Your Blonde Hair Summer Survival Guide

Yep, the rumours are true, blondes really do have more fun. That is of course, aside from when we’re trying desperately to maintain said sun kissed, easy-breezy aspect of our blonde locks throughout summer.

And while being a blonde in summer is peak iconic Aussie behaviour, the sun, salt and styling that comes with the season can also leave your strands brittle, brassy and disastrously dry.

So, take it from us, we’ve learnt from experience that our blonde strands need a little extra TLC in summer. And we’ve created the perfect summer survival guide to see you through the season…

Invest In A Reparative Range

As we’ve learnt from our many years of visits to the salon, blonde hair dries out fast. Add in summer as a factor and we’re talking straw-like texture in a matter of weeks. But thankfully, it doesn’t have to be this way (phew), because ultra-nourishing, bond-repairing hair care ranges are here to SOS (save our strands).

If there’s one thing you need in your beauty routine as a blonde, it’s a good quality hair care range. And thankfully the best of the best come prepared with a trio of seriously nourishing, reviving products. The two we just can’t go past? Wella Professionals Ultimate Repair Trio ($114.95 at Adore Beauty) and Olaplex Repair Trio Bundle ($162 at Adore Beauty). Both trios contain seriously hydrating products that will leave you with silky, shiny strands this summer.

Mask It Up

Sure, your bond-building, reparative main hair care routine will for sure have helped add some hydration back into your dry strands, but nothing says moisture like a mask (or an oil). So, if your blonde tresses are seriously parched, then it’s time to give them a drink.

And why not satisfy their thirst with a purple-toning pick while you’re at it? Yep, it’s the multi-functional Moroccanoil Treatment ($57 at Sephora), reimagined to include a purple toning aspect, because you can never get enough help in the plight to banish brassiness. Or if you’d rather, just lather yourself up in a seriously hydrating mask. And why pick one, when you can have several faves on the go? Maybe that’s just us, but we can’t get enough of the split end-smoothing Ouai Fine To Medium Hair Treatment Masque ($69 at Sephora), the reparative Limitless R3 Rapid Recovery Mask ($27.95 at AMR) and of course, the SheaMoisture Jamaican Black Castor Oil Masque ($29.99 at Priceline).

Take Time To Tone

It’s no big secret, blonde hair requires regular toning. Because who wants brassiness? Not us that’s for sure! So, between picking up a specifically designed bottle of hair toner and opting for purple shampoos and conditioners, you’ll be seeing some seriously shiny, creamy-coloured results. Now, we’re not suggesting using your purple hair care range with each and every wash (that’s a sure fire way to stripping your colour all together). But hair cycle through the routine with our faves, Redken Color Extend Blondage ($61 at Oz Hair and Beauty) and Kérastase Blond Absolu Bain Ultra Violet ($57 at Adore Beauty)

Take It Easy On The Heat Styling

Let’s be real, summer equals party season. Whether it’s festive fun or drinks by the beach, there’s always something on. And that means zhuzhing up your strands. A few effortless beachy curls or even counteracting the humidity with poker straight strands leaves your tresses crying out for a break. So, maybe let nature take it’s course and let your strands air dry on occasion, or dial that heat right back. And of course, always protect.

Protect, Protect, Protect

Yep, we mean it, protecting your strands in summer will mean the dry, crunchy and oh so disastrous repercussions won’t hit quite so hard. And we don’t just mean when you’re styling your strands. Nope, we mean when your hair is going to be seeing a high UV that means it’s time to protect (just like for the rest of our body).

So, to avoid scored strands from styling, spritz in a good dose of a heat protectant spray before hand. Our fave? ghd Bodyguard Heat Protectant Spray ($45 at Sephora). But what you might not have on hand already is a specifically-designed, UV protective spray. Ever since we got intel from Jaye Edwards that UV rays actually drain the colour from your strands, we’ve ramped up our protection, spritzing in the likes of the O&M PS Heat Protection Spray ($44.95 at Adore Beauty) and Aveda Sun Care Protective Hair Veil ($60 at Aveda) on repeat.

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How do you protect your hair during summer? Do you have any blonde summer survival tips?