Summer Hair Detox: How to Reset After the Holidays

Holiday Hair Hangover?

Summer hair always tells a story. A few days at the beach, a little extra styling for parties, and suddenly your ends feel rough, your roots feel coated, and your hairbrush starts protesting. That’s your hair’s way of saying it’s time for a reset.

But a hair detox doesn’t have to mean stripping your hair bare. In fact, harsh clarifiers can make things worse. The secret is cleansing deeply while keeping the good stuff intact.

Step One: Break Up with Build-Up

Sweat, sunscreen, and styling products can leave an invisible film that dulls your shine and weighs your hair down. A gentle, sulfate-free shampoo is the best way to lift it away without drying your scalp. BodFood’s Shampoos use coco-glucoside, a plant-based ingredient that gets your scalp fresh without that squeaky, stripped feeling.

For a deeper clean, double shampoo once a week: the first wash removes residue, the second gets straight to the scalp.

Step Two: Rehydrate What Summer Took

Salt, UV, and chlorine all dehydrate your hair, leaving it feeling coarse. Bring it back to life with hydrating ingredients like botanical actives and glycerin. They help hair hold onto moisture, restoring softness and that glossy, healthy swing.

If your hair’s feeling extra parched, add a nourishing mask or treatment and let it sit while you scroll, stretch, or soak in the tub.

Step Three: Feed It a Little Protein

Hydration softens, protein strengthens. Rice protein helps reinforce the hair shaft, giving strength and bounce back to strands that have had a little too much fun in the sun.

A lightweight formula with both humectants and protein (like your voluminous conditioner) is perfect for rebuilding balance.

Step Four: Let It Breathe

Give your hair a short styling break. Skip the heat for a few days, air-dry when possible, and use a wide-tooth comb instead of a brush while detangling. Your strands will thank you for the timeout.

So there you have it, a few intentional steps. Cleanse gently, rehydrate deeply, and ease back into your routine. 

With love,
The BodFood Team