Summer hair care routine: keep your hair healthy on vacation

Vacation time is perfect for switching off, slowing down, and enjoying the moment… but for your hair, it can be a time of real stress. Sun, salt, chlorine, wind, sand, heat — the perfect mix for damaging your hair if you don’t take a few simple precautions.

Colored, dry, curly, fine, or thick: all hair types deserve protection during summer. The good news? You don’t need ten different products — just a natural, consistent routine that’s right for you. Here’s how to keep your hair healthy, shiny, and lightweight all summer long.

N°1 : Protect, always protect

In summer, your hair is just as exposed as your skin. UV rays, salt, and chlorine weaken the hair cuticle, dry out the strands, and alter color.

Key steps for your morning summer hair routine:

  • Apply a leave-in protective treatment (like a natural leave-in conditioner) or a few drops of Bioleic Care oil to your ends before sun exposure
  • Cover your hair with a hat, scarf, or cap whenever you’re in the sun for long periods
  • Reapply a lightweight hydrating treatment after every swim or rinse
  • Tip for colored hair: Natural hair dye is especially sensitive to sunlight, so make sure to protect your color with a light protective spray or oil

N°2 : Rinse your hair after swimming

Saltwater and chlorine are your hair’s worst enemies!

  • They dehydrate the fiber: Salt and chlorine are highly drying. They strip the hair of its natural moisture, leaving it rough, dry, and brittle. The result? Hair loses elasticity, looks dull, and feels stiff
  • They open the cuticle: By damaging the hair’s protective layer, salt and chlorine cause the cuticle to lift. When this happens, the hair becomes porous, loses hydration, tangles easily, and is more vulnerable to damage. Hello frizz and split ends!
  • They leave residue: Got natural hair dye or highlights you want to preserve? Be careful — chlorine can dull, fade, or alter your color, especially if you don’t rinse your hair right after swimming. Salt leaves a matte film that takes away your natural shine, even if your hair is healthy

No matter your hair type, here’s your post-swim reflex:

  • Rinse thoroughly with fresh water to remove salt or chlorine
  • Do a co-wash with conditioner to rehydrate gently without stripping the hair

N°3 : Wash less often on vacation

Sun and heat already put your hair under stress — no need to make things worse with too-frequent or harsh shampoos.

Our tip:

  • Use a gentle, natural shampoo
  • Wash your hair only 1 to 2 times a week during vacation
  • Complete your summer routine with a nourishing conditioner or mask to restore softness and elasticity
  • For dry or colored hair: Gentle washing helps maintain natural hydration and prevents premature color fading.

N°4 : Hydrate deeply – even on vacation

Summer is not the time to skip your hair care routine — quite the opposite. UV rays, wind, salt, and chlorine constantly dehydrate your hair.

Summer essentials to keep close:

Curly hair on vacation: the travel kit you need

If you have curly hair, you know summer can be tricky: dryness, frizz, loss of curl definition, tangles… Your best friend? A simple, effective, natural routine.

That’s why we created the This Green travel kit for curly hair. It includes 3 essentials in 100 ml format — perfect for travel, even in your carry-on:

  • A nourishing oil treatment for before/after sun exposure
  • A gentle shampoo designed for curls
  • A hydrating leave-in to define your curls and protect them all day

Compact, convenient, and 100% natural — it’s the perfect no-compromise companion for your curls on the go.

No more overloaded suitcases — you’ve got everything you need for stress-free summer hair care. But hurry, it’s a very limited edition!

Our summer offers

All summer long, we’re pampering your hair… and your wallet!

Because your hair deserves the best under the sun, enjoy 10% off your full summer hair care routine — whether your hair is colored, curly, dry, or damaged.

Bonus: get a free stylish travel pouch, perfect for taking your essentials everywhere with you. And to make it even easier: shipping is free!

Now’s the perfect time to treat your lengths to natural, sensory, and effective care.
Choose your routine and head into summer with a light heart — and even lighter hair!

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