Summer, sun, sunshine – wonderful, what could be better? But not necessarily for your hair… At high temperatures or on vacation, your hair is often exposed to additional stresses. In this blog article, you will learn what these are and how to best protect your hair from them.

As soon as it is permanently warm outside and the  Summer  there, visits to the outdoor pool also tend to increase, a welcome refreshment. That with  Chlorine  However, hard water is not optimal for your hair. It can strip the natural oils and moisture from your hair, leading to dryness and brittle or straw-like ends. Since the cuticle, the outer layer of the hair, can be roughened by chlorine, this also often results in frizz and porosity.

In addition, the pool water can cause discoloration of your hair color – especially blonde (dyed) hair often tends to develop a Green tint . The cause of this is the chlorine combined with Copper, which is often added to water by hotel operators to prevent algae growth. This mixture coats the hair and thus gives the greenish effect known from copper sculptures or coins.

The solution is actually quite simple, just like with the yellow tint that often appears especially in bleached hair, aSilver Shampoo . Our bestseller line  Prima Blonde takes on exactly this problem! Use Shampoo, Balm and Care Maskand after the first use, you will already be able to enjoy a cool blonde tone without yellow or greenish hues!

In summer, people are often simply outdoors more, which means that the hair is more exposed to UV radiation  is exposed. The UV radiation from the sun destroys the color-giving melanin in the hair, causing the hair to fade and lose its color pigments.

 Melanin generally refers to the pigments. These determine the natural color of the hair: light and red hair contain pheomelanin (red-gold pigments), while dark hair contains eumelanin (the black-brown pigment). When UV radiation destroys these pigments, the hair appears lighter.

By the sea, the effect of UV radiation is further intensified because the water reflects and amplifies the sun's rays – similar to a mirror. Due to sun exposure, the Lightened pigments, this results in lighter hair. This leads to strawy hair ends and lengths, faded hair colors, as well as a rough cuticle layer.

Especially blonde hair, which contains more pheomelanin, is destroyed more quickly by UV radiation, leading to a lighter and yellowish appearance. The gradually destroyed pheomelanin pigments cause the dreaded yellow tint in blonde hair. But other dyed hair colors can also lose their original shine due to UV radiation and fade.

As a preventive measure, it is of course easiest to wear a stylish hat or to stay mainly in the shade under a parasol or tree. Although hair cannot get sunburned, the scalp can, which is why a Headwear is doubly sensible. But updos also ensure that the hair is not spread out and exposed to the sun. 

But even here is theHair Care crucial: regular care with moisture, preventive oils, and vitamins can provide protection in advance. For aftercare, restructuring products are just the right choice. The  Otium Miracle Revive Care Mask protects your hair from dryness and fights dry ends.

If your dyed hair color has lost its shine or you want to prevent fading, the  Otium Color Life Care Line perfect for you! It helps to maintain your original color and not lose intensity.

Often, the hair looks like after swimming in the sea withSaltwater looks especially great and structured, not least because there are also saltwater sprays for more texture and a beach waves look. But here too, the coin has two sides: the salt draws moisture from the hair, which can be positive for oily roots, but it also robs the ends of their smoothness. In addition, salt crystals deposit on the hair and cause it to fade even faster due to UV radiation. Furthermore, it can lead to more tangling and hair breakage.

Last but not least, here are 4 tips for your general hair care in summer:

1. Regular trimming of split ends:  What can no longer be revitalized must go. If the ends look healthy, it makes your hair shine overall.

2. Avoid heat styling:  Your hair already gets enough heat from the sun, so it's better to cut back on using curling irons or straighteners.

3. Enough drinking and fresh nutrition:The classic, but this is how you strengthen your hair from the inside out. Neither your mane nor you should be dehydrated!

4. Gentle drying: In good weather, you can also dry your hair well in the fresh air and thus avoid the hot air from the hairdryer.

As you can see, summer is not necessarily the favorite season for our hair. But with the right care and a little consideration of the above tips, nothing stands in the way of enjoying summer! We wish you a wonderful warm season and lots of fun with your summer dream mane.