Your Ultimate Summer Curl Routine

jennewithatwist
Jul 12
2 min read

Summer is here, and your curls are feeling it. Between heat, humidity, UV rays, and dips in the lake or pool, your hair goes through a lot. The key to thriving summer curls? A consistent routine that hydrates, protects, and refreshes without weighing you down.

Here’s a simple, effective summer curl care routine that works—and keeps your curls poppin’ all season long. 🌞💦

☀️ STEP 1: Cleanse with Intention

Start with a detox or gentle cleanser 1–2 times a week. Sweat, sunscreen, and minerals from water exposure can quickly build up on your scalp and curls. In summer, it’s important to clarify without stripping your hair.

🧴 Use: A sulfate-free detox shampoo like Malibu Un Do Goo or Innersense Organic Detox Mask.

Bonus tip: Detox after any lake or pool day to remove chlorine, sunscreen, and mineral buildup.

💧 STEP 2: Layer in Hydration

Hydrate your curls from the inside out—and outside in. Summer air = dry curls. To combat it, add moisture at every step.

Leave-In Conditioner after your wash (try Innersense Sweet Spirit)
Curl Cream or Lightweight Gel to define and hold
Water-based refresh sprays for touch-ups between wash days

Think: drink water, mist curls, repeat.

🧖‍♀️ STEP 3: Deep Condition Weekly

Your curls need a hydration reset, especially after exposure to the sun and water.

🧴 Use: A rich, moisturizing hair mask once a week

Apply in the shower and let it soak in while you shave or relax. Even better? Add steam or use a thermal cap to help it penetrate deeper.

🧢 STEP 4: Protect From the Sun

Just like your skin, your curls need SPF love, too. Sun damage can dry, fade, and weaken your hair.

Wear a hat (especially one with a satin lining or a ponytail hole!)
Use a UV protectant spray made for hair
Apply sunscreen to your hairline and scalp

Protective styles like buns or braids can help too.

🔄 STEP 5: Refresh Smart Between Wash Days

Don’t feel like doing a full wash? You don’t need to!

Here’s how to bring curls back to life:

Lightly mist with water or refresh spray
Scrunch in a small amount of leave-in or curl cream
Smooth frizz or reshape curls with your fingers

No overloading products. Just revive and go.

🌀 STEP 6: Know When to Let Go

Some days, the humidity wins. And that’s okay. Embrace the big hair, wear a cute scarf, or throw it in a high puff. Summer curl care isn’t about perfection—it’s about healthy, happy curls that can handle anything the season throws at them.

✨ Final Thoughts:

Your summer curls don’t need to be a struggle. With a simple, moisture-rich routine and a few smart habits, you can enjoy the sun and your strands. Hydrate. Protect. Refresh. Repeat. 💁‍♀️🌊