6 Haircare Products to Add to Your Summer Hair Routine ASAP

Battling seasonal woes year-round, it seems our poor manes can’t cut a break.

In winter, the relentless assault of heaters and dry air zaps our locks of all moisture and come summer, our lustrous strands become parched and straw-like, a consequence of months of frolicking in the ocean and sun-soaked adventures.

While we can’t control the effect the elements can have on our manes, we do have control over how we take care of and bring our healthy hair back to life.

One diligent way to do this, is to add restorative and hydrating haircare products to our Adore Beauty shopping carts (and we’d do this immediately because our 3 for 2 haircare sale on some of our best-selling haircare brands including ELEVEN, Virtue, Pureology and more ends on the 21st of January, 2024).

From a celebrity-loved healing oil to a bond-building shampoo, these little hair heroes are here to rescue your sunkissed-strands (read: your damaged summer hair).

1. Redken Acidic Bonding Concentrate Shampoo.

What: Redken Acidic Bonding Concentrate Shampoo 300ml

Fast facts:

• A restorative shampoo designed to repair the bonds in damaged hair.

• Aims to give you stronger, healthier hair with reduced breakage.

• Even more ideal for those with coloured hair or those who use heat tools quite often.

This smoothing and softening shampoo is not only loved by my mum who after using it after a week was swishing around a much shinier and vibrant head of hair, it’s also loved by Beauty IQ writer Alisha who tried (and loved) the whole range saying Redken “know a thing or two about high-performance haircare.”

Redken Acidic Bonding Concentrate Shampoo reviews:

"I am so relieved this product worked for me! My hair has never felt better. I have a sensitive scalp and this doesn't irritate it at all and my hair feels strong." - Natalie.

"After I received the sample of the leave in conditioner I had to try the shampoo and conditioner, and I'm so glad I did. Iv tried SO many different brands and this is hands down the best. My hairs back to feeling soft and healthy after feeling dry for so long. It's thick in texture but storing the bottle upside down makes it easier to get it out. I just love it and can't recommend it more." - Teags.

2. VIRTUE Healing Oil.

What: VIRTUE Healing Oil 50ml

Fast facts:

• A repairing, strengthening and hydrating hair oil that helps rebuild hair.

• Is formulated with Virtue’s signature Alpha Keratin 60ku protein as well as a blend of nourishing oils.

• Leaves hair soft and with a glossy finish.

• Will also protect hair from damage caused by environmental factors.

• Can be used pre-styling on damp hair or as a finishing serum.

• Is also infused with vitamin E, ahitian gardenia extract and Kalahari melon seed oil.

• Leaping Bunny certified cruelty-free.

• Will make your hair smell like a lush bunch of coconuts!

I wrote a whole Beauty IQ article on how much my best friend Jennifer Garner and I love this hair oil.

It seriously gave me shinier and silkier hair, and the shine lasted for three days! Unheard of.

I also get greasy hair quick, so I love that the light, silky consistency (which I applied on damp hair before blow drying) didn’t make my hair look oily.

Just left me with a glossy finish that scored me a lot of compliments.

My hair has also never felt softer, so if summer has made your strands feel brittle and straw-like - this hair oil will be your new best friend.

One of many VIRTUE Healing Oil reviews:

"I am not sure what sort of black magic and witchcraft virtue summoned up for this product but wow they did a good job. I used four tiny drops the first time, barely anything. I blow dried my hair as usual. MAGIC. It was so soft. Naturally I tried it several more times and made sure to change out my other products for proper testing of the oil, I had to make sure there could be no mistakes. ITS THE OIL. The tiniest amount somehow makes the softest hair on earth after a blow dry, which for my platinum bleached and severely damaged hair is a straight up MIRACLE. Get yourself this witchcraft in a bottle. I purchased the full size before even getting halfway through the sample." - Ella.

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3. NAK Hair Replends Creme Leave-in Moisturiser.

What: NAK Hair Replends Creme Leave-in Moisturiser 150ml

Fast facts:

• A leave-in moisturiser that’s ideal for dry and damaged hair.

• Detangles, hydrates, protects and softens and works on both wet and dry hair.

• Has a lightweight, non-greasy formula.

• Infused with baobab seed extract, aloe vera, coconut oil and rice protein.

• Aiming to add long-lasting hydration, tame frizz and flyaways.

• Can be used daily and suits all hair types and textures.

Summer can be brutal to our strands, so an extra comforting and nourishing treatment like this one can make a world of difference, and the best part? It’s a leave-in.

You don't have to hop back in the shower to rinse it out.

Overdoing it with the hot tools? Chuck this one in your bag.

Super easy to use, simply warm some of this creamy hair treatment in your hands and distribute through your lengths and ends.

NAK Hair Replends Creme Leave-in Moisturiser reviews:

"It was extremely good, I have very curly hair and makes the frizz go away and I use it almost daily." - Peps.

"This leave-in treatment is a miracle, I use this once in a week and have noticed my dry hair now has shine and looking healthier than before." - Kelly.

