Hydration Heroes: Summer Solutions for Dry Lashes, Brows, and Hair

Why Your Lashes, Brows & Hair Need Extra Summer Care

It’s easy to overlook how vulnerable your lashes, brows, and hair become when temperatures rise. Each of these features is susceptible to damage from environmental stressors. Let’s explore what causes dry lashes, brows, and hair in the summer:

UV Rays
Just like your skin, your lashes, brows, and hair are affected by prolonged sun exposure. UV rays can damage your hair’s cuticle (its outer protective layer). The result? Faded color, split ends, and brittle strands – and yes, even your lashes and brows can suffer UV damage.

Dehydration
High temperatures can cause you to become dehydrated, which can leave your skin and hair looking and feeling thirsty as well.

Saltwater and Chlorine
Saltwater from the ocean and chlorine from pools can sap the natural moisture from your hair, lashes, and brows.

Dry Air
Indoor air conditioning draws moisture out of the air, which can leave your hair feeling dry. If you live in a climate with dry summers, the lack of humidity outdoors can have the same effect.

Hydration Heroes to Protect Your Lashes

To keep your lashes hydrated in summer, focus on nourishment, gentle cleansing, and protection.

Lash Serums
Look for lash serums formulated with conditioning and strengthening ingredients like peptides, biotin, lipids, and panthenol. These help to protect lashes from environmental stressors. Consistent use will result in lashes that are not only more beautiful, but also more resilient against summer damage. Try our award-winning RevitaLash® Advanced or RevitaLash® Advanced Sensitive.

Micellar Cleansers
Sweat, mascara, and sunscreen residue can build up around your eye area, leading to irritation and dryness. Swap harsh eye makeup remover for a micellar cleanser like our Micellar Water Lash Wash. Gentle yet effective, it removes makeup and residue. Plus, it won’t strip away the natural oils your lashes need.

Lash Mask
Twice weekly reparative lash treatments are a summer beauty hydration hack worth trying. Our nourishing Lash & Brow Masque delivers intense moisture in just one use – perfect after a day at the pool or beach. You can use it to help dry, damaged brows, too.

Tubing Mascara
Waterproof formulas are convenient for summer months but can dry out your lashes. Instead, maximize your lashes with a tubing mascara. Tubing mascaras resist smudging but are easy to remove with just warm water. This effortless removal process won’t leave your lashes dry and brittle. Choose a tubing mascara made with hydrating panthenol and peptides that protect against breakage – like our Length Define Tubing Mascara.

Hydration Heroes for Hair that Combat Summer Dryness

Dry, frizzy, or flat hair is one of the most common beauty concerns during summer. With the right tools, though, you can enjoy lush, healthy locks all season.

Thickening Shampoo
A summer-appropriate shampoo should cleanse without stripping, and ideally add volume. Look for sulfate detergent-free formulas like our Thickening Shampoo. It also has panthenol, which helps hair stay hydrated and improves shine.

Hydrating Conditioner
Opt for a conditioner that not only hydrates but also adds body. Our Thickening Conditioner is a perfect pick if you have fine or thinning hair. Like our shampoo, it also contains panthenol to boost hydration and shine. Plus, green tea and ginseng protect your hair and scalp from summer stressors with powerful antioxidants.

Volume Enhancer
Dried out hair is more brittle and prone to breakage – bad news if your hair is already on the thin side. Our Volume Enhancing Foam can help. This breakthrough formula boosts hair’s vitality with our exclusive BioPeptin Complex®. The technology conditions, strengthens, and softens hair while defending from breakage and brittleness.

Protective Styles and Accessories
Minimize direct sun exposure and reduce manipulation with protective hairstyles like braids, buns, or low ponytails.

• Pro tip: Use leave-in conditioner on your wet hair before braiding or twisting. This gives you extra protection. When outdoors, wear a hat or scarf to shield strands from drying UV rays.

Expert Tips to Maximize Your Hydration Routine

These practical summer beauty tips for healthy hair, lashes, and brows can take your results to the next level:

Hydrate from Within
No amount of topical care can replace internal hydration. Drink plenty of water and incorporate foods like cucumbers, watermelon, and strawberries – natural hydrators rich in vitamins and antioxidants.

Use Heat Protection
If you must use a blow dryer or hot tools, always apply a heat protectant spray or styler to your hair. This creates a barrier against damaging heat – whether it’s from tools or the summer sun.

Limit Heat Styling
Swap your curling iron for heatless curlers or for braids overnight. Air-drying is your best friend during summer.

Nighttime Care
Sleep on silk or satin pillowcases to reduce moisture loss and friction. You can use overnight hydrating masks for your hair and conditioning serums for your lashes and brows for a targeted treatment while you rest.

Shield from the Sun
Seek shade during the hottest part of the day to minimize UV damage to hair, lashes, and brows. Sunglasses and a hat are your best friends!