Lake St. Louis summers are no joke. The heat, humidity, and UV exposure put real stress on your hair — and if you’ve recently had a color service, that stress compounds fast. Here’s what our stylists recommend to keep your hair healthy and your color vibrant all season long.
Why Summer Is Hard on Color-Treated Hair
UV rays break down the bonds in hair dye the same way they fade fabric left in the sun. Chlorine in pools strips color from the shaft, and hard water — common in Lake St. Louis — can cause mineral buildup that dulls shine and throws off tonal balance. Heat styling on top of all that? Your hair is fighting a three-front war.
The good news: most of the damage is preventable with the right habits.
5 Ways to Protect Your Hair This Summer
Use UV-Protective Products
Sprays and leave-in treatments with UV filters work the same way sunscreen does for skin. Look for formulas specifically designed for hair color protection. Apply before heading outside, especially on days at the pool or lake. Brands like Redken carry dedicated UV protection lines worth exploring.
Rinse Before Swimming
Wet your hair before you get in the pool. Saturated hair absorbs less chlorine than dry hair — simple physics. If you swim regularly, a swim cap is your best investment for maintaining color integrity between appointments.
Schedule a Glossing Treatment
A gloss refreshes tone and adds a protective coating over the hair shaft. It’s a fast, affordable way to revive fading color between full appointments. Our service enhancements include toning and gloss options — ask your stylist whether a clear or tinted gloss is right for your shade.
Deep Condition Weekly
The humidity-to-air-conditioning cycle strips moisture from hair faster than most products can replace. A weekly deep conditioning mask or in-salon treatment gives your hair the hydration it needs to stay elastic and resist breakage through the season.
Trim More Frequently
Split ends travel up the hair shaft faster in summer heat. A light haircut every 6 to 8 weeks keeps ends fresh and stops damage from working its way up. This matters even if you’re growing your hair out — a small trim protects your length goal.
What to Look for in Summer Hair Products
When building your summer product lineup, prioritize UV protection, moisture retention, and bond-strengthening technology. Olaplex has built its reputation specifically around bond repair — a strong option if your hair sees significant sun exposure. Our stylists can match specific products to your hair type during your next visit.
Book Before July Fills Up
The biggest mistake color clients make is waiting until their hair looks bad before booking. By then, you’re correcting damage rather than maintaining a result. Schedule your summer color consultation early — our books fill fast once the season heats up.
Ready to get ahead of it? Book an appointment with one of our stylists today.