'My hair was seriously damaged and dry after I bleached it and didn't look after it... but this, along with some other NAK products, really helped to moisturise my hair. This sinks in quickly and a little goes a long way, so it lasts ages!" - Tia.

4. Pureology Hydrate Shampoo.

What: Pureology Hydrate Shampoo

Fast facts:

• A concentrated moisture-giving and hydrating shampoo that won strip colour or the natural oils from your hair.

• Contains their exclusive AntiFadeComplex®  that helps with colour retention.

• Will leave you with silky-smooth tresses.

• Is enriched with soy, wheat and oat proteins that rebuild dry and damaged hair.

• Has an aromatherapy-inspired fragrance of ylang ylang, bergamot, anise and patchouli so hair smells dreamy AF when swishing around.

• Is 100% vegan and cruelty-free.

An AB office fave for excellent reason...

Firstly, $50 for a 266ml bottle is pretty damn good folks.

Besides the impressive ‘bang for your buck' and all the goodness packed inside, users of this popular shampoo love it because of its ability to hydrate dry and damaged hair particularly those with coloured hair.

So if summer has ravaged your hair and left it looking and feeling a little worse for wear add this to your shopping cart stat (don't forget to add the conditioner too, because - of course.)

Pureology Hydrate Shampoo reviews:

"I love this product, has a nice minty feel on the scalp but it's super hydrating. I have oily roots and dry ends so I find it difficult to find a product that hydrates but doesn't weigh my hair down... until I tried this product. I absolutely love it! I will be purchasing on a regular basis." - RhiRhi.

"I colour my hair blonde so the ends tend to be dry and my roots oily. I've been using this shampoo for months and love it. It cleans my hair well but leaves it feeling soft and hydrated afterwards. It has a strong fragrance but I like it so don't mind. A little goes a long way so even with my frequent washing and very thick hair it lasts me a long time. It's now my go-to shampoo. Highly recommend it." - Shari.

5. L'Oreal Professionnel Metal Detox Mask.

What: L'Oreal Professionnel Metal Detox Mask 250ml

Fast facts:

• A rich, protective treatment for coloured hair.

• Protects against hair breakage & colour fade*

• Has a rich, hydrating feel.

• Softens, smoothes and gives added shine.

• Helps maintain colour vibrancy.

If you want to know why your dry damaged hair needs this repairing mask in detail check out this Beauty IQ.

Otherwise here’s the quick 411: If you have coloured hair that’s in need of a treatment to strengthen and protect - this is the mask for you.

A great way to double down on hydration, after shampooing, pop this mask on for softer, shinier and more vibrant hair. Your summer haircare routine will thank you.

Particularly good of you have lightened your hair, or recently coloured it and want to maintain that healthy vibrancy before your next salon visit.

One of many L'Oreal Professionnel Metal Detox Mask reviews:

"I bleach my hair every 8 weeks (and have done for years) and I use heat tools at least a few times a week. So having said that, a conditioning treatment has to work pretty hard. This one did just that. The packaging is nice with a salon exclusive feel. It will look great on your bathroom shelf. The product itself has a nice scent. I would describe it as slightly masculine but certainly not overwhelming. It could be used by men or women. The conditioning mask is thick, rich and creamy. I left it on for only 5 minutes or so but you could leave it on longer. Easy to rinse out, it leaves my hair smooth and silky. I was really happy with the treatment mask and would absolutely recommend it to others and will continue to use it on my hair." - Allison.

6. Aveda Be Curly Curl Enhancing Lotion.

What: Aveda Be Curly Curl Enhancing Lotion 200ml

Fast facts:

• Helps define curls, tame frizz and add shine.

• Contains a wheat protein blend that expands when hair is wet & retracts when hair is dry to lock in curls or waves.

• Define curls up to 57%.

If dry, unhappy and frizzy curls during summer sound familiar to you, you might want to give this curl-enhancing product a whirl.

Aveda has always included curly-hair products as part of their portfolio and often one of the first places those with curls and waves often turn to.

Our beautiful curly and coily hair friends also tend to lose shine quick and this could just be the answer to revive shine and definition back into lacklustre hair!

Aveda Be Curly Curl Enhancing Lotion reviews:

"This is my new favourite curl enhancer. Keeps my curls bouncy and moisturised all day. Waiting for the restock to buy another one." - Mary.

"I've battled with hair creams for long curly/wavy texture. I've also never stuck to the one product - perhaps reason for my battle. After seeing this product all over curly girl pages I had to try it out. Love that it's a clean product and smells fantastic. I've now implemented it as part of my routine with the Denman brush, I've tried air drying and diffusing and both leave soft results. Still not completely decided on how much product i need but I'm balancing it as I go! This entire range seems lovely so I can't wait to get my hands on other products." - Yeliz.

Want more of the best haircare tips and recommendations? Check out these Beauty IQ articles:

• What’s the One Hair Product AB Staffers Can’t Live Without?

• Struggling to Volumise Your Fine Hair? Follow This AB Staffer’s Routine

• The Affordable Italian Hair Care Brand That Everyone In the World (Including Me) Loves