Summer Hair
People talk endlessly about a summer body. About getting beach-ready. About coming back from holiday a few pounds heavier… that's practically a yearly tradition.
But the moment you look in the bathroom mirror of your holiday apartment and think,
"Have my temples always looked like this?"
Funny how nobody ever mentions that one.
And no—you haven't gone half bald in the space of three weeks. Summer just has a remarkable talent for making your hair look worse than it actually is.
In fact, several studies suggest that hair shedding follows a seasonal pattern, with hair loss often peaking between late summer and early autumn. But even before that happens, July and August have a unique way of making your hair look thinner, thanks to a combination of factors less friendly than the neighbourhood WhatsApp group.
SUMMER HAIR... WHEN YOUR CROWN STEALS THE SHOW
For most of the year, your hair is on home turf.
It has its favourite hairdryer. Its styling wax. That hairstyle you've been quietly perfecting for years.
Then summer arrives... and suddenly someone changes the rules.
There's chlorine, which dries your hair out. Sea salt, which isn't exactly moisturising either. Wind that dismantles your carefully engineered quiff in about five seconds. Endless showers. Air conditioning. And, of course, that mystery hotel shampoo that feels like it was designed to strip grease off a barbecue.
To be fair, your lifestyle doesn't help much either.
You go from the sea to the pool, from the pool to the beach bar, then straight back in for another swim. Add a workout, a cap, a bike helmet or simply sweating more than usual, and keeping your hair in place becomes a lost cause.
But if we had to name the biggest culprit, there's no contest:
the sun.
Over the course of summer, your hair naturally becomes a little lighter. It sounds harmless enough, but as the contrast between your hair and scalp decreases, your temples and crown become much more noticeable.
To make matters worse, summer sunlight comes from directly overhead.
Exactly where you least want it.
So no, summer doesn't make you go bald.
It just puts your hairline under a spotlight.
Literally.
LOOK AFTER YOUR HAIR, ENJOY YOUR SUMMER
The good news? There are a few ridiculously easy habits that can stop September feeling like you're booking a one-way ticket to a Turkish hair clinic.
🧢 Wear a cap
If you're spending hours in the sun, a cap is one of the simplest things you can do. It won't magically regrow your hair (if only), but it does protect your scalp from UV exposure.
🚿 Rinse your hair
After the beach or the pool, give your hair a quick rinse with fresh water. The less time salt and chlorine stay on your scalp, the happier your hair will be.
🧴 Use a decent shampoo
Summer is already tough enough on your hair—don't make things worse with an aggressive shampoo.
Our Hairicane Strengthening Shampoo is formulated for sensitive and treated scalps, helping cleanse without stripping away everything your hair needs.
💧 Stick with your routine
Summer might not be the season for strict diets or perfect gym attendance, but it's definitely worth keeping up your hair care routine.
Using your treatments consistently all year round delivers the best long-term results.
For example, a few drops of Follicool Hair Serum after your shower, before heading out for your evening stroll along the seafront, takes less than a minute.
SO WHEN IT'S TIME FOR THE GROUP HOLIDAY PHOTO...
...the only thing catching the sunlight is your tan—not your temples.
P.S.: This week's blog is proudly sponsored by our holiday hair essentials: Hairicane Strengthening Shampoo and Follicool Hair Serum.
Two simple steps for stronger, healthier-looking hair all summer long.