Survive the heat in style with climate-conscious hair care
As summer is around the corner, Dubai’s heat, humidity, and glare of the sun all take their toll. And while you’re trying to keep cool and stay radiant, your hair is doing its best to cope.
At Pastels Salon, we fully understand that haircare during summer is about protection, nourishment, and mindful choices. The good news? With the right routines, you can keep your hair healthy, hydrated, and effortlessly beautiful, all while showing care for the Earth.
In this blog, we’ll walk you through how to protect your hair from heat, UV, and pollution, and how to make eco-conscious choices that are as kind to the planet as they are to your hair.
Why summer challenges your hair
Summer can feel like a test for your hair. Between intense sun exposure, saltwater or chlorine, and the dryness caused by indoor air conditioning, your strands can quickly look and feel tired. You might notice:
Fading colour and dullness
Frizz and split ends
Dry, itchy scalp
Lack of volume or oiliness
These changes are regular, but they’re not irreversible.
A softer way to care
Let’s make summer hair care feel lighter, kinder, and more intentional. Here’s how:
1. Start with scalp health
Your scalp is your foundation. In hot months, sweat, sunscreen residue, and dust can clog your pores and throw off your natural balance.
Use a gentle, plant-based scalp scrub or exfoliating shampoo once a week to refresh your scalp without stripping it. Our stylists at Pastels can help you choose clean beauty products that detox naturally.
2. Lock in moisture
Dry air and UV rays pull moisture from your hair, especially if it’s coloured or chemically treated.
Choosing a deep moisture mask or a salon-grade bonding treatment can help repair and replenish your hair. At our beauty salon in Dubai, we use hydrating formulas that are biodegradable, cruelty-free, and beautifully effective.
3. Make a style shift
Summer’s the perfect time to simplify. Skip heavy styling tools and embrace natural texture, soft waves, or cool braids that protect your hair from breakage.
Try air-drying with a lightweight serum made with botanical oils, or ask our team for a low-maintenance cut that flatters your face and survives the heat.
4. Protect your colour
Sun exposure can quickly fade your hair's colour, especially delicate hues like blondes, pastels, and vivid tones.
One climate-conscious trick is to use colour-protectant sprays with built-in UV filters. We love formulas that are free from synthetic dyes, packaged in recyclable materials, and gentle on both your hair and the ocean.
5. Eco-friendly hair care that delivers
Sustainable beauty isn’t a compromise; it’s a choice to love your hair and your planet equally.
Here’s how to start:
Choose refillable shampoo and conditioner bottles
Use cold water rinses to save energy and protect hair cuticles
Recycle your empty product containers properly
Support salons that follow eco-friendly practices
At Pastels, we’ve committed to using cleaner, more sustainable products and reducing salon waste because your glow shouldn’t cost the planet.
Summer, softly
There’s something beautiful about keeping your hair care gentle in the summer. Light textures, cooler routines, and natural shine; it’s deeper than appearance alone. It’s about how you feel in your skin, your city, and your world.
Let your summer hair speak of softness, health, and conscious care.
Visit Pastels this summer
Whether you’re looking for a cool hair ritual, an eco-conscious colour refresh, or a cut made for heat, our stylists are ready to help you shine sustainably.
Book your appointment at pastels-salon.com
And follow the season’s inspiration on Instagram: @pastelssalon
