I would love to share some actionable steps and tips to help maintain healthy hair in the summer heat!
š Summer Hair Ritual Guide
Nourish Your Hair in the Heat, Salt, and Sun
Summer brings sunshine, pool days, and warm breezesā¦ but it can also bring dry, frizzy, and sun-stressed strands if weāre not intentional. Just like your skin needs extra hydration and protection this time of year, your scalp and hair need ritual tooāespecially if youāre on a journey toward non-toxic, radiant hair health.
This guide walks you through a simple, soul-soothing summer hair care ritual to keep your hair soft, balanced, and thriving through the heat.
šæ Step 1: Pre-Sun Ritual ā Protect Before You Play
Before stepping outside, protect your scalp and strands from the elements.
Do this:
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Spritz damp hair with a mineral-rich mist like our Mermaid Spray. Itās packed with sea salt for texture, aloe vera for moisture, and rosemary to support hair growth and soothe the scalp.
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Gently massage into your roots and ends.
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Bonus: wear a hat or scarf to physically shield your scalp from UV rays.
Think of this as your SPF for your strandsāprotection that breathes.
š§ Step 2: Post-Swim Cleanse ā Rinse + Rehydrate
Saltwater and chlorine can be brutal on the hairās natural oils.
When you swim:
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Rinse your hair with fresh water before entering the ocean or pool (this helps prevent it from absorbing as much chlorine or salt). Literally, do this.
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Rinse again afterward, and follow with a gentle wash if needed. Anytime we swim in the lake or ocean, you already know my kids and I are washing our hair with shampoo and condish bc ya girl doesn't want fishy smelling hair thx.
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On non-wash days, use a dry shampoo like ours (made with kaolin clay and organic arrowroot) to refresh your scalp without stripping its oils.
Avoid over-washing. Summer hair thrives with balance, not over-cleansing. I try to stick to twice a week, unless I swim then 3x a week.Ā
š«§ Step 3: Weekly Scalp Soak ā Soothe + Reset
Once a week, give your scalp a loving ritual.Ā
Try our organic rosemary hair tea rinse:
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Steep Ā¼ cup of dried organic rosemary in 1 cup boiling water for 40 minutes.
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Strain, divide in half.
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Use Ā½ cup as a post-conditioner rinse (massage into scalp, leave in).
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Store the other half in the fridge for your next ritual.
This rosemary rinse soothes inflammation, boosts shine, supports circulation, and resets your scalp after sun and sweat exposure. https://erinandmaeco.com/products/rosemary-hair-tea-rinse
š Step 4: Rest & Repair ā Embrace Air-Drying
Heat styling + summer sun = fragile strands.
Instead of reaching for the blow dryer or curling wand:
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Spray damp hair with a soft-hold product (like our Mermaid Spray)
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Gently scrunch or braid for natural waves(I sleep in braids after I shower at least once a week and I love the natural wave it gives).
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Let your hair air-dry as often as possible
This is your permission to slow down. Let your hair be wild, soft, and sun-kissedāwithout the damage.
š§āļø Step 5: Weekly Inner Check-In
True hair health starts from the inside. Summer rituals arenāt just about what you put on your hairātheyāre about how you support your body.
Ask yourself each week:
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Am I drinking enough water?
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Am I sleeping deeply? My friend Daisy makes an AMAZING organic magnesium whipped body butter that I use on mine and my kids' feet at night and it helps my son's growing pains. https://littlebuddhabydaisy.com/products/pre-order-restore-magnesium-arnica-triple-whipped-body-butter
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Am I moving my body and managing stress? If you are going from no excercise, start a goal of moving your body(even walking) twice a week. With each small action you take, you will realize where you can keep improving and making changes.
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Am I nourishing myself with whole, vibrant foods? Eat the rainbow as I always say. Cut up a cucumber with hummus. Grab a handful of blueberries. Start small.
Your hair reflects how you care for yourself. This is a season to return to your roots.
šŗ Summer, the Wise Way
Your hair doesnāt have to feel crunchy, dry, or dull this summer. With intention and just a few minutes of ritual each week, you can bring moisture, softness, and scalp balance backānaturally.
Want to simplify your summer ritual?
Our Mermaid Spray, rosemary rinse, and non-toxic dry shampoo were crafted to support this exact season of life.
š https://erinandmaeco.com/products/mermaid-texturizing-growth-spray
šæhttps://erinandmaeco.com/products/no-poo?variant=32040379088983
Dry Shampoo link ^
Hope this helps. Cheering you on in all of your hair goals and dreams. Email me with any questions.
xoxo Erin