Summer is one of the seasons our senses enjoy most… but it’s also one of the toughest on our hair.
Sun, salt, chlorine, more frequent washing… all of this can make your color fade faster or take a toll on your hair.
So, if you use plant-based hair color, caring for your color in summer isn’t just about maintaining the shade… it’s about continuing to choose wellbeing, calm, and consistency in the way you care for yourself. Here are our Real Earth recommendations for protecting your locks with care and mindfulness.
1. Protect your hair from the sun (in style)
Hours in direct sunlight can dry out your hair, oxidize plant-based pigments, and leave it looking dull.
The best way to protect it is with a physical barrier: a scarf, a stylish hat, or a cap when you’re out in the sun for a long time. Your hair (and scalp) will thank you.
2. Wash gently after swimming in the sea or pool
Chlorine and salt disrupt the scalp’s balance and dry out the hair fiber.
After swimming, wash your hair with lukewarm water and a sulfate-free plant-based shampoo that protects your color.
Our Real Earth recommendation:
Shikakai & Onion Shampoo
Cleanses without stripping color, regulates sebum, and cares for the scalp.
3. Moisturize after every wash
Summer can leave your hair dehydrated, especially if you wash it more often. But not all conditioners are the same: avoid silicones and choose plant-based formulas designed to truly care for your hair.
Which one is right for you?
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Rosemary & Bhringraj Conditioner:
If your hair is normal, thick, or weakened, this could be your go-to.
Nourishes from the roots, strengthens without weighing hair down, and adds body without stiffness. Shikakai & Onion Conditioner: Lighter and airier. Ideal for fine, oily, or frizzy hair that needs softness without the weight.
4. Deeply nourish your hair once a week
Well-nourished hair retains color better and reflects more shine.
Summer is the perfect time to treat yourself to a scalp massage with Ayurvedic oils: they not only nourish from the roots, but also soothe and balance the scalp.
Which one should you choose?
- Jojoba oil: regulates oil production and soothes sensitive scalps.
- Argan oil: ideal for dry ends or damaged hair.
- Roots, our most complete Ayurvedic hair oil: strengthens from the roots, stimulates growth, and restores balance.
Feel like switching things up?
You can also alternate with a plant-based hair mask such as Volume & Vitality, which adds body to fine hair and leaves it soft, shiny, and weightless.
Summer and self-care go hand in hand
Using plant-based hair color is a way to live in harmony with nature.
And caring for it doesn’t have to be complicated: all it takes is a little attention, good choices… and lots of love for yourself.
Have questions about caring for your color in summer?
Get in touch. As always, we’re here to support you.