Why Your Hair Feels Drier in Summer (And How to Fix It)

Summer has a way of taking more than it gives. Sun, salt, sweat, wind and chlorine all conspire to pull moisture from your hair, leaving strands feeling brittle, rough, and harder to manage. 

Heat lifts the hair cuticle, allowing moisture to escape, while saltwater and chlorine strip away the natural oils that keep hair supple. Add more frequent washing to combat sweat, and dryness can quickly become a seasonal struggle. The result is frizz, dullness, tangles, and hair that never quite feels quenched.

The solution isn’t heavier styling or over-washing... it’s actually gentler care and intentional hydration. Switching to SLS and paraben free formulas helps preserve your hair’s natural moisture barrier, allowing hydration to stay where it belongs. A routine like the All Hail Hydration Shampoo and Conditioner works to cleanse without stripping, replenishing moisture while smoothing frizz and restoring softness after sun and sea exposure.

Conditioning thoroughly is essential in summer, as is allowing treatments time to work. After beach days or long afternoons outdoors, giving hair that extra boost with the Resurrection Repair Hair Treatment Mask can help repair what the elements take away. Reducing heat styling where possible and embracing natural texture also protects strands during warmer months.

With the right routine, summer hair doesn’t have to feel parched or unruly.

St. Louis Says: Honour Thy Moisture.