Summer Hair Care Staples

Weeks of chlorine, direct sun, humidity, and office AC can wreak havoc on even the healthiest of strands. And although we stress caution when it comes to seasonal hair offenders, we also recognize the value of a summer well spent. So, how to embrace summer’s carefree spirit while rehabing strands by Labor Day? With a foolproof hair care arsenal that hits the sweet spot between hardworking and low-maintenance. After all, you have better things to do with your summer Fridays than spend an afternoon at the salon.

And so: we’ve assembled must-haves that have been thoroughly vetted by our committee courtesy of the VIOLET CODE. This means you can allocate more time to kicking back at the beach (not worrying about a halo of frizz) and that you don’t have to trouble with hot tools (because that’s masochism in a heatwave?). One last thing: it’s worth noting that each of these products can be employed year-round to keep good hair going long after summer’s end.