The 11 Best Products For Summer-Damaged Hair

What you need to repair those strands.

By Danielle Fontana Dooley, Associate Director, Digital Content · Published: Jul 22, 2015

Throughout the summer, our strands tend to get quite the cold shoulder when it comes to protection. The result is over-damaged, coarse hair that could use a little—or a lot—of care. From moisturizing masks to healing pillowcases, we’ve rounded up the best products to bring life back to your summer-damaged locks.

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Fekkai Après Soleil Crème

This lightweight, leave-in formula delivers luxurious recovery to damaged hair by healing thirsty locks with energizing hydration. $20, fekkai.com

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unwash Hydrating Masque

This nourishing mask brings a surge of moisture to your strands in as little as four minutes after shampooing. $34, unwash.com

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John Masters Honey & Hibiscus Hair Reconstructor

Honey and hibiscus extracts, as well as 16 other organic extracts and plant oils, in this once-a-week or conditioner-replacing treatment are used to revive very dry and damaged hair. $28, ulta.com

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Pantene Overnight Miracle Repair Serum

This overnight treatment features the brand’s Pro-V formula conditioning agents that help restore even the most damaged areas of hair and protect it overnight for a healthy start each morning. $8, pantene.com

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Davines Sun/Shampoo Renewing Protective After Sun Shampoo

This formula restructures hair, immediately eliminates residues of salt and chlorine and restores sun-damaged locks back to their optimal condition. $23, fragrancenet.com

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Living Proof Restore Instant Repair Lotion

This repairing lotion treats breakage by infusing hair with proteins to strengthen follicles while repairing existing damage and protecting strands from future harm. $29, livingproof.com

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Slip Silk Pillowcase

Unlike traditional pillowcases made with cotton, which can strip hair of moisture and essential oils, this silk version locks in moisture and prevents any further damage to hair follicles, including split ends. $80–100, slipsilkpillowcase.com

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Alterna Haircare Bamboo Beach Summer Sun Recovery Spray

This hydrating leave-in conditioner revitalizes parched, chlorine-covered or salt-damaged hair while also providing crucial UV protection to prevent even more damage from occurring. $22, shop.alternahaircare.com

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Macadamia Professional Ultra Rich Moisture Masque

This thick treatment infuses coarse, damaged hair with an instant surge of moisture and repairs it by strengthening individual strands to help mend and defend against future damage. $36, macadamiahair.com

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Women’s ROGAINE Foam

This once-a-day foam helps grow thicker, healthier hair—it’s perfect for anyone with already-fragile strands that have become even more damaged due to summer sun and chemicals. $30, rogaine.com

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Kérastase Double Sérum Thérapiste

This multitasking repairing cream and binding serum hybrid is formulated specifically for very damaged hair, as it works to heal strands, seal ends and protect hair from heat. $43, kerastase-usa.com

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