When traveling, we immediately think of sun protection for the skin.
But hair is also exposed to sun, chlorine, salt, and changing climates.

Without proper protection, summer stressors can cause:

• Dehydration of the hair fiber

• Color oxidation (especially on colored or blonde hair)

• Loss of shine

• Humidity-related frizz

• Drier, more brittle hair

Here are the most common mistakes to avoid, along with the essentials to add to your travel hair care routine.

Why Does the Sun Damage Hair?

UV rays alter keratin, the hair’s main protein, gradually weakening the fiber. They also cause oxidation of natural or color-treated pigments — which is why colored hair fades and loses its shine more quickly in summer.

Add to that:

• Chlorine, which weakens the fiber

• Sea salt, which increases dehydration

• Humidity, which disrupts the hair’s structure

• Water variations (more or less hard)

The combination of these factors explains why hair is often rougher and harder to style once you’re back from vacation.

Travel Mistakes to Avoid

1. Not Using UV Protection for Hair

Hair sun protection is often overlooked.
Yet, just as with skin, prevention limits damage and preserves color.

Repeated exposure without protection speeds up oxidation and loss of shine.

2. Letting Salt or Chlorine Sit All Day

Not rinsing your hair after the sea or pool allows residue to keep drying out the fiber.

A simple rinse with clean water considerably reduces the impact of salt and chlorine.

3. Tying Up Wet Hair

Wet hair is more elastic and more vulnerable.
Combining this with a tight hair tie increases the risk of mechanical breakage.

4. Underestimating the Impact of Humidity

In hot or tropical climates, humidity penetrates the hair fiber and alters its structure.
The result: frizz, loss of definition, and styles that don’t hold.

Essentials for a Travel Hair Care Routine

Hair Sun Protection

The René Furterer sun care line is specifically formulated to protect hair exposed to sun, salt, and chlorine.

Fluide Solaire Protecteur

Ideal for fine to normal hair, it offers lightweight UV protection without weighing hair down.
It helps preserve suppleness and shine during sun exposure.

Huile Solaire Protectrice

More nourishing, it’s particularly suited to dry, thick, or colored hair.
It protects the hair fiber while adding softness and shine.

Shampoing Après-Soleil

Essential after sun exposure, it removes salt and chlorine residue, gently cleanses, and helps restore hydration.

The goal isn’t just aesthetic — it’s about preserving the integrity of the hair fiber.

Anti-Humidity Spray and Styling Protection

The Shield by Amika

This anti-humidity spray creates a protective barrier around the hair.
It helps control frizz and extend hold, even in humid climates.

Especially useful if you’re using heat styling tools during your vacation.

Controlled Beachy Texture

Sea Salt Spray by ELEVEN Australia

It gives a natural textured effect, without repeated exposure to salt water.
A controlled alternative for a summer look, without increasing dehydration.

Complementary Refreshing Care

Did you know?

Our selection doesn’t stop at hair: we also offer body care products, including That's So treatments, ideal for enhancing and refreshing the skin.

Eau rafraîchissante accélératrice by That's So

A light mist that provides freshness and radiance, ideal as part of an overall summer beauty routine.

Ideal Vacation Hair Care Routine

Before sun exposure:
Apply a fluid or oil with UV hair protection.

After swimming:
Rinse with clean water and reapply protection if needed.

In the evening:
Use an after-sun shampoo to remove salt, chlorine, and sunscreen residue, then apply a suitable conditioner. During periods of increased sun exposure, adding a hydrating mask helps restore hydration, rebalance the hair fiber, and maintain suppleness throughout your stay.

Prevention Is Better Than Repair

Hair doesn’t regenerate: damage accumulates.
Incorporating hair sun protection and a suitable routine helps keep hair shiny, supple, and easier to style — even after several days in the sun.

Adopting the right habits while traveling means avoiding intensive fixes when you get back.