5 Ways to Protect Your Hair at the Beach

Salt, sun, and sand — your hair deserves as much protection as your skin when you head to the beach. Without the right care, UV rays, saltwater, and heat can leave strands dry, frizzy, and prone to breakage. Luckily, protecting your hair is simpler than you think.

Here are five dermatologist-approved tips to keep your hair healthy, shiny, and resilient — all summer long.

1. Start with Sun Protection

Just like your skin, your hair suffers from UV exposure. Prolonged sun can weaken keratin, fade color, and roughen the cuticle.

Expert Tip: Apply a protective oil before you head out.

• Try: Phytoplage Protective Sun Oil — shields hair from UV rays while nourishing it with botanicals.

2. Rinse Before (and After) Swimming

Saltwater and chlorine are the two biggest culprits of beach-day dryness. Wetting your hair with fresh water before diving in prevents it from absorbing as much salt or chlorine. Rinse again after swimming to wash away residue.

3. Hydrate with a Leave-In Cream

The sun and salt pull moisture out of your strands, leaving them brittle and frizzy. A leave-in cream adds a layer of daily hydration and keeps hair soft through the day.

• Try: Phyto 7 Nourishing Day Cream — infused with 7 plant extracts, it restores balance without weighing hair down.

4. Tie It Up (the Right Way)

Loose hair at the beach looks great, but it tangles easily and takes on more salt, sand, and sun. Instead, opt for a loose braid or bun to minimize damage. Use fabric hair ties to avoid breakage.

5. Repair Weekly with a Mask

Even with the best prevention, summer hair takes a hit. A weekly repair treatment replenishes lost hydration and strengthens cuticles against ongoing stress.

• Try: Intensive Repair Mask — deeply nourishes, restores elasticity, and brings back shine.

Bonus Tip: Protect, Nourish, Repair

Beach days don’t have to mean bad hair days. By following the Protect-Nourish-Repair rule, you’ll enjoy your time in the sun without sacrificing healthy, radiant hair.

• Protect: Phytoplage Sun Oil

• Nourish: Phyto 7 Day Cream

• Repair: Intensive Repair Mask

Final Word

Your beach bag isn’t complete without hair protection. Just like SPF for your skin, Phyto’s plant-powered care ensures your strands stay soft, shiny, and strong — no matter how many waves you catch.

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