Summer is made for adventure. Whether you’re boarding a flight, packing up the car for a beach vacation, or spending weekends by the pool, your hair goes through a lot more than you may realize. Between dry airplane cabins, hotel water, chlorine, saltwater, intense sun, and coastal humidity, even the healthiest hair can end the season feeling dry, dull, tangled, or faded.
Summer is made for vacations, beach days, pool parties, and weekend getaways. But while you're making memories, your hair is working overtime.
Between airport travel, hotel water, chlorine, saltwater, UV rays, and heat styling before nights out, it's no surprise that so many people return home wondering why their hair suddenly feels dry, tangled, faded, or impossible to manage.
The good news? A little planning goes a long way.
At 40 Volume Salon, we believe healthy summer hair starts before your vacation—not after. That's exactly why we created two of our favorite July promotions: our Carry-On Hair Event and our Malibu Swimmers Bundle.
Whether you're headed to the beach, boarding a plane, or spending every afternoon by the pool, here's how to keep your hair looking just as good on the last day of vacation as it did on the first.
Why Summer Is So Hard on Your Hair
Summer exposes your hair to multiple stressors at the same time.
Chlorine
Chlorine strips away natural oils, leaving hair feeling dry and rough. If you have blonde, highlighted, gray, or lightened hair, chlorine can even contribute to unwanted green or dull tones.
Salt Water
A day at the beach may be relaxing, but saltwater pulls moisture from the hair shaft. The result? Frizz, tangles, dryness, and increased breakage.
UV Exposure
Just like your skin, your hair is affected by the sun. UV rays can fade color, weaken the hair's outer layer, and leave it looking dull.
Hard Water
Many hotels and vacation rentals have hard water that's full of minerals like calcium, copper, and magnesium. These minerals build up on the hair over time, making it feel coated, heavy, and difficult to style.
Heat & Humidity
Savannah summers are no joke. Add vacation humidity to the mix, and suddenly every hairstyle seems to lose the battle.
The Biggest Mistake People Make Before Vacation
Most people pack their favorite shampoo and conditioner and call it a day.
Unfortunately, that's usually not enough.
Travel exposes your hair to completely different conditions than it experiences at home. Your routine needs to be flexible enough to handle chlorine one day, ocean water the next, and humidity every day in between.
Packing a few targeted products can make all the difference.
Meet Our Carry-On Hair Promotion
This month, we're making it easier than ever to travel with healthy hair.
Purchase any 3 travel-size products (or one of our curated travel sets) and you'll receive a FREE travel pouch.
Purchase 5 travel-size products and you'll also be entered to win our Summer Travel Gift Basket.
Our travel section is designed so you can mix and match products based on your vacation—not just your hair type.
Heading to the beach? Build a moisture-focused routine.
Traveling overseas? Pack products that fight hard water and humidity.
Planning lots of pool days? Add products specifically designed to protect your color and remove buildup.
The best part? Every product is TSA-friendly and perfectly sized for your carry-on.
No more sacrificing healthy hair because your favorite products are too large to travel.
Don't Wait Until Your Hair Feels Damaged
One of the biggest misconceptions we hear is:
"I'll fix it when I get back."
By the time your hair feels rough, faded, or tangled, the damage has already started.
Preventative care always produces better results than trying to reverse damage afterward.
Keeping your hair hydrated and protected during your trip means you'll spend less time repairing it later.
Why We Love the Malibu Swimmers Collection
If your summer includes a swimming pool, lake, beach, or water park, the Malibu Swimmers Collection deserves a spot in your shower.
Unlike traditional shampoos, Malibu products are specifically formulated to remove chlorine, minerals, metals, and environmental buildup without stripping your hair.
That means cleaner, brighter, healthier-looking hair after every swim.
Our Malibu Swimmers Bundle is perfect for:
- Swimmers
- Beach lovers
- Families spending weekends at the pool
- Blondes
- Color-treated hair
- Extensions
- Anyone with hard water at home
Think of it as hitting the reset button after every swim.
Instead of allowing chlorine and minerals to build up over weeks or months, you're removing them before they become a problem.
Signs Your Hair Needs a Malibu Reset
Not sure if buildup is affecting your hair?
Here are a few common signs:
- Hair feels rough or sticky
- Blonde hair looks dull
- Color fades faster than expected
- Hair doesn't feel clean after washing
- Products stop working like they used to
- Hair tangles more easily
- Increased frizz
- Lack of shine
If several of these sound familiar, mineral buildup may be the culprit.
Summer Hair Tips From Our Stylists
Want your hair to stay healthy all season long? Start with these simple habits.
Wet your hair before swimming. Hair acts like a sponge. Saturating it with clean water first helps reduce how much chlorine or saltwater it absorbs.
Rinse immediately after swimming. Don't let chlorine or salt sit on your hair all day.
Use a leave-in conditioner. Extra hydration helps protect against dryness and tangles.
Wear a hat whenever possible. Your scalp and your hair both benefit from sun protection.
Travel with salon-quality products. Mini sizes make it easy to stay consistent, even while you're away.
Book a Malibu treatment after vacation. If you've spent several days in the pool or ocean, a professional Malibu treatment helps remove stubborn buildup and restore softness and shine.
Healthy Hair Starts Before the Vacation Ends
The best vacations leave you with amazing memories—not damaged hair.
Whether you're catching flights, lounging poolside, exploring a new city, or spending weekends on the Georgia coast, your hair deserves the same attention as the rest of your travel essentials.
Our July promotions were designed to make summer hair care simple.
Build your perfect travel routine with our Carry-On Hair promotion, then protect your hair all season long with our Malibu Swimmers Bundle.
Your future self—and your hair—will thank you.
Visit 40 Volume Salon This July
Stop by either of our salon locations to shop our travel-sized favorites, build your own custom carry-on routine, or ask one of our stylists which products are best for your summer plans.
Whether you're headed across the world or just spending weekends at the neighborhood pool, we'll help you create a routine that keeps your hair healthy, hydrated, and beautiful all season long.
Current July Promotions
• Buy any 3 travel-size products (or one curated travel set) and receive a FREE travel pouch.
• Buy 5 travel-size products and you'll be entered to win our Summer Travel Gift Basket.
• Shop our Malibu Swimmers Bundle to help remove chlorine, hard water minerals, and summer buildup while keeping your hair looking its best.
Summer adventures are unforgettable. Your hair can be, too.