Summer Vacay Hair Care: Because Your Hair Deserves a Passport, Not a Punishment

Ahhh, summer vacation. The sun is shining, the pool is sparkling, and you’ve packed enough swimsuits to pretend you’re in a fashion show for flamingo floaties. But while you're out living your best beach life, your poor hair is screaming for help like it just read your high school diary.

Let’s talk about the summer squad of hair villains—you know, the ones that sneak up while you're sipping your fourth piña colada and wondering if SPF works on emotions.

☀️ The Sun:

It’s not just frying your skin—it’s basically roasting your hair like it’s auditioning for a crispy French fry commercial. UV rays can break down hair proteins and fade your gorgeous color faster than your willpower at an all-you-can-eat resort buffet.

🏊 Pool Chlorine:

Chlorine is like that friend who always “means well” but ruins everything. It strips your hair of natural oils, turns blondes into swamp creatures, and makes your strands feel like straw. Bonus points if you forget to rinse—chlorine loves commitment.

🌊 Ocean Water:

Saltwater sounds romantic... until your hair starts resembling a crunchy sea sponge. It dehydrates your strands, roughs up the cuticle, and gives you that "I just survived a shipwreck" texture (and not in a cute mermaid way).

🍹 Margarita Mayhem:

Dehydration doesn’t just mean you forgot to drink water—it also happens when you drink too many vacation cocktails. When your body’s parched, so is your hair. Hydrate with water between your margaritas (and no, ice in your drink doesn’t count).

🚿 Local Water Woes:

You know how they say, “Don’t drink the water”? Well, don’t wash your hair with it either (if you can help it). Hard water, minerals, and mystery chemicals can do a number on your shine, bounce, and color—kind of like reverse vacation highlights.

💁‍♀️ Kelly’s Summer Hair Survival Kit:

Before you jet off, pack these stylist-approved essentials (and yes, you can find them all in my online store):

• UV-protectant spray – like sunscreen, but for your strands.

• Moisturizing leave-in conditioner – because your hair deserves a drink too.

• Clarifying shampoo – post-pool detox for when your hair’s been through the chlorine trenches.

• Hair mask – treat your hair to a spa night while you recover from sunburn and regret.

• Silk scrunchies – so you can toss it up without breakage or giving off "I gave up" energy.

Your hair shouldn’t come home from vacation needing a vacation. Protect it, pamper it, and give it the same love you give your tan lines and TikTok reels. And remember: what happens in Cancun stays in Cancun... except the frizz. That’s coming back with you.