How to Repair Summer Hair Damage (Now That the Sun’s Finally Slowing Down)

Between beach swims, sun exposure, salty air and a little more heat styling than usual, summer can leave your hair feeling… not its best. Think dry ends, faded colour, lacklustre shine, and that “Why does my hair feel like straw?” moment we all know too well.

Now that the heat’s easing off, it’s the perfect time to press reset and give your strands the TLC they’re asking for. Whether you’ve gone lighter, lived in your swimmers, or just spent more time in the sun, here’s how to undo the damage—without the drastic cut.

Start with a Deep Clean (Yes, Really)

Before you jump into hydration mode, clear out any lingering build-up from sunscreen, salt, chlorine, or product. A gentle double wash with a pH-balanced shampoo helps remove residue without stripping the hair.

Try our Strength & Repair Shampoo or Voluminous Shampoo for a clean slate that won’t compromise your scalp health.

Rehydrate from Root to Tip

Sun, salt and heat can zap your hair’s natural moisture barrier. Now’s the time to lean into rich, plant-based hydration.

Look for ingredients like:

• Glycerin (a natural humectant)
  
  

• Argan, avocado, and flaxseed oils
  
  

• Panthenol (Provitamin B5)
  
  

• Hydrolysed quinoa or rice protein
  
  

These ingredients replenish moisture and help restore your hair’s elasticity, so it feels soft again—not crunchy.

Our Maxim Moisturising Conditioner and Shine & Moisture Hair Serum are heroes here.

Strengthen Your Strands From Within

If your hair feels weak, snaps easily, or has lost its bounce, it’s a sign the protein-moisture balance is off. Summer damage can break down keratin bonds and leave your strands fragile.

Hydrolysed proteins (like quinoa or rice) are small enough to penetrate the hair shaft and strengthen from within—without the stiffness that some protein treatments leave behind.

We include these in our formulas for a reason: soft, strong hair starts with support.

Dial Down the Heat Styling (Even Just a Bit)

We love a good blowout too, but summer-stressed hair will thank you for taking a break. Try heat-free styling days using our Voluminous Sea Salt Spray for natural movement and grit, or a sleek bun with a few drops of serum to smooth flyaways.

Less heat = more recovery.

Seal It In With a Serum

A nourishing serum helps lock in moisture, add shine, and protect your strands from further damage. It’s the finishing touch your hair needs post-summer.

Use it on damp hair to support styling and repair, or smooth a little onto dry ends daily to prevent frizz and keep things feeling soft.

The Shine & Moisture Hair Serum is weightless, water-soluble, and made to support recovery—not just mask the damage.

Summer Was Fun—Now Let’s Rebuild

Your hair went through a lot these past few months. Rehydrating, strengthening, and simplifying your routine will help bring it back to life—without needing to cut it all off or coat it in silicones.

A clean routine, gentle support, and time to recover is all your hair’s really asking for.

Explore BodFood’s haircare range for low-tox solutions that nourish, repair and bring your hair back to its healthy, shiny self.