Summer is all about basking in the sun, feeling the sand between your toes, and enjoying endless beach days, but let’s be honest—while you’re out there soaking up the rays and making memories, your hair might not be having the same fun. After a long day of sun exposure, salty seawater, and chlorine from the pool, your hair can end up feeling a bit worse for wear—dry, frizzy, or tangled. That’s your hair’s way of saying, “Hey, I need some care!”. Don't worry, we’ve got you covered. In today’s blog, we’ll help you out with a post-beach haircare routine designed to revive your strands and bring them back to life. Let’s dive in, shall we?
Why Post-Beach Haircare is a Must
Sun, saltwater, and chlorine are like the ultimate hair trouble trio. Saltwater sucks out your hair’s natural oils, leaving it dry and brittle, UV rays can mess with your color, and chlorine? It’s just a hot mess, that's why post-beach haircare is key to fixing all that damage and getting your moisture back. Hair oils like the amazing Golden Argan oil are fantastic because they’re packed with nourishing goodness and perfect for reviving your hair, but there’s more! You can also use leave-in conditioners, hydrating masks, and deep-conditioning treatments. These all work to restore moisture, smooth out frizz, and get your hair looking its best again.
Post-Beach Haircare Routine
Before we dive into the post-beach haircare routine, let’s start with a crucial pre-beach prep tip!
Pre-Beach Prep:
Before you hit the waves, give your hair some love by applying a leave-in conditioner or a nourishing oil like Golden Argan oil. This creates a protective barrier, locking in moisture and reducing damage from sun and saltwater. Just apply a small amount to damp hair and distribute evenly for a protective shield.
Post-Beach Wash:
As soon as you leave the beach, rinse your hair thoroughly with fresh water. This helps wash away salt and chlorine before they can dry out your strands. You can use a hand-held shower or even a water bottle if you’re on the go—just make sure to get all that salt and chlorine off!
Gentle Cleansing:
Choose a sulfate-free shampoo and conditioner to cleanse without stripping natural oils. Our Golden Argan shampoo is ideal for this—it gently cleanses while maintaining hydration. To use, apply a small amount to wet hair, lather, and rinse thoroughly. Follow with the Golden Argan conditioner to nourish and detangle. For extra moisture, leave the conditioner in for a couple of minutes before rinsing.
Deep Conditioning:
Once a week, treat your hair to a hydrating mask or deep conditioner. Look for masks with ingredients like shea butter, keratin, or hyaluronic acid—they’re great for restoring moisture. Apply the mask to damp hair, focusing on the ends, and leave it on for the recommended time (usually 5-10 minutes). For best results, cover your hair with a shower cap or towel to create heat and help the product penetrate better.
Detangling:
Be gentle when detangling to avoid breakage. Use a wide-tooth comb or a detangling spray, starting at the ends and working your way up. This prevents tugging and helps keep your hair healthy. A fun tip: detangle your hair while it’s still damp and conditioned to make the process smoother and quicker.
Extra Care Tips for Your Hair Type
Coily hair loves moisture. Use a rich oil like Golden Argan to lock in hydration and keep your coils defined, apply it to damp hair after washing—just a few drops will do. For extra moisture, you can also use it as a pre-shampoo treatment, you can try doing a weekly oil treatment overnight for deeply hydrated coils.
As for styling tips, opt for low-manipulation styles like braids or twists to avoid breakage. Use a leave-in conditioner to maintain definition and manageability. Bantu knots, chunky twists, or protective buns are great options, also, make sure to avoid using heat and heavy products that might weigh down your coils.
Curly Hair
A lightweight leave-in curling cream can help moisturize and define curls while keeping frizz at bay, just apply a small amount to damp hair, scrunching it in to enhance curl formation. Make sure to look for curling creams with natural oils and humectants to avoid build-up.
As for styling, follow the plopping method: This technique enhances your curl pattern and reduces frizz. How to? After applying your curling cream, place your hair on a cotton T-shirt or microfiber towel and gently scrunch it in, gather the fabric around your head and let your hair dry in the fabric for best results. This helps your curls dry with less frizz and more definition.
Wavy Hair
Use a light hair serum to boost natural waves and prevent them from looking dull. Look for serums with sea salt or texturizing ingredients, you can apply to damp hair before styling, focusing on the mid-lengths to ends, also, a little goes a long way—overuse can make waves look greasy.
To style, let your hair air-dry or use a diffuser to enhance wave definition without heat damage. Air-drying helps prevent frizz and maintains your wave pattern. Tip? Scrunch your hair occasionally as it dries to encourage wave formation.
Straight Hair
For straight hair, consider a smoothing serum or light styling cream to add shine and tame frizz without weighing it down. Apply a small amount to damp hair before blow-drying. For a glossy finish, use a silicone-based serum, but don’t overdo it to avoid greasy hair.
If you’re heat styling, always use a heat protectant spray to shield your hair from damage, spray it evenly through damp hair before using any heat tools. Here is a tip: Adjust the heat settings on your styling tools to avoid excessive damage, and don’t forget to give your hair a break from heat whenever possible.
That’s it for today! Share your post-beach haircare tips in the comments or tag us on social media with your beachy hair looks. And don’t forget to subscribe to our blog for more beauty tips! bye!
