When it comes to beach months, we all think at least for one second about cutting everything off and displaying a light, convenient, short summer hair. Easy to take care of, less time to brush, no doubting about the right hairdo for the next cocktail party… Surely these pro arguments always echo well in our minds.

But what about colouring your hair before summer for a unique shiny style? Should you straighten it to wear a short flat hair on the beach? And should you cut your hair in the first place? Here are our answers to the 5 most frequently asked questions about short summer hair and myths around it.

“Cutting your hair before summer : not a good idea” – FALSE

There is one detail every hairdresser knows and might ask you as you enter the salon before summer: will you attend a wedding in the months to come? As it is generally the perfect season for these wonderful celebrations, we tend to want to look amazing and care about the most original hairdo ever. This might be a reason why not to cut it.

But on the other hand, know that sweat is not a bad thing for your hair, but as it humidifies it, it weakens it. Mostly if you tend to gather it in a bun or any hairdo to liberate your neck, which will break your hair. And cut your hair is always a good way to give it a new strength, more volume and a truly natural gloss. So… The decision is all yours, and ask your hairdresser about it, he will know how to advise you according to your hair nature.

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“Hair colour : not before summer” – TRUE

You might want to display a lightening colour for summer, to shine brighter on the beach and behind your cocktail glass. But summer is for natural colour only. Having your hair coloured just before exposing it to sun, sand, salt and sweat for instance would be the best way to end up with a quite original but probably bad result. Colouration opens the hair structure and makes it more vulnerable to external aggressions. And with the intense sun, the colour inevitably fades. So that a blond hair will get more golden or yellowish, at best, but a brown hair will turn to orange and red shades, without the nice glossy effect you’d ask for at a hair salon.

“Short hair is less work” – FALSE

Of course, with a pixie haircut, you can jump out of bed and go without a second of doubt as it’s supposed to be worn messy. It’s a real pleasure to feel your head free and lighter during summer and it definitely takes less time on your morning routine. But know that, shorter as it is, a nice haircut needs a frequent refresh. Which means about a visit to your hairdresser every six weeks and a bit of patience as it slowly grows up.

You might also want to use hair fixation to shape it if you wear it really short, such as hair wax or a natural spray that you can strengthen with a blow of cold hair, using a professional hairdryer such as the Hair Dryer 4300 by Termix.

“No straightening the hair before beach month” – FALSE

A classical straightening, with chemical products that will artificially break the hair structure, is indeed not recommended before exposing the hair to sand, sun and salt. It would weaken the hair too much.
But a keratin treatment is actually a good idea, as it deeply nurtures the hair and will strengthen it before summer. Completed by a cacao or natural oil treatment, it’s the right combination for your hair.

“Short hair needs less hydration” – FALSE

Of course, the wavy “beach effect” always gives a nice, wild touch that we sometimes would like to display all year long. But your hair, short or not, also needs attention and softness, to compensate the natural dryness that a holiday sun often conveys. If you use hair wax or sprays, choose natural products and don’t forget to rinse it well at the end of the day, before brushing it with a professional brush like a small-diameter Evolution hairbrush for instance. Brushing from the inside will help removing the residual product and sand, and will put the cuticle back into its right shape. Then, use a hydrating serum for instance, the right amount according to your hair length and nature, not to overweight or grease it.

And whatever you decide to do with it this summer, fully enjoy your hair !