georgia summers are gorgeous—but tough on hair. Sun, pool chlorine, and beach salt can

wreak havoc on your color and condition. At Welcome & Wanted Hair Bar in Canton, we're

sharing our best tips for keeping your hair protected all summer.

The Sun: Your Color's Enemy

UV rays don't just damage your skin—they fade and change your hair color too.

What happens:

●Blonde gets brassy or yellow

●Brunette turns reddish or orange

●Vivid colors fade dramatically

●All colors lose vibrancy

Protection strategies:

●Wear a hat during extended sun exposure

●Use UV-protecting products (leave-in sprays with UV filters)

●Avoid peak sun hours (10am-4pm) for hair exposure

●Rinse hair if you've been sweating in the sun

Chlorine: The Pool Problem

Chlorine strips hair of natural oils and can cause serious damage, especially to color-treated or lightened hair.

What happens:

●Blonde can turn greenish (from copper in pool water, not chlorine itself)

●Color fades faster

●Hair becomes dry and brittle

●Extensions can tangle and mat

Protection strategies:

●Wet hair with clean water first (saturated hair absorbs less pool water)

●Apply leave-in conditioner or oil before swimming

●Wear a swim cap for serious protection

●Rinse immediately after swimming

●Use a clarifying shampoo weekly (but only weekly—it's stripping)

●Deep condition within 24 hours of swimming

For blonde hair: Use a purple shampoo after pool exposure to counteract any green tones.

Salt Water: Beach Hair Struggles

Ocean salt is drying and can rough up your hair cuticle.

What happens:

●Hair becomes dry and tangly

●Color fades

●Texture gets rough

●Extensions can mat

Protection strategies:

●Same as chlorine: wet first, apply leave-in, rinse after

●Braid hair before ocean swimming

●Don't let salt water dry in your hair—rinse as soon as possible

●Deep condition after beach days

Extensions and Summer

Extensions need extra summer care:

●Never skip the pre-swim routine (wet, condition, braid)

●Always rinse immediately after swimming

●Brush more frequently during summer months

●Consider protective styles (braids) for water activities

●Don't skip move-ups because you're busy

Summer Haircare Routine Adjustments

Add:

●Weekly deep conditioning mask

●UV-protecting leave-in

●Clarifying shampoo (weekly, not daily)

Reduce:

●Heat styling when possible (embrace summer texture!)

●Washing frequency if possible (dry shampoo helps)

Pre-Summer Salon Prep

Book an appointment to:

●Get a fresh trim (healthy ends handle summer better)

●Add a bond-building treatment

●Refresh your color (start summer looking great)

●Get product recommendations for YOUR summer needs

Book Your Summer Prep

Ready to protect your hair this summer? Book at welcomeandwantedco.com or text 678-221-4493.

Located at 250 E Main St, Suite 202B in downtown Canton.