Our Expert Summer Hair & Beauty Essentials
Summer is wonderful for holidays, long days outdoors and time spent by the sea or at the pool.
Unfortunately, it’s also one of the most challenging seasons for your hair and skin…
Sun exposure, chlorine, sea water, humidity and increased heat styling can leave hair feeling dry, brittle and more difficult to manage, while skin, lips and hands often require additional hydration.
At BACKSTAGE Chelsea, we adapt our recommendations throughout the year to reflect our clients’ changing needs. We’ve therefore curated a selection of summer essentials that we use in the salon and regularly recommend to help keep hair healthy, hydrated and protected throughout the season.
Why Your Hair Needs Different Care in Summer
Just as your skin needs protection from UV exposure, your hair requires extra care to defend against sun damage, dehydration, chlorine and saltwater. Without the right routine, hair can quickly become dry, brittle, frizzy and more prone to breakage, while colour-treated hair may lose vibrancy and shine.
At BACKSTAGE Chelsea, we believe healthy summer hair starts with prevention.
Why Summer Can Damage Your Hair
Several seasonal factors can affect hair health:
- UV rays can weaken the hair fibre and contribute to colour fading
- Saltwater draws moisture from the hair, increasing dryness and tangling
- Chlorine can leave hair feeling rough and porous
- Heat and humidity can increase frizz and make styling more difficult
- Frequent washing may strip away natural oils that help protect the hair
The result? Hair that feels less hydrated, less manageable and lacking its usual shine.
Our Top Summer Haircare Tips
1. Prioritise Hydration
Summer hair needs consistent moisture support.
Use nourishing shampoos and conditioners designed to replenish hydration and strengthen the hair fibre. Weekly masks and leave-in treatments may also help maintain softness and elasticity.
2. Protect Colour from Fading
Blonde, highlighted and colour-treated hair is particularly vulnerable during summer.
Using colour-protecting products can help preserve tone, reduce brassiness and maintain shine between salon appointments.
3. Cleanse After Swimming
Saltwater and chlorine should always be rinsed from the hair as soon as possible.
Following this with a gentle, hydrating shampoo helps to minimise dryness and restore balance.
4. Think Beyond Hair
Healthy summer beauty goes beyond your haircare routine. Constant exposure to the sun, sea air, travel and air conditioning can leave lips and hands dry and depleted, making daily hydration just as important for maintaining healthy, radiant skin.
Our Favourite Summer Essentials
Rather than a one-size-fits-all approach, we recommend products based on your hair type, colour and lifestyle. However, there are several seasonal favourites that our team consistently reaches for during the summer months.
Kérastase Soleil Shampoo
A summer essential, Kérastase Soleil Shampoo gently cleanses hair exposed to sun, chlorine and saltwater. It works to remove impurities while helping maintain softness, shine and hydration.
Ideal for:
- Holiday haircare
- Post-swim cleansing
- Dry or sun-exposed hair
Kérastase Blond Absolu
For blondes and highlighted hair, Kérastase Blond Absolu helps maintain brightness while strengthening and hydrating hair.
Benefits include:
- Reduced brassiness
- Enhanced shine
- Improved softness
- Colour maintenance between appointments
Sister’s Aroma Lip Balm
Summer hydration shouldn’t stop at your hair.
Sister’s Aroma Lip Balm helps nourish and protect lips against dryness caused by sun exposure, air travel and changing temperatures.
Sister’s Aroma Hand Cream
Frequent handwashing, travel and environmental exposure can leave skin feeling dehydrated.
This nourishing hand cream helps maintain softness and comfort while providing everyday hydration throughout the season.
Our expert team can recommend the perfect combination of products to help you create a bespoke beauty bag that supports healthy hair all season long.
The Products We Use in Salon
The products we recommend aren’t just the products we stock – they are the same professional formulations our stylists use throughout your appointments to help nourish, protect and maintain the health of your hair.
During your next visit, our team can advise on the most suitable products for your individual needs and help you create a personalised summer care routine.
Maintain Your Summer Beauty with Our Service Bundles
Summer calendars quickly fill with holidays, weddings, garden parties and weekends away, making it the perfect time to plan ahead for your hair and beauty appointments.
Our bundles offer exclusive pricing across a range of treatments, including blow-dries, manicures, pedicures and makeup services. With offers such as buy four appointments and receive your fifth complimentary, they provide a convenient way to stay polished throughout the season while enjoying exclusive savings.
Whether you’re maintaining glossy blow-dries, perfectly groomed nails or flawless makeup for special occasions, our bundles make it easy to enjoy regular professional care all summer long.