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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
