Whilst we all enjoy our time under the sun, sometimes our hair may wish it had stayed home. Although beachy hair is synonymous with the coveted California look, sun-kissed locks can result in hair damage, too. Don't wait until the season is over to repair your hair from damage.

The major contributors to hair damage are excessive sun, salt water, and chlorine. This can lead to dry, brittle, damaged hair by the end of the holiday season. Without hair treatments before, during, and after outdoor activities, your hair may become compromised and need more significant repair.

Before diving into hair treatments, it's important to understand how and why the sun, salt water, and chlorine can damage your hair.

How Does The Sun Damage Your Hair?

The UVA and UVB rays from the sun can damage the outside of your hair (the hair cuticle). Too much sun exposure can make your hair dry, frizzy and brittle. The sun can also lighten your hair, but this lightening process can damage your hair's keratin, a type of protein essential to hair's structure and strength.

How Does Salt Water Damage Your Hair?

Although swimming in the ocean can feel refreshing, salt water might not be kind to your hair. Salt water can strip your hair of its natural oils, making it dehydrated. This can leave it feeling brittle, dry, and damaged. Since salt water can dry out your hair, it can also lead to breakage. Salt water can also damage dyed hair. If you dye your hair and take a dip in the ocean or a salt water pool, it can strip the colour from your hair and weaken your hair structure.

How Does Chlorine Damage Your Hair?

If you notice that your hair feels dry and brittle after taking a dip, it may be due to chlorine. Chlorine can strip away your hair's natural oils and compromise your hair cuticles. The antimicrobial and algicidal chemicals in chlorine can also damage your hair.

So, how can we fix this? Here are 3 treatments you need to try at home to fight damage!

Olaplex Nº.0 Intensive Bond Building Hair Treatment

Start your Summer hair repair journey with OLAPLEX Nº.0 Intensive Bond Building Hair Treatment before OLAPLEX Nº.3 Hair Perfector™. This spray-on treatment primes hair for deeper repair while strengthening and protecting hair integrity. Nº.0 is formulated with Olaplex's Bond Building Technology®, which repairs broken bonds for stronger hair when used with Nº.3.

OLAPLEX Nº.3 Hair Perfector®

Reverse damage with OLAPLEX Nº.3 Hair Perfector. This pre-shampoo treatment is powered by patented Olaplex Bond Building Technology® to repair and strengthen hair from the inside out. Fighting damage with Nº.3 Hair Perfector is easy! Simply apply it to damp hair from roots to ends and rinse thoroughly. 

OLAPLEX Nº.8 Bond Intense Moisture Mask

Damage from the sun can make your hair look dull, dry, and lifeless. If you're looking for a nourishing mask to treat damage, try Nº.8 Bond Intense Moisture Mask. Use this reparative mask on clean, damp hair to seal in weightless moisture for body and shine. Rinse it off after 10 minutes.